David W. Ballard Politician

David Wesley Ballard (February 21, 1824 – September 18, 1883) was governor of Idaho Territory from 1866 to 1870. Unlike many territorial governors of the Reconstruction Era, Ballard physically resided in his jurisdiction during his tenure. A physician by trade, Ballard actively practiced medicine in Boise throughout his tenure as territorial governor.

Personal facts

David W. Ballard
Birth dateFebruary 21, 1824
Birth place
Marion County Indiana
Date of deathSeptember 08, 1875
Place of death
Lebanon Oregon , Oregon

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