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     Sarah Dodge married Joshua Sprague.¹
     Her married name was Sprague.¹

     Elizabeth Weld was born circa 1782; age at death 56y.² She married Stephen Ball, son of Samuel Ball and Lucy Leonard, on 30 December 1799 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³ Elizabeth Weld died on 8 April 1838 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA; "Betsey."⁴ She was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA; "Betsey Wells."²
     As of 30 December 1799,her married name was Ball.

     David Ball was born on 7 October 1801 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.^2,3 He was the son of Stephen Ball and Elizabeth Weld.¹ David Ball married Fanny Parker Capron, daughter of John Capron and Persis Hawkins, on 29 December 1825.¹ David Ball died on 4 August 1864 at Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH, at age 62.⁴ He was buried at Tufts Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH.⁵

     Stephen Ball was born on 12 February 1804 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² He was the son of Stephen Ball and Elizabeth Weld.¹ Stephen Ball died on 29 May 1827 at age 23.¹ He was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³

     John Pratt Ball was born on 24 February 1806.¹ He was the son of Stephen Ball and Elizabeth Weld.¹ John Pratt Ball died on 24 March 1806.¹

     John Pratt Ball was born on 2 August 1807 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² He was the son of Stephen Ball and Elizabeth Weld.¹ John Pratt Ball married Nancy Slocum, daughter of Lewis Berry Slocum and Clarissa Bryan, on 5 December 1839.¹ John Pratt Ball died on 22 January 1888 at age 80.³ He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co., NY.³

     Betsey Almenia Ball was born on 9 February 1810 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA; "Betsey Almenia."² She was the daughter of Stephen Ball and Elizabeth Weld.³ Betsey Almenia Ball died on 21 May 1827 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, at age 17.⁴ She was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA; "Betsey Elmenia Ball."⁵

     Lucy Ball was born on 11 May 1813 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Stephen Ball and Elizabeth Weld.¹ Lucy Ball died on 12 October 1857 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, at age 44.^3,4 She was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³

     Samuel Ball was born on 14 December 1815 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² He was the son of Stephen Ball and Elizabeth Weld.¹ Samuel Ball died on 7 March 1860 at age 44; last digit of year was not readable.¹

     Alvin Whitmore Ball was born on 12 December 1818 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.^1,2 He was the son of Stephen Ball and Elizabeth Weld.³ Alvin Whitmore Ball married Jane A. Capron, daughter of John Capron and Persis Hawkins, on 5 November 1845.³ Alvin Whitmore Ball married Mary E. Emerson, daughter of Daniel I. Emerson and Mary S. Oldham, on 20 December 1857.³ Alvin Whitmore Ball died on 9 September 1885 at Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH, at age 66.¹ He was buried at Tufts Cemetery, Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH; "Alvan Whitmore Ball."⁴
     At the age of thirteen years he came to Winchester NH for the purpose of taking employment in the store of his brother, David Ball, in the village of Ashuelot. In 1840 he became a partner in the business. Both he and his brother were engaged in mercantile business in connection with the manufacture of tubs and pails until 1858. Then they dissolved partnership, and Alvan W. conducted the enterprise alone until 1866. He then became associated in business with Wright Wood, and was also a member of the firm of Ball, Pratt & Turner, manufacturers of Union beaver cloths. Selling out his interest in the last-named firm in 1873, he established the firm of Ball & Scott, manufacturers of cotton warp and fancy cloths.⁵

     Benjamin Franklin Ball was born on 10 August 1822 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Stephen Ball and Elizabeth Weld.² Benjamin Franklin Ball died on 28 June 1846 at age 23.²

     Eunice Conant was born on 10 April 1785.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Conant and Mary Davis.² Eunice Conant and David Ball posted marriage intentions on 14 December 1806 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³ Eunice Conant died on 12 April 1819 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, at age 34.² She was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.²
     As of 14 December 1806,her married name was Ball.

     Eunice Ball was born on 9 February 1807 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² She was the daughter of David Ball and Eunice Conant.¹ Eunice Ball married Edward Mayo, son of Caleb Mayo and Molly Richards, on 23 February 1826 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³ Eunice Ball and Edward Mayo posted marriage intentions on 13 January 1826 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³ Eunice Ball died on 3 January 1894 at age 86.⁴ She was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.⁴
     As of 23 February 1826,her married name was Mayo.

     Emily Ball was born on 25 June 1809 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² She was the daughter of David Ball and Eunice Conant.¹ Emily Ball married Ira Draper, son of Jospeh Draper and Anna Field, on 10 November 1831 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³ Emily Ball and Ira Draper posted marriage intentions on 15 October 1831 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³ Emily Ball died on 27 November 1888 at Rockingham, Windham Co., VT, at age 79.⁴
     As of 10 November 1831,her married name was Draper.

     David Ball was born on 5 October 1812 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² He was the son of David Ball and Eunice Conant.¹ David Ball died on 19 July 1813 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.^3,2 He was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 3 January 1786 at Sudbury, Middlesex Co., MA.² She was the daughter of William Rice and Sarah Noyes.² Elizabeth Rice married David Ball, son of Samuel Ball and Lucy Leonard, on 8 February 1821.¹ Elizabeth Rice and David Ball posted marriage intentions on 13 January 1821 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³ Elizabeth Rice died on 25 July 1874 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, at age 88.⁴ She was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.²
     As of 8 February 1821,her married name was Ball.

     David Ball was born on 6 June 1822 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² He was the son of David Ball and Elizabeth Rice.^1,2 David Ball married Harriet Holman Haywood, daughter of Alpheus Haywood and Lucretia Holman, on 24 June 1847 at Athol, Worcester Co., MA.¹ David Ball died on 3 May 1909 at Northfield, Franklin Co., MA, at age 86.³ He was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³

     William Rice Ball was born on 12 December 1823 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² He was the son of David Ball and Elizabeth Rice.¹ William Rice Ball married Ann Lucy Hastings, daughter of Henry Hastings and Lois Simonds, on 4 February 1847 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³ William Rice Ball married Mary Louise Sibley, daughter of Sumner Sibley and Clarissa Donne, on 27 November 1857.¹ William Rice Ball and Ann Lucy Hastings posted marriage intentions on 16 January 1847 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³ William Rice Ball died on 9 February 1890 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, at age 66.^4,5 He was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.⁴

     Ebenezer Gardner Ball was born on 25 May 1825 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² He was the son of David Ball and Elizabeth Rice.³ Ebenezer Gardner Ball died on 23 February 1865 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, at age 39.^1,4 He was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.¹

     Sarah Noyes Ball was born on 23 September 1826 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² She was the daughter of David Ball and Elizabeth Rice.¹ Sarah Noyes Ball died on 29 May 1887 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA, at age 60.^3,4 She was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.³

     Jonathan Rice Ball was born on 20 April 1828 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² He was the son of David Ball and Elizabeth Rice.³ Jonathan Rice Ball died on 20 March 1829 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.² He was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.¹

     Ira Draper was born on 11 June 1805 at Dover, Norfolk Co., MA.^2,3 He was the son of Jospeh Draper and Anna Field.^2,3 Ira Draper married Emily Ball, daughter of David Ball and Eunice Conant, on 10 November 1831 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.⁴ Ira Draper and Emily Ball posted marriage intentions on 15 October 1831 at Warwick, Franklin Co., MA.⁴ Ira Draper died on 24 August 1882 at Bellows Falls, Windham Co., VT, at age 77.³

     Emily Wilcox was born circa 1784; age 75 at death.² She married John Ball, son of John Ball and Lydia Ward, in May 1801 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT; "Emma Willcox."^1,3 Emily Wilcox died in October 1859 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT; "widow of John."²
     As of May 1801,her married name was Ball.

     Joseph Craig Ball was born on 14 April 1814 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT.^2,3 He was the son of John Ball and Emily Wilcox.⁴ Joseph Craig Ball married first Lucy Sophia Grant, daughter of Daniel Howard Grant and Lucy Sprague, on 3 September 1850 at Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA.⁵ Joseph Craig Ball married second Martha A. Hammond, daughter of Elias Hammond and Mercy Allen, on 23 September 1866 at Colrain, Franklin Co., MA.² Joseph Craig Ball died on 19 June 1893 at Southbridge, Worcester Co., MA, at age 79; painter, age 80 years 1 month.⁶
     Comment by DGB: There was a Joseph Ball, age 54, b. CT, physician, with son Charles age 15, b. MA, living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI for the 1870 census that some claim is this person, but it is a long stretch for a painter to become a physician. End of comment.⁷

     John Comins Ball was born on 15 February 1819 at Wendell, Franklin Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Jesse Ball and Lydia Comins.¹ John Comins Ball married Lucy Pratt Gardner, daughter of Elijah Gardner and Abigail (????), on 1 July 1840.² John Comins Ball died on 7 February 1872 at Wendell, Franklin Co., MA, at age 52; He was a Freewill Baptist minister and was sitting with his daughter who was ill. He fell asleep, knocked over a kerosene lamp into his lap and suffered severe burns that caused his death.^2,3,4