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     Josiah Ball was born on 21 March 1712/13 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA; twin of Isaac.¹ He was the son of Joseph Ball and Elizabeth Parkhurst.² Josiah Ball married Rachel Corbett, daughter of John Corbett and Mehetabel Holbrook, on 3 July 1733 at Mendon, Worcester Co., MA.³ Josiah Ball married Sarah (????) on 23 October 1758 at Milford, Worcester Co., MA; "Widow Sarah White."⁴ Josiah Ball married Sarah (????) on 5 December 1759 at Upton, Worcester Co., MA; "Mrs. Sarah Palmer."⁵ Josiah Ball and Sarah (????) posted marriage intentions on 12 October 1759 at Mendon, Worcester Co., MA.³ Josiah Ball died on 28 October 1791 at Milford, Worcester Co., MA, at age 78.⁶
     Josiah Ball owned one slave, whose name was Andrew Dewner, sometimes written Duno. This slave was presented to him by a friend in Boston when a baby only 4 weeks old. Andrew grew up a faithful and trustworthy servant, received his freedom at 21 years of age, and a nice horse for a present. That horse he exchanged for a slave-girl in Marlboro, whose name was Rose, and whom he made his wife. Josiah Ball gave Andrew a little homestead, comprising 12 acres of land and a small dwelling-house.⁷ "Josiah and his brother Peter took deed from William Brewer of Boston of considerable land east of Long Pond, in that part of Milford now set off to Mendon. Peter sold his portion of holdings and located in Southboro, while Josiah located and resided in Mendon."²

     Isaac Ball was born on 21 March 1712/13 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA; twin of Josiah.¹ He was the son of Joseph Ball and Elizabeth Parkhurst.² Isaac Ball died on 26 April 1713 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.¹

     David Ball was born on 17 January 1716/17 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Ball and Elizabeth Parkhurst.² David Ball married Sybil Patterson, daughter of Joseph Patterson and Mary (????), on 10 July 1735 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.³

     Patience Ball was born on 12 October 1718.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Ball and Elizabeth Parkhurst.¹ Patience Ball married Nehemiah Mills on 23 November 1738 at Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA.² Patience Ball died on 1 June 1759 at Needham, Suffolk Co., MA, at age 40.³
     As of 23 November 1738,her married name was Mills.¹

     Nehemiah Mills married Patience Ball, daughter of Joseph Ball and Elizabeth Parkhurst, on 23 November 1738 at Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA.¹

     Jonas Ball was born at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Ball and Elizabeth Parkhurst.² Jonas Ball died on 10 February 1729/30 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.¹

     Sarah Whitney was born on 12 February 1678/79.¹ She married Jonathan Ball, son of John Ball and Sarah Bullard, on 5 January 1709/10 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.²
     As of 5 January 1709/10,her married name was Ball.¹

     Sarah Ball was born on 15 July 1710 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Jonathan Ball and Sarah Whitney.¹
     Sarah Ball was raised by relatives after 1727 after Jonathan Ball's death.¹

     Jonathan Ball was born circa 1713.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Ball and Sarah Whitney.¹ Jonathan Ball married Martha French on 4 April 1739 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA.^2,3 Jonathan Ball died in 1809.
     He was raised by relatives after 1727 after his father's death.¹

     Phinehas Ball was born circa 1716.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Ball and Sarah Whitney.¹ Phinehas Ball married Martha Bixby on 6 June 1741.¹
     Phinehas Ball was raised by his aunt Sarah (Ball) Hastings after Jonathan Ball's death after 1727.¹

     Thankful Ball was born circa 1719.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Ball and Sarah Whitney.¹
     Thankful Ball was raised by relatives after 1727 after Jonathan Ball's death.¹

     Daniel Ball was born circa 1720; age at death 93y.² He was the son of Jonathan Ball and Sarah Whitney.¹ Daniel Ball married Lucy Newton, daughter of Aaron Newton and Eunice Newton, on 25 October 1749 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA.³ Daniel Ball died on 5 March 1813 at Boylston, Worcester Co., MA.²
     Comment by DGB: yDNA testing of a direct descendant shows that Daniel in turn was a descendant of John Ball and Elizabeth Pierce of Watertown and Lancaster MA. Based on current data it is most likely that this Daniel Ball was the son of Jonathan Ball and Sarah Whitney. Moreover, after the death of his father, it is probable that this Daniel Ball was raised by his much older cousin John Ball and wife Abigail Harrington and mentioned in that John's will as though he were a natural son. End of comment. He was raised by relatives after Jonathan Ball's death (see comment above) after 1727.¹ Daniel Ball and his wife were admitted to full communion in the church. That same day his sons Moses, Aaron and Daniel were baptized. The North Precinct or Parish of Shrewsbury, Mass. was established 17 Dec. 1742. Daniel's father-in-law, Aaron Newton was admitted to the church 12 Jan. 1745.⁴

     Jane Ball was born circa 1724.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Ball and Sarah Whitney.¹
     Jane Ball was raised by relatives after 1727 after Jonathan Ball's death.¹

     Susanna Ball was born on 6 April 1726 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Jonathan Ball and Sarah Whitney.¹
     Susanna Ball was raised by relatives after 1727 after Jonathan Ball's death.¹

     Mary Earl married Daniel Ball, son of John Ball and Sarah Bullard, on 10 November 1708 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.²
     As of 10 November 1708,her married name was Ball.

     Carrie Leach married William Adams.¹
     Her married name was Adams.¹

     Roy Sellery married Florence Carver.¹

     Lydia Ball was baptized on 7 August 1715.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Ball and Mary Earl.¹ Lydia Ball married Samuel Harrington on 28 May 1737 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.²
     As of 28 May 1737,her married name was Harrington.

     Samuel Harrington married Lydia Ball, daughter of Daniel Ball and Mary Earl, on 28 May 1737 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.²

     Hannah Clark was born circa 1691. She married Jonathan Ball, son of John Ball and Hannah Rugg, on 24 April 1713 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.²
     As of 24 April 1713,her married name was Ball.

     Sarah Ball was born on 5 May 1717 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Jonathan Ball and Hannah Clark.¹ Sarah Ball died circa 1726.³

     Hannah Ball was born on 27 August 1719 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Jonathan Ball and Hannah Clark.¹ Hannah Ball died on 25 March 1724 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA, at age 4.³ She was buried at The Hill Burying Ground, Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.³

     Jonathan Ball was born on 31 July 1721 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA; age at death 18y 8m 5d.^2,3 He was the son of Jonathan Ball and Hannah Clark.¹ Jonathan Ball died on 5 April 1740 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA, at age 18.² He was buried at The Hill Burying Ground, Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.²

     John Ball was born on 8 February 1723/24 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.² He was the son of Jonathan Ball and Hannah Clark.¹ John Ball married Sarah Brooks, daughter of Thomas Brooks and Sarah Briggs, on 20 November 1746 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.³
     John Ball was a fine goldsmith and some of his pieces ar in the Museum of Fine Arts at Boston MA.⁴

     Hannah Ball was born on 27 August 1725 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Jonathan Ball and Hannah Clark.¹ Hannah Ball married James Milles on 24 August 1743 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.³
     As of 24 August 1743,her married name was Milles.¹