Timothy H. Ball
Timothy Horton Ball (February 16, 1826 – November 8, 1913) was an American historian. He is known for writing "The Creek War of 1813 and 1814." The book is a well-known source for Choctaw and Creek Indian history. Personal life. Ball was born on February 16, 1826 in Massachusetts. He was a historian, missionary, and teacher. Ball came from a wealthy New England family and was able to receive a baccalaureate and master's degree from Franklin College. He later earned a divinity degree from Newton Theological Institution in 1863. Ball was a prolific writer. As a  historian, he made intricate notes with former settlers. Many of his books are hundreds of pages in length. His works can be found in the Library of Congress. Ball died on November 8, 1913, at Sheffield, Colbert, Indiana. He was buried in Clarke County, Alabama.