Background
Hengst, James Mccleery was born on March 29, 1884 in Lancaster, Ohio, United States. Son of Lewis William and Lizzie Jeannette (McCleery) Hengst.
Hengst, James Mccleery was born on March 29, 1884 in Lancaster, Ohio, United States. Son of Lewis William and Lizzie Jeannette (McCleery) Hengst.
Bachelor of Arts, Ohio State University, 1904, Bachelor of Laws, 1907.
Teacher high school, Lancaster, O., 1904-1905. Admitted to Ohio bar, 1907 and since practiced in Columbus. Assistant United State Attorneys, 1915-1918.
General counsel Ohio Bankers Association since 1918.
Member American, Ohio State (president 1949-1950) and Columbus (president 1946-1948) bar associations. Mason.; Club: University (Columbus).
Married Mary Louise Shepherd, June 27, 1917 (died June 14, 1945).; married second Elder Potvin Barry, February 7, 1948. Children: Donald Shepherd, Jean Frances (Mistress Mark W. Smith).