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     Rebecca Davis was born on 11 April 1791 at New Salem, Franklin Co., MA. She was the daughter of Eben Davis and Sarah Childs. Rebecca Davis married Stephen Speer, son of Stephen Speer and Mehitabel Ball, on 1 December 1816. Rebecca Davis died on 7 April 1888 at PA at age 96.
     As of 1 December 1816,her married name was Speer.

     Eben Davis married Sarah Childs.

     Esther Walker was born on 28 March 1768.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Walker and Mary Young.¹ Esther Walker married Solomon Ball, son of Jacob Ball and Deborah Belknap, circa 1783 at VT.²
     As of circa 1783,her married name was Ball.

     Michael Ball was born circa 1840 at Ireland.² He was the son of Austin Ball and Mary Kittredge.¹ Michael Ball married Ann Norton, daughter of Martin Norton and Ann Hastings, on 9 September 1863 at Islandeady, County Mayo, Ireland.^2,3 Michael Ball died on 11 September 1908 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was buried at St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA.¹

     Austin Ball was born circa 1805 at Kilgeever, Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland.² He married Mary Kittredge, daughter of Malachi Kittredge and Honora Lnu, on 27 February 1825 at Kilgeever, Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland.^1,2 Austin Ball died on 28 November 1888 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.³

     Mary Kittredge was born circa 1803 at Ireland.² She was the daughter of Malachi Kittredge and Honora Lnu.³ Mary Kittredge married Austin Ball on 27 February 1825 at Kilgeever, Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland.^1,2 Mary Kittredge died on 20 July 1882 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.³
     As of 27 February 1825,her married name was Ball.

     Ann Norton was born circa 1841 at Ireland.² She was the daughter of Martin Norton and Ann Hastings.¹ Ann Norton married Michael Ball, son of Austin Ball and Mary Kittredge, on 9 September 1863 at Islandeady, County Mayo, Ireland.^3,4 Ann Norton died on 25 November 1896 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.¹
     Her surname was generally listed as "Norton", but on son Austin's death record and on son Michael's death record it was "Noughton."⁵ As of 9 September 1863,her married name was Ball.

     Rosetta Galbraith was born on 21 April 1859 at ON, Canada.² She was the daughter of Andrew Galbraith and Susan (????)³ Rosetta Galbraith married Hicks Ball, son of Solomon Ball and Phoebe Walker, on 28 January 1885 at Centreville, ON, Canada.³
     As of 28 January 1884,her married name was Ball.¹

     Mabel Maud Ball was born on 17 June 1886 at Camden, Addington Co., ON, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Hicks Ball and Rosetta Galbraith.²

     Seymour Fletcher Ball was born on 29 March 1891 at Colebrook, Camden East, Lennox & Addington Co., ON, Canada.¹ He was the son of Hicks Ball and Rosetta Galbraith.² Seymour Fletcher Ball married Norma B. Burgess, daughter of Mark Burgess and Sarah Graham, on 3 March 1915 at Camden East, Lennox & Addington Co., ON, Canada.³ Seymour Fletcher Ball died on 4 October 1968 at age 77.² He was buried at Moscow Cemetery, Camden, Kent Co., ON, Canada.²
     He was a farmer on parents farm.²

     Norma B. Burgess was born circa 1896.² She was the daughter of Mark Burgess and Sarah Graham.² Norma B. Burgess married Seymour Fletcher Ball, son of Hicks Ball and Rosetta Galbraith, on 3 March 1915 at Camden East, Lennox & Addington Co., ON, Canada.²
     As of 3 March 1915,her married name was Ball.

     Martin Norton married Ann Hastings.¹

     Ann Hastings married Martin Norton.¹
     Her married name was Norton.¹

     Bridget Ball was born on 29 July 1864 at Islandeady, County Mayo, Ireland.^1,2 She was the daughter of Michael Ball and Ann Norton.¹
     Her married name was Durkin.²

     Mary Ann Ball was born on 28 July 1866 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Ball and Ann Norton.² Mary Ann Ball died on 20 May 1885 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, at age 18; "Mary E."³

     Martin Jesse Ball was born in June 1868 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.^2,3 He was the son of Michael Ball and Ann Norton.⁴ Martin Jesse Ball married Margaret Hayes, daughter of John J. Hayes and Caroline E. (????), on 27 December 1886 at Berlin, Worcester Co., MA.¹

     Ira Brockway married Hannah Jefts, daughter of David Jefts and Abigail Barrett, on 21 August 1834 at Stoddard, Cheshire Co., NH.² Ira Brockway died circa 1838.

     Catharine Agnes Ball was born circa 1870.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Ball and Ann Norton.¹ Catharine Agnes Ball died on 12 August 1870 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA; "Kate", died of cholera.³

     Katharine Agnes Ball was born on 30 September 1875 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Ball and Ann Norton.¹ Katharine Agnes Ball died on 31 December 1895 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, at age 20.²

     Michael D. Ball was born on 11 December 1877 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Michael Ball and Ann Norton.¹ Michael D. Ball died on 1 March 1902 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, at age 24.²

     Rose Ellen Ball was born on 25 August 1873 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Ball and Ann Norton.¹ Rose Ellen Ball died on 31 August 1894 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, at age 21.²

     Austin Ball was born on 31 July 1871 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Michael Ball and Ann Norton.¹ Austin Ball died on 29 March 1902 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, at age 30.²

     Francis Henry Ball was born on 4 July 1880 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Michael Ball and Ann Norton.¹ Francis Henry Ball died on 1 April 1881 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA.²

     Mary Ball was born on 30 January 1844 at Ireland.² She was the daughter of Austin Ball and Mary Kittredge.¹ Mary Ball died on 10 February 1911 at Clinton, Worcester Co., MA, at age 67.²

     Captain Robert Ball was born circa 1700 at London, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Davison on 26 June 1728 at Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA.² Captain Robert Ball died circa 1753 at off the coast of Guinea.¹
     Captain Robert Ball was of the brig "Poultney" and later the master of the "Post Boy."³      Image from the painting attibuted by some to John Smibert, but more likely to Joseph Blackburn. The original painting is currently in a private collection in the Boston Historical Society, MA, held by a descendant of Captain Ball.