George Washington Ball
American legislator and public servant
Born
June 7th, 1847
178 years ago
Died
1915
110 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served in the Iowa House of Representatives
Played a role in local legislation and community development
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