Thomas Ballard
Virginia landowner and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Colonel Thomas Ballard (1630/31 – March 24, 1689/90) was a prominent colonial Virginia landowner and politician who played a role in Bacon's Rebellion. He served on the Governor's Council 1670–79 and was Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses 1680–82.[1]
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Col. Thomas Ballard | |
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19th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
In office 1680–1682 | |
Preceded by | Mathew Kemp |
Succeeded by | Edward Hill, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | 1630 Kent, England |
Died | March 24, 1689
(burial date) Virginia |
Resting place | Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia |
Spouse(s) | Anne Thomas (1650–78) Alice Hilliard |
Children | Per Wikipedia article, thirteen children, 12 surviving. |
Residence | James City County, Virginia |
Profession | Lawyer |
Awards | founder of Yorktown |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Virginia militia |
Rank | Colonel |
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