About William Pitt Ballinger
William Pitt Ballinger (September 25, 1825 – January 20, 1888) was an American politician and lawyer. 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. == Early life == Ballinger was born in Barbourville, Kentucky, on September 25, 1825. He was the eldest child of James Franklin Ballinger and Olivia Adams, who named him for William Pitt. His mother died after giving birth to two daughters and another son, all of whom were raised by James. Ballinger's early education was informal. It included homeschooling by his father, attending presentations at the county courthouse, and reading books from his father's classical library. In 1840, Ballinger was invited to attend a recently opened Jesuit school in Bardstown, Kentucky, St.
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