William Ball (politician)

William Ball (born April 3, 1830 in New York - †  August 28, 1902 ) was an American politician . Between 1889 and 1891 he was acting lieutenant governor of the state of Michigan .

Career

William Ball attended Albion College and then studied at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor . He then worked as a teacher in Michigan for ten years. He also acquired larger lands that he cultivated. He became a member and a director of the Agricultural Society of Michigan . He also served as a director of the Central Michigan Agricultural Association and president of the Michigan Live Stock Association . He was also a member or director of various other agricultural organizations in his homeland.

Politically, Ball was initially a member of the Whig Party . After its dissolution, he joined the then new Republican Party . In 1872 he became a school councilor in his home district. He was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1864 to 1868 and in 1880 . Then he was elected to the State Senate. In 1889 he was President Pro Tempore its chairman. Upon the death of Lieutenant Governor James H. MacDonald , Ball was named acting Lieutenant Governor of Michigan as President Pro Tempore of the State Senate. He held this office between 1889 and 1891. He was deputy governor and official chairman of the Senate. In 1890 he ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives . He died on August 28, 1902. He had three children with his wife, Catherine Powers Ball.

Web links

• William Ball in the database of Find a Grave (English)