John J. Ballentine (politician)
John J. Ballentine | |
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Ballentine in 1946 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1954–1955 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Ballentine April 2, 1927 Didsbury, Manchester, England |
| Died | April 27, 2006 (aged 79) Dover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University University of Minnesota |
John Joseph Ballentine (April 2, 1927 – April 27, 2006) was an English-American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1954 to 1955.
Life and career
Ballentine was born in Didsbury, Manchester, the son of Joseph Ballentine and Winifred Knight. At an early age, he emigrated to the United States with his parents, settling in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.[1] He served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge,[2] he attended Syracuse University, earning his AB degree in journalism. He also attended the University of Minnesota, earning his MA degree in political science.[1]
Ballentine served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1954 to 1955.[3]
Death
Ballentine died on April 27, 2006, at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, New Hampshire, at the age of 79.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "John Ballentine". Foster's Daily Democrat. April 29, 2006. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "John Joseph Ballentine". U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947. Retrieved June 7, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ The Laws of the State of New-Hampshire, Secretary of State of the State of New Hampshire, 1955