De Mille, James, 1833-1880
Variant namesAuthor and educator James De Mille is thought to have been born on 23 August 1833 in Saint John, New Brunswick (some reference sources state 1836). He was the third child born to Loyalists Nathan Smith DeMill, a late convert to the Baptist faith, and Elizabeth Budd. De Mille was educated at the Saint John Grammar School before leaving to attend Horton Academy and Acadia College in Wolfville. Following his Acadia graduation in 1849 De Mille toured Europe and Britain with his brother Elisha from 1850-1851. He then undertook graduate work at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he received a Master of Arts in 1854. In 1858 he married Elizabeth Ann Pryor, the daughter of Dr. John Pryor, Acadia College's first president.
From the description of James De Mille fonds. 1834-1942. (Dalhousie University, Killam Memorial Library). WorldCat record id: 437571685
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| creatorOf | De Mille, James. James De Mille fonds. | Dalhousie University, Killam Memorial Library, Dalhousie University Library | |
| creatorOf | Cobb, Sylvanus, 1823-1887. 56 stories. | Colby College, Miller Library |
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Birth 1833-08-23
Death 1880-01-28
Canadians
English
