John Paul

Background

Paul, John was born on December 9, 1883 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Son of John and Katherine (Green) Paul.

Education

Graduate Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, 1903. Bachelor of Laws, University Virginia, 1906.

Career

Balharrie is said to have made his fortune in real estate. He was first elected to city council in 1918. As mayor, Balharrie welcomed Charles Lindbergh to the city after his solo transport-Atlantic flight.

After his term as mayor, he served as judge in the juvenile court.

He helped support a summer camp at Christie Lake for children from families with limited incomes. He died in Ottawa of a heart attack in 1952.

He is interred in Pinecrest Cemetery in Ottawa.

Achievements

• John Paul has been listed as a reputable judge. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as captain Field Artillery, United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Raven Society (University of Virginia), Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Phi, Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Frances Dannehower, October 14, 1914 (died 1919). Married second, Alice Kelly Taylor, June 24, 1939.

Father:

John Paul

Mother:

Katherine (Green) Paul

Spouse:

Alice Kelly Taylor

Spouse:

Frances Dannehower