Bland Ballard

Bland Ballard (September 4, 1819 – July 29, 1879) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kentucky.

Education and career Born on September 4, 1819, in Shelby County, Kentucky, Ballard received his basic education at Shelby College in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana. Ballard read law

Tenure on the court

Ballard quickly reorganized the court and insured that the federal court system in Kentucky would continue without disruption. The years immediately following the Civil War saw a great increase in cases filed in the district court from questions growing out of the war, especially the internal revenue law and bankruptcy law.

Other service

Tombstone of Bland Ballard in the Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to his duties as district judge, Ballard served as president of the Kentucky National Bank and the Cave Hill Cemetery Company and was active in various civic organizations.

Family

Ballard was the son of James and Susannah (Cox) Ballard and nephew of the Kentucky pioneer Bland Ballard. On December 16, 1846, Ballard married Miss Sarah McDowell. They had five children.