Robert Ball (mayor)

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Robert Ball (died 25 January 1635) was Mayor of Dublin from 1609 to 1610.[1]

Robert Ball was one of the four children born to Walter Ball and Eleanor Ussher. He came from two influential families that had already produced several mayors and councillors.

In his first marriage, he was married to Jenet Ussher (died 1620), daughter of the Anglican bishop Henry Ussher and a third cousin. He later married Margaret Barry.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "History of the Office". Dublin City Council. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Obit: Ball, Robert January 25, 1635". Ireland Genealogy Project Archives. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
Civic offices
Preceded by Mayor of Dublin
1609–1610
Succeeded by
Richard Barrye