Background
Hargrove, James Ward was born on October 31, 1922 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Reginald H. and Hallie (Ward) Hargrove.
Hargrove, James Ward was born on October 31, 1922 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Reginald H. and Hallie (Ward) Hargrove.
Graduate, Sewanee Military Academy, 1939. Bachelor, Rice University, 1943.
Secretary, treasurer, Caddo Abstract Company, 1946-1947;
with, Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, 1947-1969;
senior vice president, Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation, 1967-1969;
assistant postmaster general finance and administration, United States Postal Service, Washington, 1969-1971;
senior assistant postmaster general support, United States Postal Service, 1971-1972;
finance consultant, Houston, 1972-1976;
United States ambassador, Australia, 1976-1977;
chairman, Vaughan, Nelson & Hargrove, Inc. (investment counselors), 1977-1983. Governor-adviser Rice U.
Chairman Entrix Inc., since 1989.
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Marion Elizabeth Smith, August 25, 1942. Children: James W., Florence, Thomas M., William H.