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     Edward Ball is the son of George Harry Ball and Faye Shaw.¹

     James M. Ball was born on 17 September 1831 at Freedom, Cattaraugus Co., NY.¹ He was the son of James Rose Ball and Elizabeth Ewer.¹ James M. Ball married Julia Etta Noe, daughter of Cyrenus Noe and Jane R. (????), on 8 March 1855 at Princeton, Bureau Co., IL.² James M. Ball died on 23 March 1903 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE, at age 71.¹ He was buried on 28 March 1903 at Ball Cemetery, Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.¹
     From an obituary in the "Springfield Monitor", Springfield, Sarpy, NE; “After suffering from many ailments for a long time the venerable James M. Ball succumbed Monday morning to a stroke of paralysis which affected him Saturday. Mr. Ball had been in poor health for some time and on account of his advanced age was hardly expected to make a permanent recovery. Deceased was born in the state of New York, September 17, 1831. While yet a young man he located in DuPage County Illinois and on March 8, 1855 he was married to Miss Julia Noe at Princeton, Illinois. The family moved to Galesburg. where Mr. Ball's proficiency in mechanical work secured for him the position of foreman of the Union Pacific shop at that place. In 1869 he was sent by the company to take charge of the shops at Omaha and resigned in 1870 to take up his residence on a farm in Sarpy county. He made his home on the old farm in Plattford precinct from that time until about 10 years ago when he moved with his family to Springfield where he remained the balance of his life. Surviving him are his wife, ten sons and two daughters, and a brother Silas S. Ball and a sister who reside in California. Mr. Ball was a gentleman who had the respect and esteem of every acquaintance. His record during the thirty years which he spent in this community is one that any man might envy. Since 1888 he had been a member of the Methodist church. Burial is being delayed until the arrival of a daughter from Texas. The funeral will be held at the Methodist Church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with interment in the Ball cemetery. The sympathy of the community is with the bereaved family.”.¹

     Julia Etta Noe was born on 25 January 1839 at NY.^1,2 She was the daughter of Cyrenus Noe and Jane R. (????)³ Julia Etta Noe married James M. Ball, son of James Rose Ball and Elizabeth Ewer, on 8 March 1855 at Princeton, Bureau Co., IL.⁴ Julia Etta Noe died on 19 August 1907 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE, at age 68.¹ She was buried on 21 August 1907 at Ball Cemetery, Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.¹
     As of 8 March 1855,her married name was Ball.¹ From an obituary in the "Springfield Monitor" (Nebraska). “While sitting at the supper table Monday evening laughing and chatting with members of the family, Mrs. J. M. Ball suddenly straightened up in her chair and died without a word or groan, her heart having failed. Mrs. Ball's friends had noted a gradual decline in her health for a year or two, but otherwise she had been remarkably well and helped prepare the meal which was to be her last. Julia E. Noe was born January 25, 1839, and at the age of fifteen was united in marriage to James M. Ball at Galesburg, Illinois. She was the mother of twelve children and ten of them survive her. They are Alfred and James of Fremont, Elmer and Sam of Louisville, Ben, Ace, John and Lester Ball, Mrs. E. C. Armstrong and Mrs. George Stuart of Springfield, all whom were present at the funeral. The deceased came to Sarpy County with her husband in 1869 and for fifteen years had made her home in Springfield. The funeral services were held from the Methodist Church at 11 o'clock yesterday. Rev. Illsley officiated. Interment was in the Ball Cemetery.”.⁵

     Alfred M. Ball was born on 9 December 1855 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.¹ He was the son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ Alfred M. Ball married Laurinda E. Morris, daughter of John Morris and (????) Richten, on 15 August 1892 at Papillion, Sarpy Co., NE.¹ Alfred M. Ball died on 12 January 1922 at Fremont Hospital, Fremont, Dodge Co., NE, at age 66.¹ He was buried at Fremont Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge Co., NE.¹
     From an obituary in the "Springfield Monitor" (Nebraska): “Alfred Ball oldest brother of William B. and Lester M. Ball, Mrs. E. C. Armstrong and Mrs. Minnie Stuart of Springfield died at his home in Fremont, 12 Jan 1922 of cancer of the bladder. The deceased was born on 9 Jan, 1855 and came to Nebraska with his parents when quite small and spent about 30 years of his life in Plattford precinct. He as been a resident of Fremont for close to 25 years and was a member of the Baptist church of that city. His wife died over 10 years ago. He is survived by five children, the youngest a daughter of 14. The funeral was held at 3:30 Sunday afternoon. In attendance was W.B. Ball, Mr. & Mrs. Lester Ball, Springfield, John and Asa Ball of Omaha and Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Ball of Louisville."¹

     James R Ball was born in July 1858 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.^1,2 He was the son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ James R Ball married Charlotte L. Anderson on 5 December 1891 at Papillion, Sarpy Co., NE.¹ James R Ball died on 14 December 1937 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, at age 79.¹ He was buried at North Platte Cemetery, North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE.³
     From an obituary in the "North Platte Daily Bulletin": “Funeral services for James R. Ball 79 year old farmer who died Tuesday in his home 15 miles south-west of here will be held at l:30 p.m. Saturday in the Hutchins & Adams funeral home. The Rev. A. D. Tabor of the Four-Square Gospel church will officiate. Burial will be in North Platte cemetery. The body will lie in state in the funeral home until the time of the funeral. Mr. Ball is survived by four sons, Oliver E., North Platte, Ray S., Somerset route, Hardy R. and Lloyd D., Melba, Idaho: Two daughters Mrs. Violet I. Thompson from Vale, Oregon and Mrs. Mabel Blakeman of North Platte, and 16 grandchildren.”.³

     Julia Etta Ball was born on 7 August 1860 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ Julia Etta Ball married Elza Coffee Armstrong on 19 September 1878 at Sarpy Co., NE.¹ Julia Etta Ball died on 7 August 1925 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE, at age 65.¹ She was buried on 9 August 1925 at Ball Cemetery, Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.¹
     As of 19 September 1878,her married name was Armstrong.¹ From an obituary: “Mrs. E.C. Armstrong passes away after a lingering illness of several months; she died at her home in Springfield early Friday AM August 7, 1925 at the age of 65 and 1 day. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church at 3 pm Sunday, services being conducted by Rev. H.E. Lacy. Burial was in the Ball Springfield Cemetery. A choir from Louisville composed of Miss Edith Mayfield, Mrs. Mabel Mayfield, Roy Mayfield, and Rollie Noyes with Miss Hannan Ingram as accompanist furnished the music. Julia Etta Ball was born 7 Aug 1870 in Galesburg, Ill. The third of twelve children born to Mr. and Mrs. James M. Ball. Her parents came to Nebraska in 1870 and settled in Omaha and a few years later moved to Plattford precinct, this county. In 1878 she was united in marriage to Elza C. Armstrong. To this happy union seven children were born. Three girls and four boys, one dying in infancy. The family have made their home in Springfield since 1903. The deceased was a faithful wife, a loving mother and a good neighbor. She had been a member of the Advent Church for upwards of 20 years. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, three sons, Ransom and Grover Armstrong of Springfield, Roy Armstrong, Sioux City, Iowa, and three daughters, Mrs. Chris Anderson, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs. Theodore Wilcox, Louisville, and Mrs. Jack Mester, of Lincoln, seven grand children, seven brothers, and many relatives and hosts of friends.”.¹

     Samuel Walter Ball was born on 4 August 1867 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.¹ He was the son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ Samuel Walter Ball married Ellen Urwin on 24 June 1890 at Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE.² Samuel Walter Ball died on 30 January 1929 at M. E. Hospital, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 61.¹ He was buried on 3 February 1929 at Riverview Cemetery, Louisville, Cass Co., NE.¹
     From an obituary in the Louisville, Nebraska paper: “Well loved pioneer answers last summons; S. W.Ball passes away at the M. E. Hospital in Omaha -- had resided here 40 years. The death of S. W. Ball a well loved and highly esteemed resident of Louisville for almost forty years, occurred at the M.E. Hospital in Omaha on Wednesday of last week 30 Jan 1929 after an illness covering a period of several years although he had been in the hospital a very short time. His death was caused from heart trouble, a post mortem exam indicating that the lower part of his heart was paralyzed and that death might have taken him suddenly at any moment. Samuel Walter Ball was born 4 August 1867, at Galesburg, Illinois. And at the time of his passing he was 61 years 5 months and 26 days old. At the age of four he accompanied his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James M. Ball, to Omaha in the year of 1871. They located on a farm in Sarpy County near Springfield in the year 1874. Mr. Ball came to Louisville July 8, 1889 and had lived here continually ever since. He was married to Ellen Urwin on 24 June 1891, this being an unusually happy union, each being devoted to the other. Mr. Ball was converted to the Free Methodist faith in the year 1904 and united with the church at Louisville in July 1905. He was a devoted member of his faith, was interested in home and especially in foreign missions and gave largely of his earnings to all worthy causes. He lived a Christian life and was greatly respected and loved by the whole community. The funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon from the M. E. Church, the services being in charge of the Rev. V. A. Bagley pastor of the Free Methodist church at Fremont, assisted by Rev. C. F. Chitty, of Omaha, Rev. R. E. Compton of weeping water and Rev. E. P. Booher, pastor of the M. E. Church at Louisville. These reverend gentlemen were old time friends of the deceased and had been closely associated with him in church work and the family appreciated the fine tributes paid to Mr. Ball in their remarks. The pall bearers were E. Sundstrom, A. Liden, Thomas Simonton, E. N. Ahl, C. J. Pankonin and Leonard Recard. Many beautiful floral offerings testified to the respect of the friends, one especially being from the business men and friends of Louisville. Mr. Ball was one of twelve children, only six brothers of the 12 surviving. They are James, of North Platte; Elmer and Asa of Los Angeles; Ben formerly of Omaha, and John, also of Omaha, and Lester of Springfield. He leaves his widow, one son Harvey of Louisville and two daughters. They are Mrs. Sam Leard of Liewellyn and Mrs. Clara Clifford of Omaha. Two grandchildren also survive. They are Gladys and Jack Clifford, of Omaha, who made their home with their grandparents and attended school here. Mr. Ball conducted a barber shop in Louisville and he was attentive to his business duties, was honest and upright in all his dealings and he will be sadly missed by his family and host of friends. Interment was in the Ball Cemetery in Sarpy county, where many of his relatives are laid to rest. The Courier joins with the community in extending deepest sympathy to the family in their great sorrow and loss.”.¹

     William Benjamin Ball was born on 11 July 1864 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.¹ He was the son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ William Benjamin Ball married Viola May Bauwood in 1892 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.¹ William Benjamin Ball and Viola May Bauwood were divorced.² William Benjamin Ball died on 8 March 1944 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 79.¹ He was buried on 12 March 1944 at Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.¹
     From an obituary: “William Benjamin Ball; born at Galesburg, Illinois 11 Jul 1864 and died in Omaha 9 march 1944, aged 79 years seven months and 22 days. In 1860 Ben moved with his parents to a farm in Sarpy County where he grew to manhood. He was one in a family of twelve children of who three brothers survive; Asa of California; John of Omaha and Lester of Lincoln. Because of illness Lester was unable to be present. Surviving him are one daughter, Mrs. Emma Peterson and two sons, Wayne and Wendell, all of Colorado. His wife preceded him in death a number of years ago. He spent many years in and around Springfield and was a loyal and devoted Christian and good friend to all. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Springfield with Rev. F. M. Druliner officiating. Leslie McCamley of Omaha sang and was accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Mabel Schobert. Burial was in the Ball Springfield Cemetery.”.¹

     Frank J. Ball was born on 11 September 1868 at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.¹ He was the son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ Frank J. Ball married Calista Lorett Fisher on 1 January 1893 at Methodist Church, Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE; by W. H. Underwood.² Frank J. Ball died on 29 March 1900 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE, at age 31.¹ He was buried on 31 March 1900 at Ball Cemetery, Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.³
     From an obituary in the "Springfield Monitor": “November 29 1900 Frank ball died at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. James M. Ball in Springfield at 4;30 last Saturday of consumption. About two years ago he had the measles from which date his last illness can be traced. Deceased was born at Galesburg, Illinois, 11 Sept 1868, and two years later with his parents came to Nebraska. In 1893 he was united in marriage to Miss Calista Fisher, by whom he had two children, who with his wife survive him. Frank was the first of a family of eleven children. Nine boys and two girls to meet the inevitable. The funeral services were conducted at the house Monday afternoon by Rev. Peters and burial was made in the Ball Cemetery, Springfield.”.³

     John F. Ball was born circa 1871 at Platford, Sarpy Co., NE.¹ He was the son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ John F. Ball married Belva Elizabeth Driskell on 19 June 1907 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.¹ John F. Ball died on 2 March 1951 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.¹ He was buried at West Lawn Hillcrest Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.¹
     From an obituary in an Omaha paper (Nebraska): “Buried, Monday 5 March 1951; Ball, John F. age 80 years, residence 1450 So. 18th St. Survived by his wife Belva, one son, Howard, and one daughter Miss Erma Ball of Omaha and one grandchild, Odne. Brother, Asa Ball of Arlington CA. Funeral Monday 2 pm John A. Gentleman Mortuary. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.”.²

     Minnie R Ball was born on 4 May 1874 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.² She was the daughter of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ Minnie R Ball married Dr. George M. Stuart, son of Charles Stuart and Jean MacIntosh, on 27 June 1906 at Sarpy Co., NE; From their marriage certificate: "On the 27 day of June AD 1906 Minnie Ball and George Stuart in the presence of Mr. & Mrs. E. Armstrong residing in the County of Sarpy, State of Nebraska and Ila Downs residing in the County of Sarpy and state of Nebraska. Witness my Hand this 29 day of June AD 1906. signed Eld. J. A. Downs Advent Christian Pastor."³ Minnie R Ball died on 20 November 1922 at Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, at age 48.² She was buried at Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.¹
     As of 27 June 1906,her married name was Stuart.¹ Excerpts taken from an obituary from the "Springfield Monitor": “Mrs. Minnie R. Stuart (Ball) was born at the Ball home south west of Springfield, May 4, 1874, and passed away to her heavenly home at the Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Monday noon 20 Nov. 1922. ... At a very early age she was converted and was taken into the Plattford church. ... She was united in marriage to Doctor George Stuart, June 27, 1906. As a wife she was courageous, patient, kind and loving. Her husband Dr. Stuart passed away November 11, 1911 (Note: death cert. says 1918). … Mrs Stuart is survived by one sister Mrs. E.C. Armstrong, Springfield, and seven brothers, James R. Ball North Platt; Elmer E. Ball; Salt Lake City Utah William Ball, Asa V. Ball and John Ball, of Omaha; Samuel Ball of Louisville and Lester M. Ball, Springfield; and other relatives and a host of friends.”.⁴

     Asa V. Ball was born on 9 April 1872 at Platford, Sarpy Co., NE.^1,2 He was the son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ Asa V. Ball married Lulu Louise Marsh, daughter of George F. Marsh and Samantha Fackler, on 25 June 1908 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.³ Asa V. Ball died on 22 March 1954 at Corona, Riverside Co., CA, at age 81.^1,2 He was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA.⁴

     Lester Melvern Ball was born on 3 November 1881 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.¹ He was the son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe.¹ Lester Melvern Ball married Bessie Olive Hubbard on 14 September 1904 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.¹ Lester Melvern Ball died on 19 May 1948 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 66.¹ He was buried at Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.¹

     Laurinda E. Morris was born in July 1872 at Sarpy Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of John Morris and (????) Richten.² Laurinda E. Morris married Alfred M. Ball, son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe, on 15 August 1892 at Papillion, Sarpy Co., NE.¹ Laurinda E. Morris died on 23 November 1910 at Fremont, Dodge Co., NE, at age 38.¹ She was buried on 24 November 1910 at Ridge Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge Co., NE.¹
     Her married name was Nash.² As of 15 August 1892,her married name was Ball.¹

     Ethel M. Ball was born in August 1891 at Louisville, Cass Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred M. Ball and Laurinda E. Morris.¹
     Her married name was Shink.²

     Abbie E. Ball was born in July 1895 at Louisville, Cass Co., NE.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alfred M. Ball and Laurinda E. Morris.¹
     Her married name was Stuck.³

     Gerald Monroe Ball was born on 28 June 1896 at Louisville, Cass Co., NE.^1,2 He was the son of Alfred M. Ball and Laurinda E. Morris.¹ Gerald Monroe Ball married Ruby L. Olsen, daughter of Zacharias Olsen and Marianne (????), on 28 May 1921 at Fullerton, Naunce Co., NE.³ Gerald Monroe Ball died on 18 December 1968 at Fremont, Dodge Co., NE, at age 72.¹

     Charlotte L. Anderson was born on 28 July 1866 at MN.¹ She married James R Ball, son of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe, on 5 December 1891 at Papillion, Sarpy Co., NE.¹ Charlotte L. Anderson died on 16 March 1919 at North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE, at age 52.¹ She was buried at North Platte Cemetery, North Platte, Lincoln Co., NE.¹
     As of 5 December 1891,her married name was Ball.¹

     Oliver Earthman Ball was born on 6 March 1894 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.^1,2 He was the son of James R Ball and Charlotte L. Anderson.¹ Oliver Earthman Ball married Rebecca Mannery circa 1919; were later divorced.^1,3 Oliver Earthman Ball died on 28 November 1975 at Janesville, Lassen Co., CA, at age 81.¹

     Delores Jean Ball is the daughter of Lloyd Bistol Ball and Oleta May Mooney.¹

     Hardy Arvey Ball was born on 8 September 1901 at Louisville, Cass Co., NE.^1,2 He was the son of James R Ball and Charlotte L. Anderson.¹ Hardy Arvey Ball married Marie Lavern Jacobson, daughter of (????) Ware, on 19 April 1922.¹ Hardy Arvey Ball died on 27 March 1962 at San Francisco Co., CA, at age 60.²

     Lloyd Bistol Ball was born on 9 October 1907 at Fremont, Dodge Co., NE.^1,2 He was the son of James R Ball and Charlotte L. Anderson.¹ Lloyd Bistol Ball married Oleta May Mooney, daughter of Harry C. Mooney and Zula (????), circa 1930.³ Lloyd Bistol Ball died on 14 July 1991 at Nampa, Canyon Co., ID, at age 83.^2,1 He was buried on 18 July 1991 at Melba, Canyon Co., ID.¹

     Violet Lillian Ball was born on 24 January 1890 at Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of James R Ball and Charlotte L. Anderson.¹ Violet Lillian Ball married Saren Thompson in 1911 at Sarpy Co., NE.¹ Violet Lillian Ball died on 30 January 1952 at Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR, at age 62.^1,2
     As of 1911,her married name was Thompson.¹

     Mabel I. Ball was born on 17 March 1904 at Arlington, Cass Co., NE.^1,3 She was the daughter of James R Ball and Charlotte L. Anderson.¹ Mabel I. Ball died on 7 April 2002 at age 98.³
     Her married name was Blakeman.

     Elza Coffee Armstrong was born on 24 August 1855 at Washington Co., IL.¹ He married Julia Etta Ball, daughter of James M. Ball and Julia Etta Noe, on 19 September 1878 at Sarpy Co., NE.¹ Elza Coffee Armstrong died on 1 May 1939 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 83.¹ He was buried on 3 May 1939 at Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Sarpy Co., NE.²
     From an obituary (Springfield, Nebraska): “E. C. Armstrong of Lincoln passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Mester in Lincoln last Monday. Burial at Springfield Cemetery yesterday. Besides Mrs. Mester, the deceased leaves two other daughters, Mrs. Bessie Anderson of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Mrs. Theodore Wilcox of Louisville, and two sons Roy of Little Sioux, Iowa and Ransom of Lincoln. A daughter in law, Mrs. Grover Armstrong resides here in Springfield.”.³ From an obituary: “Elza C. Armstrong, 83, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John Mester, 1532 North 24th St. Besides Mrs. Mester, survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Anderson of Council Bluff, Iowa, and Mrs. Olive Wilcox of Louisville, Neb. two sons Roy of Little Sioux, Iowa and Ransom of Lincoln, a brother, David of Independence, Missouri, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 O'clock Wednesday at the Umberger Chapel with Elder Hagen Officiating. Burial in the Springfield Cemetery.”.⁴