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     Edson Robert F. Ball was born on 25 October 1848 at Chautauqua Co., NY.² He was the son of Stephen H. Ball and Ora Lily Mandana Flint. Edson Robert F. Ball married Rachel Fields, daughter of John Fields and Matilda Ann Sprowls, on 25 October 1877 at Marengo, Iowa Co., IA.¹ Edson Robert F. Ball died on 21 September 1923 at Estherville, Emmet Co., IA, at age 74.² He was buried at Lincoln Township Cemetery, Dolliver, Emmet Co., IA; "Robert F. Ball."¹
     Photo courtesy of Martiele Sidles of Fullerton CA.

     Nancy Maria Wells was born on 21 October 1828 at VT; age at death 74 years, 9 months. She was the daughter of Benjamin Wells and Emily Ball. Nancy Maria Wells married Allen Wright Nelson, son of Joses Nelson and Cynthia Powers, on 30 June 1849 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT. Nancy Maria Wells died on 21 July 1903 at Albany, Orleans Co., VT, at age 74.
     As of 30 June 1849,her married name was Nelson.

     Allen Wright Nelson was born on 3 August 1826 at Hardwick, Caledonia Co., VT. He was the son of Joses Nelson and Cynthia Powers. Allen Wright Nelson married Nancy Maria Wells, daughter of Benjamin Wells and Emily Ball, on 30 June 1849 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT. Allen Wright Nelson died on 20 July 1908 at Albany, Orleans Co., VT, at age 81.

     Joses Nelson married Cynthia Powers.

     William Isaac Wells was born circa 1771. He married Tabitha Bennett. William Isaac Wells died in 1863.
     Photo courtesy of Lucian C. Wells of Rochester NY.

     Tabitha Bennett married William Isaac Wells.
     Tabitha Bennett was also known as Tabitha Bennett. Her married name was Wells.

     Hiram Wells was born on 28 September 1837 at VT; age at death 69 years, 1 months, 19 days.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Wells and Emily Ball. Hiram Wells married Melvina Frances Putnam, daughter of Hiram Putnam and Laura Town, on 21 March 1862 at Barre, Washington Co., VT.¹ Hiram Wells died on 17 November 1906 at Cabot, Washington Co., VT, at age 69.¹

     Melvina Frances Putnam was born on 12 February 1842 at VT.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram Putnam and Laura Town. Melvina Frances Putnam married Hiram Wells, son of Benjamin Wells and Emily Ball, on 21 March 1862 at Barre, Washington Co., VT.¹ Melvina Frances Putnam died on 6 January 1931 at age 88.¹
     As of 21 March 1862,her married name was Wells.

     Hiram Putnam married Laura Town.

     Laura Town married Hiram Putnam.
     Her married name was Putnam.

     Adaline S. Wells was born on 20 February 1833 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT.^1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Wells and Emily Ball. Adaline S. Wells married Ethan Nichols Ainsworth, son of Nathan Ainsworth and Deborah Batchelder, on 15 March 1851 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT. Adaline S. Wells died on 17 January 1913 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 79.² She was buried at Woobury Center Cemetery, Washington Co., VT.³
     As of 15 March 1851,her married name was Ainsworth.

     Ethan Nichols Ainsworth was born on 28 October 1828 at VT. He was the son of Nathan Ainsworth and Deborah Batchelder. Ethan Nichols Ainsworth married Adaline S. Wells, daughter of Benjamin Wells and Emily Ball, on 15 March 1851 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT. Ethan Nichols Ainsworth died on 20 September 1910 at age 81. He was buried at Woobury Center Cemetery, Washington Co., VT.¹

     Nathan Ainsworth married Deborah Batchelder.

     Deborah Batchelder married Nathan Ainsworth.
     Her married name was Ainsworth.

     Florence Wells was born on 8 June 1850 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Wells and Emily Ball. Florence Wells married Hervey Samuel Benjamin, son of Samuel Whiting Benjamin and Maria Sophia Foster, on 3 March 1872 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT. Florence Wells died on 26 April 1928 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 77.² She was buried at Woobury Center Cemetery, Washington Co., VT.¹
     As of 3 March 1872,her married name was Benjamin.

     Hervey Samuel Benjamin was born on 30 April 1848 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT. He was the son of Samuel Whiting Benjamin and Maria Sophia Foster. Hervey Samuel Benjamin married Florence Wells, daughter of Benjamin Wells and Emily Ball, on 3 March 1872 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT. Hervey Samuel Benjamin died on 19 November 1927 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 79.¹ He was buried at Woobury Center Cemetery, Washington Co., VT.¹

     Samuel Whiting Benjamin was born on 7 March 1816 at Woodbury, Caledonia Co., VT. He married Maria Sophia Foster on 26 March 1845. Samuel Whiting Benjamin died on 13 April 1892 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 76.

     Maria Sophia Foster married Samuel Whiting Benjamin on 26 March 1845.
     As of 26 March 1845,her married name was Benjamin.

     Ephraim Butler Ball was born on 30 August 1861 at Clarence, Cedar Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Marshall Flint Ball and Elizabeth Malvina Brink. Ephraim Butler Ball married Sarah Josephine Keltner, daughter of Henry Keltner and Emily Wilsey, on 5 February 1896 at Ames, Story Co., IA.² Ephraim Butler Ball died on 20 November 1933 at Ames, Story Co., IA, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story Co., IA.¹
     Photo courtesy of Gary Ball.³

     Nettie Erminnie Ball was born on 20 August 1863 at Clarence, Cedar Co., IA. She was the daughter of Marshall Flint Ball and Elizabeth Malvina Brink. Nettie Erminnie Ball married Thomas Edward Brink, son of Ira Brink and Cordelia Hager, on 31 March 1897 at Colfax, Boone Co., IA. Nettie Erminnie Ball died on 10 February 1944 at Clarence, Cedar Co., IA, at age 80.^1,2 She was buried at Clarence Cemetery, Clarence, Cedar Co., IA.¹
     As of circa 1900,her married name was Brink.³      Photo courtesy of Gary Ball.²

     Frederick Gilford Ball was born on 8 April 1865 at Clarence, Cedar Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Marshall Flint Ball and Elizabeth Malvina Brink. Frederick Gilford Ball married Amanda E. Walker, daughter of John Walker and Malissa E. Thranp, on 19 March 1891 at Boone Co., IA. Frederick Gilford Ball married Alice Filora Shields, daughter of Samuel Shields and Carina (????), on 28 June 1903 at Boone, Boone Co., IA.² Frederick Gilford Ball died on 5 December 1951 at Clarinda, Page Co., IA, at age 86.^3,4 He was buried at Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA.⁵
     Photo courtesy of Gary Ball.⁴

     William Warner Ball was born on 20 May 1867 at Clarence, Cedar Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Marshall Flint Ball and Elizabeth Malvina Brink. William Warner Ball married Bertha Ida Behling, daughter of Frederick G. Behling, on 4 March 1896. William Warner Ball died on 27 June 1949 at Ames, Story Co., IA, at age 82.^2,3 He was buried at Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA.²
     Photo courtesy of Gary Ball.³

     Charles Ball was born on 4 June 1868 at Clarence, Cedar Co., IA. He was the son of Marshall Flint Ball and Elizabeth Malvina Brink. Charles Ball married Spray Luella Shackleton, daughter of Robert Shackleton and Harriet Carr, on 23 February 1898 at Jackson, Boone Co., IA.^1,2 Charles Ball married Bertha Hattie Barclay, daughter of James Barclay and Elizabeth (????), circa 1917.^3,4 Charles Ball died on 5 December 1936 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 68.² He was buried at Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA.⁴
     Photo courtesy of Gary Ball.²

     Lillie Jane Ball was born on 23 March 1871 at Colfax, Boone Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Marshall Flint Ball and Elizabeth Malvina Brink. Lillie Jane Ball married William Albert Lenferty Gillette, son of Isaac Preston Gillette and Martha Jagger, on 8 January 1903 at Colfax, Boone Co., IA.² Lillie Jane Ball died on 13 August 1954 at Ames, Story Co., IA, at age 83.³ She was buried at Ontario & New Philadelphia Cemetery, Ames, Story Co., IA.⁴
     As of 8 January 1903,her married name was Gillette.²      Photo courtesy of Gary Ball.⁵