Thomas R. Ball

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	(1896-02-12)February 12, 1896 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	June 16, 1943(1943-06-16) (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

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.

World War I

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). After the war, he relocated to Old Lyme, Connecticut, and engaged in architectural pursuits.

Political career

Ball's former residence in Washington, D.C.

Ball served as member of the board of education, and as served as selectman of Old Lyme, Connecticut, from 1926 to 1938. He also served in the State house of representatives from 1927 to 1937.

Ball was elected as a Republican to the Seventy-sixth Congress (January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1940 to the Seventy-seventh Congress, after which he resumed his former pursuits at Old Lyme.

Death

Ball died in Old Lyme on June 16, 1943, and was interred in the Duck River Cemetery.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress