Background
Hambleton, Chalkley Jay was born on June 22, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Chalkley Jay and Elizabeth (McMurray) Hambleton.
Hambleton, Chalkley Jay was born on June 22, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Chalkley Jay and Elizabeth (McMurray) Hambleton.
Student, Princeton, 1933. Bachelor of Arts Chicago, 1934.
With Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago, 1935-1977, vice president, 1960-1965, senior vice president, 1965-1971, secretary, 1962-1971, head trust department, 1963-1971, president, 1971-1976, vice chairman board, 1976-1977, retired, 1977.
Trustee Orchestral Association Chicago, since 1963, treasurer, 1967-1972. Trustee Berkshire School, Sheffield, Massachusetts, 1968-1972, Old Peoples Home, City of Chicago, since 1955. Alternate member trustees committee Chicago Community Trust, 1963-1977.
Board directors Association House Chicago, 1936-1966, president, 1949. Board directors Welfare Council Metropolitan Chicago, 1954-1966, treasurer, 1961-1966. Governing member Glenwood School for Boys, 1966-1977.
Trustee Latin School, Chicago, 1961-1970, president, 1967-1970. Board directors Mid-American chapter, American Red Cross, since 1972. Trustee Newberry Library, since 1974, chairman, 1979-1982.
Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Bankers Association (executive committee trust division 1969-1972, vice president, president trust division 1973-1974), Illinois Bankers Association (president trust division 1968-1969), Corporation Fiduciaries Association Illinois (president 1967-1968, executive committee 1963-1972), Shedd Aquarium Society (treasurer 1966-1977) Clubs: Commercial (Chicago), University (Chicago), Casino (Chicago), Commonwealth (Chicago) (treasurer, director 1971-1977), Tavern (Chicago).
Married Betty Moore Davis, February 16, 1952. Children– Chalkley Jay, Douglas McMurray.