James Rockwell

James Rockwell
Rockwell in 1924
Personal details
Born
James Chapman Rockwell

(1881-10-04)October 4, 1881
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 30, 1962(1962-07-30) (aged 80)
California, U.S.
Spouse(s)Dorothy Shepard
Ann Hanlon Rockwell
ChildrenWilliam S. Rockwell
Patricia J. Rockwell
James C. Rockwell, Jr.
Parent(s)William Brewer Rockwell (father)
Clara Louise Chapman (mother)
Alma materCornell University
ProfessionBusinessman
Known forPresident of Meralco
Founder of Manila Yacht Club
Director of American Chamber of Commerce in Manila
NicknameJim

James C. Rockwell (October 4, 1881- July 30, 1962) was an American businessman. He was President of the Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (Meralco), Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Manila, Charter member and President of the Rotary Club of Manila, and Founder and Commodore of the Manila Yacht Club. Rockwell Center is named after him.