William Ball (Michigan politician)

William Ball (April 7, 1830 – August 28, 1902) was an American politician. From 1865 to 1868, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the Livingston County 1st district. He served another term in the state House from 1881 to 1882, where he represented the Livingston County district. During this term, he served as speaker pro tempore. From 1889 to 1890, Ball was served in the Michigan Senate.[1] As president pro tempore of the state Senate, Upon the death of Lieutenant Governor James H. MacDonald in 1889, Ball served president of the Senate and as acting lieutenant governor.[2][3] He died at age 72 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[4]

William Ball
25th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
In office
January 19, 1889 – January 1, 1891
GovernorCyrus G. Luce
Preceded byJames H. MacDonald
Succeeded byJohn Strong
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 13th district
In office
1889–1890
Preceded byWilliam A. Atwood
Succeeded byJohn R. Benson
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Livingston County district
In office
1881–1882
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Livingston County 1st district
In office
1865–1868
Personal details
Born(1830-04-07)April 7, 1830
Cayuga County, New York
DiedAugust 28, 1902(1902-08-28) (aged 72)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Political partyRepublican

References
  1. "Legislator Details - William Ball". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  2. "Legislative Manual of the State of Michigan, for the Year". 1881. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  3. Men of Progress: Embracing Biographical Sketches of Representative Michigan Men. Evening news association. 1900. p. 350. Retrieved 2018-05-22 – via Internet Archive.
  4. "Death Came Yesterday". Detroit Free Press. August 29, 1902. p. 2. Retrieved April 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.


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