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     Clark Warren Ball was born on 26 July 1835 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.^1,3 He was the son of Aaron Wright Ball and Ann Whitney Edwards.¹ Clark Warren Ball married Sarah F. Sanford, daughter of Edwin Sanford and Martha Thorn, on 1 January 1859.¹ Clark Warren Ball married an unknown person.⁴ He died on 18 April 1888 at Rockingham, Windham Co., VT, at age 52.⁵ He was buried at Athens Valley Cemetery, Athens, Windham Co., VT.²

     Celon James Ball was born on 21 June 1844 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.² He was the son of Aaron Wright Ball and Ann Whitney Edwards.³ Celon James Ball married Georgianna Hudson, daughter of James D. Hudson and Mary L. Wing, on 31 December 1870 at Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT; "Georgiana Hudson."⁴ Celon James Ball died on 31 January 1932 at Lynn Haven, Bay Co., FL, at age 87.
     He was a Civil War soldier.³

     Joseph Rice Ball was born on 24 July 1846 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.^2,3 He was the son of Aaron Wright Ball and Ann Whitney Edwards.⁴ Joseph Rice Ball married Augusta S. Bowles, daughter of Caleb Bowles and Martha Goodnow, on 19 October 1870 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.⁵ Joseph Rice Ball married Adeline Lillian Stuart, daughter of Willard Stuart and Addie Buxton, on 5 August 1880 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.⁵ Joseph Rice Ball died in August 1919 at Waterville, Compton Co., QC, Canada, at age 73.^2,6 He was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Windham Co., VT.²
     He was a manufacturer of scythe snaths (a "snath" is the shaft and two handles for a scythe.)⁴      Photo courtesy of B. H. Hartwell.⁶

     Emma Frances Ball was born on 28 May 1850 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.¹ She was the daughter of Aaron Wright Ball and Ann Whitney Edwards.² Emma Frances Ball died on 26 February 1930 at Rockingham, Windham Co., VT, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Windham Co., VT.³
     Photo courtesy of Joanna Ball (Higley) Ellis.

     Elvira Holden was born circa 13 January 1805 at Athens, Windham Co., VT; age at death 65y 10m 12d.^2,3 She was the daughter of Ephraim Holden and Hannah Perham.^4,3 Elvira Holden married Edward Abraham Ball, son of Abraham Ball and Hannah Edwards, on 24 March 1833 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.³ Elvira Holden died on 25 November 1870 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.³ She was buried at West Athens Cemetery, Athens, Windham Co., VT.⁵
     As of 24 March 1833,her married name was Ball.

     Lozien Osborn Ball was born in November 1836 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.^2,3 He was the son of Edward Abraham Ball and Elvira Holden.¹ Lozien Osborn Ball married Mary E. Johnson, daughter of Ebenezer Johnson, on 8 September 1857 at Waland, Middlesex Co., MA; "Losien O. Ball."⁴

     Rolla Branch Ball was born on 25 January 1839 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.^2,1 He was the son of Edward Abraham Ball and Elvira Holden.³ Rolla Branch Ball married Sarah E. Lair, daughter of William Lair and Sarah Wallace, on 24 October 1872 at Warren Co., IL.^1,4 Rolla Branch Ball died on 5 May 1912 at Sterling, Rice Co., KS, at age 73.¹ He was buried at Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice Co., KS.¹

     Abbie Elvira Ball was born circa 13 May 1841 at Athens, Windham Co., VT; age at death 24y 11m 19d.² She was the daughter of Edward Abraham Ball and Elvira Holden.¹ Abbie Elvira Ball died on 2 May 1866 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.² She was buried at West Athens Cemetery, Athens, Windham Co., VT.³

     Leroy Augustus Ball was born on 29 December 1843 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.² He was the son of Edward Abraham Ball and Elvira Holden.¹ Leroy Augustus Ball married Mary Adell Mansfield, daughter of Franklin Mansfield and Mary Ann Grimes, on 22 June 1868.² Leroy Augustus Ball died on 5 May 1920 at Mayfield, Lapeer Co., MI, at age 76.³
     He enlisted. on 1 June 1861 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.² Leroy Augustus Ball served with the 3rd Regiment of Vermont Volunteers. He was released 30 November 1863 with consumption and discharged 20 Jul 1864.² He ran a store and the Post Office at Little Rock, Lyon Co., IA.² He opened the first bank in 1907 at Trent, Moody Co., SD.²      Photos courtesy of Ranell Johnson.⁴

     Homer Eugene Ball was born circa 3 April 1846 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.^3,4 He was the son of Edward Abraham Ball and Elvira Holden.¹ Homer Eugene Ball married Florence Evelyn Spring on 1 April 1866.^4,2 Homer Eugene Ball died on 6 June 1871 at Springfield, Windsor Co., VT.⁴ He was buried at Summer Hill Cemetery, Springfield, Windsor Co., VT.⁵

     Eugene V. Chase married Jerusha B. Percy.¹

     Jerusha B. Percy married Eugene V. Chase.²
     Her married name was Chase.²

     Lucia M. Nichols was born on 26 November 1817 at VT.^2,3 She married Sylvanus Mattoon Ball, son of Abraham Ball and Hannah Edwards, on 26 November 1839.¹ Lucia M. Nichols died on 1 January 1865 at age 47.³ She was buried at Athens Valley Cemetery, Athens, Windham Co., VT.^3,4
     As of 26 November 1839,her married name was Ball.

     Ellen M. Ball was born on 5 October 1840 at VT.¹ She was the daughter of Sylvanus Mattoon Ball and Lucia M. Nichols.¹ Ellen M. Ball married Abram B. Straight, son of Abram B. Straight, on 15 October 1869 at Whittingham, Windham Co., VT.²
     As of 15 October 1869,her married name was Straight.²

     Orric Ball was born on 15 July 1847 at VT.¹ He was the son of Sylvanus Mattoon Ball and Lucia M. Nichols.¹ Orric Ball married Etta Barnes, daughter of Joseph Barnes and Augusta (????), on 21 June 1892 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.² Orric Ball died on 11 December 1914 at age 67.³

     Willis Mattoon Ball was born on 2 November 1852 at Athens, Windham Co., VT.^3,1 He was the son of Sylvanus Mattoon Ball and Lucia M. Nichols.³ Willis Mattoon Ball married Alice M. Cumings on 23 March 1879.^4,2 Willis Mattoon Ball died on 19 February 1936 at Saxtons River, Windham Co., VT, at age 83.¹ He was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Windham Co., VT.⁵
     He was working in the snath factory of Derby & Ball about 1880.³

     Melinda Cummings was born circa 1827 at Deerfield, Franklin Co., MA.^3,1 She married Timothy Holt Ball, son of Abraham Ball and Hannah Edwards.⁴
     Her married name was Ball.

     Georgetta Alberta Ball was born on 1 January 1861.¹ She was the daughter of Timothy Holt Ball and Melinda Cummings.¹

     Aurelia Thomas was born circa 1824 at MA.² She was the daughter of Sebra Thomas and Polly Donelson.² Aurelia Thomas married Robert Riddle Ball, son of Abraham Ball and Hannah Edwards, on 28 March 1849 at Deerfield, Franklin Co., MA.² Aurelia Thomas and Robert Riddle Ball posted marriage intentions on 5 March 1849 at Charlemont, Franklin Co., MA.³
     Aurelia Thomas was also known as Amelia.⁴ As of 28 March 1849,her married name was Ball.

     Emma Miranda Ball was born on 4 July 1850 at Buckland, Franklin Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Robert Riddle Ball and Aurelia Thomas.¹ Emma Miranda Ball married Thomas Rane, son of Philip Rane and Susan (????), on 8 April 1886 at West Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA.³
     As of 8 April 1886,her married name was Rand.

     Sarah Jane Ball was born on 23 May 1852 at Conway, Franklin Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Riddle Ball and Aurelia Thomas.² Sarah Jane Ball married Herbert M. Rogers, son of Monroe O. Rogers and Bertha M. (????), on 16 November 1881 at West Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA.³
     As of 16 November 1881,her married name was Rogers.

     Thomas Rane was born circa 1832 at England.¹ He was the son of Philip Rane and Susan (????)¹ Thomas Rane married Emma Miranda Ball, daughter of Robert Riddle Ball and Aurelia Thomas, on 8 April 1886 at West Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA.¹

     Herbert M. Rogers was born circa 1854 at Brimfield, Hampden Co., MA.² He was the son of Monroe O. Rogers and Bertha M. (????)² Herbert M. Rogers married Sarah Jane Ball, daughter of Robert Riddle Ball and Aurelia Thomas, on 16 November 1881 at West Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA.²

     Margaret L. Wilson was born on 21 March 1824.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Wilson and Sophia (????)² Margaret L. Wilson married Franklin Phineas Ball, son of Abraham Ball and Hannah Edwards, on 23 May 1852.¹ Margaret L. Wilson died on 2 January 1855 at Athens, Windham Co., VT, at age 30.²
     As of 23 May 1852,her married name was Ball.

     Elizabeth Meacham was born on 7 September 1834 at NH.² She was the daughter of Asa Meacham and Margaret Farwell. Elizabeth Meacham married Franklin Phineas Ball, son of Abraham Ball and Hannah Edwards, on 21 July 1857 at Springfield, Windsor Co., VT.³ Elizabeth Meacham died on 17 May 1918 at Rockingham, Windham Co., VT, at age 83.²
     As of 21 July 1857,her married name was Ball.