About William Ball
Lived 1830 – 1902 (aged 72). William Ball was an American politician.
William Ball (April 7, 1830 – August 28, 1902) was an American politician. From 1865 to 1868, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Livingston County 1st district. He served another term in the state House from 1881 to 1882, where he represented the Livingston County district. During this term, he served as speaker pro tempore. From 1889 to 1890, Ball was served in the Michigan Senate. As president pro tempore of the state Senate, Upon the death of Lieutenant Governor James H. MacDonald in 1889, Ball served president of the Senate and as acting lieutenant governor. He died at age 72 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Who was William Ball?
American politician (1830–1902)
When was William Ball born?
William Ball was born on 3 April 1830 in New York.
When did William Ball die?
William Ball died on 28 August 1902 in Ann Arbor.
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William Ball was a politician.
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William Ball was American.
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