Background
Connally, John Bowden was born on February 27, 1917 in Floresville, Texas, United States. Son of John Bowden and Lela (Wright) Connally.
Connally, John Bowden was born on February 27, 1917 in Floresville, Texas, United States. Son of John Bowden and Lela (Wright) Connally.
Bachelor's, University Texas. Bachelor of Laws, University Texas.
Served in United States Navy 1941-1946. Former exec, in oil, oilfield services, radio and television, carbon, ranches, insurance, New York Central Railroad. Secretary of the Navy January-November 1961.
Government of Texas 1963-1969. Senior Partner, Vinson, Elkins, Houston (law firm) 1969-1970, 1972-1985. Secretary of the Treasury 1971-1972.
Director The Coastal Corporation, The Patten Corporation, Kaiser Tech, Methodist Hospital, Houston. Special Counsel: Board of directors and Executive Committee, American General Cos., Houston. Former Director First City Bank Corporation of Texas, Falconbridge Nickel Mines Ltd., First City National Bank of Floresville, Justin Industry, Doctor Pepper Company, Santa Gertrudis Breeders Institute, Continental Airlines Inc.
Filed for Bankruptcy 1987. Consultant, First City Bancorp 1989. Chairman Houston Chamber of Commerce since 1975.
Adviser to President June-July 1973. President Nixon, President Ford and President Reagan.
Trustee Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, from 1973. Board directors American Trauma Society, Methodist Hospital. Member of American Bar Association (advisory committee on law and national security), Houston Chamber of Commerce C., Conference Board, Houston Metropolitan Racquet (director).
Married Idanell Brill, December 21, 1940. Children: John Bowden III, Sharon, Mark.