Biography

Kimball was born on November 29, 1808 in Le Ray, New York

Le Ray, New York

Le Ray is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 21,782 at the 2010 census. The town is named for Jacques-Donatien Le Ray, from France.The Town of Le Ray is in the central part of the county and is east of Watertown....

, the fifth of twelve children born to Ruel and Hannah Kimball. He attended Union College

Union College

Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...

 and Andover Theological Seminary. Kimball had intended to become a clergyman, but health problems kept him from doing so. He would, however, marry the daughter of a clergyman when he married Sarah Weston, daughter of Rev. Isaiah Weston, in 1840. They would have six children. Kimball moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...

in 1847 before moving to Green Bay in 1849. He passed away in 1900. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living graduate of Union College.

Career

Kimball was Mayor in 1871 and 1873. He was also an alderman and a member of the school board, as well as Postmaster of Green Bay from 1877 to 1884.