Thomas Ballard
Colonel Thomas Ballard | |
|---|---|
| 19th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
| In office 1680–1682 | |
| Preceded by | Mathew Kemp |
| Succeeded by | Edward Hill, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1630 |
| Died | March 24, 1689
(burial date) |
| Resting place | Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Thomas (1650–78) Alice Hilliard |
| Children | Per Wikipedia article, thirteen children, 12 surviving. |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Awards | founder of Yorktown |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Rank | Colonel |
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Colonel Thomas Ballard (1630/31 – March 24, 1689/90) was a landowner and politician in the Colony of Virginia. He played a role in Bacon's Rebellion. He served on the Governor's Council 1670–79 and was Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses 1680–82.