Legislator Details
Byron D. Ball
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/19/1844
City: Rochester, NY
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Country: US
Death
Date: 2/4/1876
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Marital Information:
Married, 1854.
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: lawyer
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Commenced studying law, 1857; entered law school at the State University, 1859; graduated, 1861
Biographical Sketch:
Father, David Ball, came to Mich. in 1835 and founded city of Owosso. Moved to Grand Rapids with family, 1840. Machinist, 1851-1852. Half owned machinist shop, 1855-1857. Graduated with law degree from the State University, 1861.
Notable Facts:
Prosecuting Attorney of Kent County for nearly 4 years; Michigan Senator from Twenty-ninth District, 1871-72; Michigan Attorney General, 1873-74; resigned due to ill health, 1874. Amateur boxer. Republican.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Railroads
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 29
District Description: Kent County
Date Elected: 11/4/1870
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1871
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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