Background
Barnhardt, James Harper was born on December 5, 1913 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of Thomas Marshall and Caroline (Harper) Barnhardt.
Textile manufacturing executive
Barnhardt, James Harper was born on December 5, 1913 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of Thomas Marshall and Caroline (Harper) Barnhardt.
Bachelor of Science in Textile Manufacturing, North Carolina State University, 1935; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Davidson College, 1990; HHD (honorary), Queen's College, 1991.
Chairman of board, Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1935.
Trustee Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, 1952-1988, Alexander Children's Center, Charlotte, 1955-1960, Queen's College, Charlotte, 1965-1980, Davidson (North Carolina) College, 1972-1985. First lieutenant United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Charlotte Rotary Club, Charlotte City Club, Charlotte Country Club, Capital City Club.
Married Eleanor Wilson Hayes, September 17, 1941. Children: James Harper Junior, Sadler H.