James Greer McGowen

James Greer McGowen (September 19, 1870 – December 26, 1940) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi from 1925 until his death in 1940.

Early life James Greer McGowen was born on September 19, 1870, in Nesbitt, DeSoto County, Mississippi. He was the son of James Greer McGowen and Mary (Dean) McGowen. After reading law, McGowen was admitted to the bar on August 11, 1893. and was thereafter twice reelected.

Personal life and death McGowen married Lucia Lamar Richmond, with whom he had two sons and one daughter. He died following a stroke at the age of 70.