David W. Ballard | |
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| 3rd Governor of Idaho Territory | |
| In office 1866–1870 | |
| Preceded by | Caleb Lyon |
| Succeeded by | Thomas M. Bowen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 21, 1824 Bridgeport, Indianapolis, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1883 (aged 59) Lebanon, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD) |
David Wesley[citation needed] Ballard (February 21, 1824 – September 18, 1883) was an American politician and physician who served as the third governor of Idaho Territory from 1866 to 1870. Unlike many territorial governors of the Reconstruction Era, Ballard resided in his jurisdiction during his tenure.[1] A physician by trade, Ballard actively practiced medicine in Boise throughout his tenure as territorial governor.
- ^ Confederate Idaho and the '... most puerile happening that was ever enacted in the history of the Territory' (accessed 21 October 2013)