Timothy H. Ball
Timothy H. Ball | |
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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
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- William Bartram
- Cyrus Byington
- Horatio B. Cushman
- Angie Debo
- Henry S. Halbert
- Gideon Lincecum
- John R. Swanton