Herbert Henry Ball
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Herbert Henry Ball was a Canadian politician and journalist.
On October 24, 1885, he married Mary Ann Martin in Bristol
, Somerset, England. In 1886, Ball and his wife emigrated to Canada, settling north of Toronto
in an area then known as Davisville
. In the mid-1890s, he began to work as a journalist for the Toronto World newspaper, and remained with the paper until it terminated operation in 1921. During that time, he rose through its ranks to become financial editor.
In 1915, Ball was elected as an Alderman for the city of Toronto, a position he held until 1919. In the 1926 Ontario General Election, he ran and was elected as a Conservative in the Eglinton
riding of Toronto. He served until 1929, in the 17th Legislative Assembly of Ontario
as led by George Howard Ferguson.
On January 29, 1930, it was announced that Ball had been nominated to the position of King's Printer, effective February 1, 1930. He held this position until he was terminated by the Liberal government of Mitchell Hepburn
. He was relieved of his duties on August 31, 1934.
Ball maintained a home at 1817 Yonge Street
. He and his wife were the parents of six children: Edith Elizabeth (Mrs. Frank Stocker); Ernest George Henry; Herbert Eldridge; Winnifred Mildred (Mrs. Cecil H. Knowlton); Hilda Marion (Mrs. Oliver W. Elmore); and Colston Robert Ball. Ball died in Toronto on February 26, 1943. He is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto
.
On October 24, 1885, he married Mary Ann Martin in Bristol
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
, Somerset, England. In 1886, Ball and his wife emigrated to Canada, settling north of Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
in an area then known as Davisville
Davisville
Davisville may refer to:* Davisville , subway stop in Toronto, Ontario Canada* Davisville, former name of Davis, California* Davisville, Missouri, unincorporated community in Missouri, United States* Davisville, Rhode Island, former home of the U.S...
. In the mid-1890s, he began to work as a journalist for the Toronto World newspaper, and remained with the paper until it terminated operation in 1921. During that time, he rose through its ranks to become financial editor.
In 1915, Ball was elected as an Alderman for the city of Toronto, a position he held until 1919. In the 1926 Ontario General Election, he ran and was elected as a Conservative in the Eglinton
Eglinton (provincial electoral district)
Eglinton was a provincial electoral district located in Toronto, Ontario. From 1926 until 1999 it elected members to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. At its abolishment in 1999 it consisted of the neighbourhoods of Davisville and Lawrence Park in the north end of the old city of Toronto. It was...
riding of Toronto. He served until 1929, in the 17th Legislative Assembly of Ontario
17th Legislative Assembly of Ontario
The 17th Legislative Assembly of Ontario was in session from December 1, 1926 until September 17, 1929, just prior to the 1929 general election. The majority party was the Ontario Conservative Party led by George Howard Ferguson.- References :*...
as led by George Howard Ferguson.
On January 29, 1930, it was announced that Ball had been nominated to the position of King's Printer, effective February 1, 1930. He held this position until he was terminated by the Liberal government of Mitchell Hepburn
Mitchell Hepburn
Mitchell Frederick Hepburn was the 11th Premier of Ontario, Canada, from 1934 to 1942. He was the youngest Premier in Ontario history, appointed at age 37....
. He was relieved of his duties on August 31, 1934.
Ball maintained a home at 1817 Yonge Street
Yonge Street
Yonge Street is a major arterial route connecting the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto to Lake Simcoe, a gateway to the Upper Great Lakes. It was formerly listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest street in the world at , and the construction of Yonge Street is designated an "Event of...
. He and his wife were the parents of six children: Edith Elizabeth (Mrs. Frank Stocker); Ernest George Henry; Herbert Eldridge; Winnifred Mildred (Mrs. Cecil H. Knowlton); Hilda Marion (Mrs. Oliver W. Elmore); and Colston Robert Ball. Ball died in Toronto on February 26, 1943. He is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto
Mount Pleasant Cemetery is a cemetery located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.In the early 19th century, the only authorized cemeteries within the city of Toronto were limited to the members of either the Roman Catholic Church or the Church of England...
.