Summary
Thomas Raymond Ball (February 12, 1896 – June 16, 1943) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.
Thomas Raymond Ball | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Fitzgerald |
| Succeeded by | William J. Fitzgerald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1896 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 1943 (aged 47) Old Lyme, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Resting place | Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | 7th New York Infantry Fortieth United States Engineers |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Early life edit
Born in New York City, Ball attended the public schools, Anglo-Saxon School, Paris, France, Heathcote School, Harrison, New York, and the Art Students League, New York City. He engaged as a designer in 1916.[1]
World War I edit
During the First World War, he served in the Depot Battalion, Seventh New York Infantry (in 1917) and overseas with the Camouflage Section, Fortieth United States Engineers (from 1918 to 1919).[1][which?] After the war, he relocated to Old Lyme, Connecticut, and engaged in architectural pursuits.[1]
Political career edit
Ball served as member of the board of education, and as served as selectman of Old Lyme, Connecticut, from 1926 to 1938.[1] He also served in the State house of representatives from 1927 to 1937.[1]
Ball was elected as a Republican to the Seventy-sixth Congress (January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941).[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1940 to the Seventy-seventh Congress, after which he resumed his former pursuits at Old Lyme.[1]
Death edit
Ball died in Old Lyme on June 16, 1943, and was interred in the Duck River Cemetery.[2]
References edit
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress