Background
Aston, James William was born on October 6, 1911 in Farmersville, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Alexander and Jimmie Gertrude (Jackson) Aston.
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James William William ASTON
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Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1933.
Career
Apprentice city manager, City of Dallas, 1933-1934; assistant city manager, City of Dallas, 1934-1939; city manager, City of Dallas, 1939-1941; city manager, City of Bryan, Texas, 1939; vice president, Republic National Bank, Dallas, 1945-1955; executive vice president, Republic National Bank, Dallas, 1955-1957; president, Republic National Bank, Dallas, 1957-1961; president, chief Executive officer, Republic National Bank, Dallas, 1961-1965; chief Executive officer, Republic National Bank, Dallas, 1965-1977; Chairman of the Board dirs Executive Committee, Republic National Bank, Dallas, 1977-1987; consultant, Republic National Bank, Dallas, 1987-1995. Board directors Industrial Properties Corporation, Dallas. Retired chairman NationsBank, 1988-1995.
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Membership
Board of directors Hoblitzelle Foundation, Dallas, Trinity Improvement Association, Dallas. Chairman of the Board Southwestern Medical Foundation, Dallas, 1981-1988, chairman emeritus, 1988-1995. Ex-official director Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, Dallas.
Member Governor's Energy Advisory Council, 1973. Member of advisory committee Dallas Citizens Council. Member Dallas Clearing House Association, Texas Bankers Association (past president), Association Former Students Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U. (president 1961), Tau Beta Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma.
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Married Sarah Camilla Orth, June 29, 1935 (deceased March 1989). 1 child, James William Junior. Married Pat I. Harris, February 14, 1991.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1933
Career
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1939
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1945 - 1955