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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—ConnecticutThomas Raymond BALL
(1896-1943)
BALL, Thomas Raymond, a
Representative from Connecticut; born in New York City, February
12, 1896; attended the public schools, Anglo-Saxon School, Paris,
France, Heathcote School, Harrison, N.Y., and the Art Students
League, New York City; 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, 1918-1919; after the war located
in Old Lyme, Conn., and engaged in architectural pursuits; member
of the board of education 1926-1938, and also served as selectman
of Old Lyme, Conn.; served in the State house of representatives
1927-1937; elected as a Republican to the Seventy-sixth Congress
(January 3, 1939-January 3, 1941); unsuccessful candidate for
reelection in 1940 to the Seventy-seventh Congress; resumed his
former pursuits at Old Lyme, Conn.; died in Old Lyme, Conn., June
16, 1943; interment in Duck River Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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