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 by	Henry Horton Miller
Succeeded by	riding abolished
Member of Parliament for Grey Southeast
In office 1917–1921
Preceded by	first member
Succeeded by	Agnes MacPhail

Personal details
Born	January 15, 1857 Allan Park, Canada West
Died	February 26, 1928(1928-02-26) (aged 71)
Political party	Conservative
Profession	accountant, 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.

v t e 1908 Canadian federal election: Grey South
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Liberal	Henry Horton Miller	2,267
	Conservative	Robert James Ball	2,180

v t e 1911 Canadian federal election: Grey South
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Conservative	Robert James Ball	2,139
	Liberal	Henry Horton Miller	2,091

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