Thomas Ballard

Col. Thomas Ballard
19th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses
In office
1680–1682
Preceded byMathew Kemp
Succeeded byEdward Hill, Jr.
Personal details
Born1630
Kent, England
DiedMarch 24, 1689 (burial date)
Virginia
Resting placeBruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia
Spouse(s)Anne Thomas (1650–78)
Alice Hilliard
ChildrenPer Wikipedia article, thirteen children, 12 surviving.
ResidenceJames City County, Virginia
ProfessionLawyer
Awardsfounder of Yorktown
Military service
Branch/serviceVirginia militia
RankColonel

Colonel Thomas Ballard (1630/31 – March 24, 1689/90) was a prominent colonial Virginia landowner and politician who 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.[1]

  1. ^ Kukla, pp. 74-77