William Pitt Ballinger
William Pitt Ballinger | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1825 Barbourville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 20, 1888 (aged 62) Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Harriet "Hally" Patrick Ballinger |
| Children | Betty Ballinger plus four others |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
William Pitt Ballinger (September 25, 1825 – January 20, 1888) was an American lawyer and statesman in Texas. He had a significant impact on the development of Texas realty and railroad law. He originally supported the Confederacy during the Civil War. Following the war, he was instrumental in the reconstruction in Texas, the emancipation of black slaves, and the industrial development of the South.