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     Norman B. Showalter was born on 26 October 1928 at CA.^2,3 He was the son of Onslow R. Showalter and Marion Waterman.¹ Norman B. Showalter died on 20 August 1998 at age 69; SSDI lists last residence as Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.³

     Gladys J. (????) was born circa 1902 at MI.² She married George D. Skellenger, son of Daniel Dibble Skellenger and Helen (????), circa 1925.²
     As of circa 1925,her married name was Skellenger.²

     Thomas Blake married Mary Barnard.

     Mary Barnard married Thomas Blake.
     Her married name was Blake.¹

     Lowell Blake was born on 29 December 1839 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.¹ He was the son of James Blake and Polly Clapp.¹ Lowell Blake died on 30 November 1840.¹

     Louisa S. Bowen was born in March 1834 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Bowen and Harriet (????)¹ Louisa S. Bowen married James Barnard Blake, son of James Blake and Polly Clapp, on 11 October 1855 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹
     As of 11 October 1855,her married name was Blake.¹

     George Bowen married Harriet (????)¹

     Harriet (????) married George Bowen.¹
     Her married name was Bowen.¹

     Mabel Blake was born on 15 May 1859 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of James Barnard Blake and Louisa S. Bowen.¹

     Louisa Blake was born on 22 April 1865 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of James Barnard Blake and Louisa S. Bowen.¹

     Lowell Everett Blake was born on 21 May 1862 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of James Barnard Blake and Louisa S. Bowen.¹

     Agnes Blake was born on 16 July 1868 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of James Barnard Blake and Louisa S. Bowen.¹

     Ellen Blake was born on 4 February 1870 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of James Barnard Blake and Louisa S. Bowen.¹

     Gamaliel Dake married Anna S. (????)

     Clifford Ashton Kimpton was born on 20 January 1890 at Donald, BC, Canada.¹ He was the son of Rufus Ashton Kimpton and Celina Marguerite Bahan.¹ Clifford Ashton Kimpton died on 22 August 1899 at Golden District, BC, Canada, at age 9.²

     Mary Isabel Lambert was born in April 1876 at ON, Canada.² She married Daniel Peter Kimpton, son of Marshall Kimpton and Meberra (????), on 28 June 1905 at Revelstoke, BC, Canada.¹ Mary Isabel Lambert died on 10 April 1945 at Revelstoke, BC, Canada.³
     As of 28 June 1905,her married name was Kimpton.¹

     Gwen Kimpton was born in April 1906 at BC, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Peter Kimpton and Mary Isabel Lambert.¹

     John Kimpton was born in July 1909 at BC, Canada.¹ He was the son of Daniel Peter Kimpton and Mary Isabel Lambert.¹

     Vaughan Lambert Kimpton was born in December 1910 at BC, Canada.¹ He was the son of Daniel Peter Kimpton and Mary Isabel Lambert.¹ Vaughan Lambert Kimpton died on 7 November 1978 at Golden, BC, Canada, at age 67.²

     Edward Ball was born circa 1640.^1,2 He married Mary George, daughter of Peter George and Mary Rowning, circa 1665.¹ Edward Ball died on 16 August 1714 at New Shoreham, Block Island, Washington Co., RI.³ He was buried at Old Cemetery, Block Island, Washington Co., RI.²
     "Edward Ball, the first settler of that surname who appears at Block Island."
     "The island had been purchased in 1660 for £400 by sixteen persons, many of whom became permanent settlers in 1661. Among these first settlers was Peter George, the future father-in-law of Edward Ball; and Mr. George received lots 8 and 9 with Simon Ray, in a division of lands in west part of the island, also lot 16 in north part of the island for his sole use. These grants may have decided Edward Ball as to his own location later. There was, perhaps, a white population of fifty persons when Edward Ball first came to the island, with an Indian population several times greater. The records are but meagre that relate to the early history of Block Island, but we find Edward Ball was a freeman there in 1678, and in 1689, when the French privateers made a descent upon the island, it is probable that he suffered from their plundering, as did his neighbors. In 1696 he and Simon Ray were chosen trustees for funds for a harbor. In 1700 the Rev. Samuel Niles was invited to the pastorate of the church at Block Island, and Edward Ball was appointed with Joshua Raymond and Simon Ray to lay out and appraise lands which were to be given Mr. Niles for a house lot. In 1702, June 8th, he was Deputy Warden, and held the office of 'Crowner' (i.e., Coroner). In 1704 he was sheriff."⁴
     Edward Ball was on a "Freeman" list in the town records in 1684 at New Shoreham, Block Island, Newport Co., RI.⁵ He left a will on 16 August 1714. Proved August 1714. "He mentioned his wife Mary, sons Peter, John and Edward, daughters Mary Hall, Elizabeth Hall, and Jane Dickens, and grand-daughter Patience Hall. His inventory showed a bull, 4 cows, 4 heifers, 3 steers, 2 calves, 20 sheep, 16 lambs, mare, colt, 8 hogs, etc.".⁶
     "Edward Ball appears to have been a fishing captain, and there can be little doubt that he is identical with the Edward Ball, aged about 30 years, who was fishing at the Isles of Shoales for Stephen Ford in 1660. In July 1661 he was before the Court at York, Maine, for living away from his wife, and he promised to bring her to Maine. He last occurs in the York records in 1667, when he was a creditor of William Scadlock (Libby's Gen. Dic. of Me. & N.H.) If the two men are identical, Mary George must have been a second wife. The Maine man undoubtedly was a fisherman from one of the coast towns of Devonshire or Cornwall."⁷

     Mary George was born on 7 September 1645 at Braintree, Norfolk Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Peter George and Mary Rowning. Mary George married Edward Ball circa 1665.² Mary George died after 1714.² She was buried at Old Cemetery, Block Island, Washington Co., RI.³
     Her married name was Ball.²

     Peter George married Mary Rowning circa 1642.¹ Peter George died in 1694 at Block Island, Washington Co., RI.¹

     Mary Rowning was baptized on 12 August 1613 at Hundon, England.¹ She married Peter George circa 1642.¹ Mary Rowning died in 1694 at Block Island, Washington Co., RI.¹
     As of circa 1642,her married name was George.¹ She left a will. Mentions granddaughter Sybil Ball.²

     Peter Ball was born circa 1682 at New Shoreham, Block Island, Washington Co., RI.¹ He was the son of Edward Ball and Mary George.² Peter Ball married Mary Harris, daughter of William Harris, on 30 June 1716 at New Shoreham, Block Island, Washington Co., RI.³ Peter Ball died after 1755.
     He was a large landholder and prominent in public affairs. He was Deputy to the General Assembly in 1734 and was appointed in 1735 with Captain Simon Ray to improve the £1200 allowed by the General Assembly to build a pier at Block Island or repair the old one. He deeded on May 20, 1755, to Robert Hull, and Thankful his wife (daughter to said Peter Ball), all his real estate and personal property, including household goods and negroes.²

     John Ball was born on 10 June 1687 at New Shoreham, Block Island, Washington Co., RI.¹ He was the son of Edward Ball and Mary George.² John Ball married Sarah Rathbun, daughter of William Rathbun and Sarah Rathbun, on 1 September 1710 at New Shoreham, Block Island, Washington Co., RI.³ John Ball married Sarah Dickens, daughter of Thomas Dickens and Sarah (????), on 2 December 1718 at New Shoreham, Block Island, Washington Co., RI.⁴ John Ball died in 1769.² His estate was probated on 13 April 1769 at Block Island, Washington Co., RI.⁵ He was buried at Old Cemetery, Block Island, Washington Co., RI.⁶
     He made a will on 9 October 1764 "Executor, son Edward Ball. He mentions his wife Sarah, son Edward; daughters Sarah Dodge, Priscilla Dunn, and Catherine Whaley; and grandchildren as follows: grandson Peter Ball, four children of daughter Priscilla Dunn, viz.: Jane Rose, Catharine Dodge, Samuel Dunn, Jr., and Ellis Dunn; and daughter Elizabeth's three daughters, viz.: Mary Wright, Sarah Dodge, and Elizabeth Dodge."⁵