JOHN WHITE KIMBALL

Kimball, John White (b. 1828) — also known as John W. Kimball — of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Mass. Born in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Mass., February 27, 1828. Son of Alpheus Kimball and Harriet (Stone) Kimball; married, July 15, 1851, to Almira Melissa Lesure. Republican. General in the Union Army during the Civil War; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1864-65, 1872, 1888-91; postmaster; Massachusetts state auditor, 1892-1900. Member, Grand Army of the Republic; Loyal Legion.
Spouse: Almira Melissa Lesure b. abt 1831 Rhode Island
Children:
Mary [Emma] Elizabeth Kimball b. abt 1855 Massachusetts
Edward Kimball b. abt 1858 Massachusetts
Josephine W. Kimball b. abt 1876 Massachusetts

Sources:
United States Federal Census
The Political Graveyard
Submitted by Deborah Crowell