Timothy H. Ball

Timothy H. Ball
Born February 16, 1826
Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Died November 8, 1913
Crown Point, Indiana
Occupation Historian
Notable works The Creek War of 1813 and 1814
Spouse Martha Caroline Creighton

Timothy Horton Ball (February 16, 1826 – November 8, 1913) was an American historian. He is known for writing The Creek War of 1813 and 1814. The book is a well known source for Choctaw and Creek Indian history.

Personal life

Ball was born on February 16, 1826 in Massachusetts.[1] He was a historian, missionary, and teacher.[1] Ball came from a wealthy New England family and was able to receive a baccalaureate and master's degree from Franklin College.[1] He later earned a divinity degree from Newton Theological Institution in 1863.[1]

Ball was a prolific writer.[1] As a historian, he made intricate notes with former settlers.[1] Many of his books are hundreds of pages in length.[1] His works can be found in the Library of Congress.[1]

Ball died on November 8, 1913 at Crown Point, Indiana.[1] He was buried in Clarke County, Alabama.

Works

  • 1895. The Creek War of 1813 and 1814. Chicago, Illinois: Donohue & Henneberry; Montgomery, Alabama: White, Woodruff, & Fowler. Co-written with Henry S. Halbert.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Halbert, H.S.; Ball, T.H. (1895). "Editor's Introduction". The Creek War of 1813 and 1814. Donuhue & Henneberry; White, Woodruff, & Fowler. p. xiv-xv.
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