John Harris Harper

Background

Harper, John Harris was born on August 12, 1938 in Florence, Alabama, United States. Son of Harry Cleghorn and Mabel Harris Harper.

Education

Bachelor, Emory University, Atlanta, 1960; Bachelor of Laws, Emory University, 1962; Master of Divinity, Yale University, 1980.

Career

Administrative assistant to the United States congressman, Washington, 1963-1965; associate, Pritchard, McCall & Jones, Birmingham, Alabama, 1965-1968; assistant general counsel, Investment Bankers Association, Washington, 1968-1970; legislation counsel, Electric Utilities Association, Washington, 1970-1973; deputy assistant, secretary treasury, Department Treasury, Washington, 1973-1977; director legal training, United States Customs Svc., Glynco, Georgia, since 1980.

Achievements

• John Harris Harper has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Jefferson County Democratic Party, Birmingham, 1966-1968. Rector ChristEpiscopal Church, St. Mary's, Georgia, 1984-1988. Interim pastor Amelia Plantation Chapel, 1991-1992.

Captain United States Army, 1962-1970.

Connections

Married Margaret Munger McCall, December 5, 1964. Children: Fontaine Harper Pope, Mary-Margaret.

Father:

Harry Cleghorn

Mother:

Mabel Harris Harper

Spouse:

Margaret Munger McCall

child:

Fontaine Harper Pope Harper

child:

Mary-Margaret Harper