Col. 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 Kent, England |
| Died | March 24, 1689
(burial date) Virginia |
| Resting place | Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Thomas (1650–78) Alice Hilliard |
| Children | Per Wikipedia article, thirteen children, 12 surviving. |
| Residence | James City County, Virginia |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Awards | founder of Yorktown |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Rank | Colonel |
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]