Robert James Ball

Robert James Ball (January 15, 1857 – February 26, 1928) was a Canadian politician, accountant, life insurance agent and teacher. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1911 as a Member of the Conservative Party to represent the riding of Grey South after being defeated in 1908. He was re-elected in 1917 to Grey Southeast and joined the Unionist Party coalition on March 18, 1918. He was defeated in 1921 by Agnes MacPhail who thus became the first woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons.

Robert James Ball
Member of Parliament
for Grey South
In office
1911–1917
Preceded byHenry Horton Miller
Succeeded byriding abolished
Member of Parliament
for Grey Southeast
In office
1917–1921
Preceded byfirst member
Succeeded byAgnes MacPhail
Personal details
BornJanuary 15, 1857
Allan Park, Canada West
DiedFebruary 26, 1928(1928-02-26) (aged 71)
Political partyConservative
Professionaccountant, life insurance agent, teacher

Ball was born in Allan Park, Canada West. Prior to his federal political career, he was a town councillor in Hanover, Ontario for three years and reeve for two years.


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