Background
Ballengee, James McMorrow was born on January 10, 1923 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Lanty Ernest and Marie Vivian (McMorrow) Ballengee.
Ballengee, James McMorrow was born on January 10, 1923 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Lanty Ernest and Marie Vivian (McMorrow) Ballengee.
Bachelor of Arts, Morris Harvey College, 1946; honorary Doctor of Laws, Morris Harvey College, 1972; Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University, 1948.
Associate firm, Mohler, Peters & Snyder, Charleston, West Virginia, 1948-1953; associate firm, Dayton, Campbell & Love, Charleston, 1953-1957; associate counsel, Sears, Roebuck & Company, Philadelphia, 1957-1961; partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Philadelphia, 1962; counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Philadelphia, since 1986; president, chairman, Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1962-1976; president, chairman, Philadelphia Suburban Corporation, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1968-1981; president, chairman, Enterra Corporation, 1981-1986.
Board directors Bryn Mawr Hospital. Past president metropolitan board Philadelphia area Young Men’s Christian Association. Past president Fairmount Park Council for Historic Sites.
Past chairman Eastern Pennsylvania chapter Arthritis Foundation. Trustee Philadelphia Museum Art, Arthritis Foundation, George C. Marshall Foundation. Rector emeritus board trustees Washington and Lee University.
Vice president, treasurer Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. President Devon Horse Show Foundation Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1946, 50-52, Korea. Member American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, West Virginia Bar Association, Greater Philadelphia City of Chamber (board directors, past chairman), Order of Coif, Phi Beta Kappa.
Clubs: Philadelphia, Merion Golf.
Married Jo McIlhattan, June 7, 1947. Children: James M., Elizabeth Ann, Sarah Jo.