Thomas R. Ball

Thomas R. Ball

Thomas Raymond Ball (February 12, 1896 - June 16, 1943) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.

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. During the First World War 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 located in Old Lyme, Connecticut, and engaged in architectural pursuits.He served as member of the board of education 1926-1938, and also served as selectman of Old Lyme, Connecticut.He served in the State house of representatives 1927-1937.

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.He resumed his former pursuits at Old Lyme, Connecticut.He died in Old Lyme, Connecticut, June 16, 1943.He was interred in Duck River Cemetery.

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