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     Edmund Elcock married Rosa Emily Louise Hassell.¹

     Rosa Emily Louise Hassell married Edmund Elcock.¹
     Her married name was Elcock.¹

     Dudley Barber Ball was born on 17 October 1919 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.^2,3 He was the son of Leslie Hatfield Ball and Katherine E. Dudley.⁴ Dudley Barber Ball married Helena Huse, daughter of Roy A. Huse and Maryette Cone, on 24 November 1945 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.⁵ Dudley Barber Ball died on 15 June 2000 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT, at age 80.¹ He was buried at Randolph Center Cemetery, Randolph Center, Orange Co., VT.¹
     After marriage they made their home in Washington DC, moved to Newington CT about 1953, and retired back to Randolph VT about 1990.⁵ He worked at the Library of Congress.¹

     Helena Huse was born on 26 October 1917 at Windsor, Windsor Co., VT.² She was the daughter of Roy A. Huse and Maryette Cone.² Helena Huse married Dudley Barber Ball, son of Leslie Hatfield Ball and Katherine E. Dudley, on 24 November 1945 at Randolph, Orange Co., VT.² Helena Huse died on 23 September 2018 at Berlin, Washington Co., VT, at age 100.³ She was buried at Randolph Center Cemetery, Randolph, Orange Co., VT.³
     As of 24 November 1945,her married name was Ball.²

     Thomas Dudley Ball is the son of Dudley Barber Ball and Helena Huse.¹

     Ruth Jane Ball was born on 7 March 1896 at North Ferrisburgh, Addison Co., VT.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Thomas Ball and Jennie Alletta Barber.² Ruth Jane Ball married Walter Thomas Biggar, son of Walter Biggar and Mary (????), circa 1928.³ Ruth Jane Ball died on 28 March 1962 at Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, at age 66.⁴ She was buried at Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.⁴
     Before marriage, she taught zoology at the University of Vermont.¹ As of circa 1928,her married name was Biggar.²

     Dr. Betsy Louise Biggar is the daughter of Walter Thomas Biggar and Ruth Jane Ball.²

     Robert Stewart Ball is the son of Alvin George Ball and Mildred Paton.²

     Almer Ball was born circa 1833 at VT.¹

     Emma Mary Foss was born on 31 July 1851 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.^2,3 She was the daughter of Smith Foss and Mary J. Campbell.³ Emma Mary Foss married Homer Newell Ball, son of Alvin Ball and Harriet Hard, on 19 March 1870.¹ Emma Mary Foss died on 19 August 1935 at Ferrisburgh, Addison Co., VT, at age 84; automobile accident.^4,3 She was buried at Union Cemetery, Ferrisburgh, Addison Co., VT.⁴
     As of 19 March 1870,her married name was Ball.¹

     Henry Ball was born circa 1820 at Canada.¹ He married Sarah (????) circa 1864.¹

     Sarah (????) was born circa 1843 at VT.¹ She married Henry Ball circa 1864.¹
     As of circa 1864,her married name was Ball.¹

     Esther Ball was born circa 1866 at VT.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Ball and Sarah (????)¹

     Catherine Ball was born circa 1869 at VT.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Ball and Sarah (????)¹

     John Ball was born circa 1784 at ME.² He was the son of Moses Ball and Vashti Oaks.¹ John Ball married Eunice Cole circa 1815.¹ John Ball died on 10 May 1863.³ He was buried at Burnham Hollow Cemetery, Arkwright, Chautauqua Co., NY.³
     Comment by DGB: The basis for connecting the three Ferrisburgh VT Ball brothers (Jesse, Alvin, and John) to Moses Ball is based upon an analysis of the 1790 census records for the six New England states reviewing every Ball family with at least 3 males in the 0-15 age group. In total there were 23 Ball families in 1790 fitting that profile. One key consideration is that a male direct descendant of Alvin Ball provided a yDNA sample that confirmed that the Ferrisburgh VT Ball brothers were connected to the line of John Ball and Elizabeth Pierce of Watertown MA.
     The review of the 1790 census showed: Connecticut: one match that was a descendant of Alling Ball of New Haven, so genetically not a match to the Ferrisburgh VT Balls. Maine: the family of Samuel Ball living at Boothbay ME had 3 males in the correct age range, none of whom have been identified; however, that Samuel had a son John (1757-1823) that would make it quite unlikely for a second son to be named John while the first was still living. New Hampshire: three Ball families all descendants of Nathanial Ball of Concord MA, so genetically not a match. Massachusetts: 11 Ball families and ten have well known male children in that 0-15 age range that are not a match for the Ferrisburgh brothers. The remaining "Jona Ball" of Bedford MA is a bit of a mystery, but that is an unlikely seacoast location for families migrating to Vermont, so is not considered to be a likely candidate. Rhode Island: three Ball families all descendants of Edward Ball of Block Island RI, so genetically not a match. Vermont: four Ball families including Samuel Ball of Marlborough VT whose sons of that age are known, Jonathan Ball descended from the NJ Ball clan, so genetically not a match, Nathan Ball (whose children are known) and his brother Moses Ball (whose first child was known to be a Jesse of the right age to match the Ferrisburgh Jesse Ball) whose other children are unknown, so becomes the only viable candidate in the 1790 census in New England. Key here is that the yDNA of Moses Ball is known to be the same as the Ferrisburgh Balls.
     Are there other candidates? Possibly the 1790 census didn't catch everyone or the three Ferrisburgh Ball brothers could have been living that year with a family of a different surname. While the linking of Moses Ball as father to the Ferrisburgh VT brothers is not proven, it would appear likely that Moses and Vashti Ball are the only strong candidates. End of comment.

     Eunice Cole was born circa 1795 at ME.² She married John Ball, son of Moses Ball and Vashti Oaks, circa 1815.¹
     As of circa 1815,her married name was Ball.¹

     Tyler Palmer married Aseneth Varney.¹

     Mary Ball was born circa 1818 at VT.¹ She was the daughter of John Ball and Eunice Cole.¹ Mary Ball married Amos Palmer, son of Tyler Palmer and Aseneth Varney, circa 1851.² Mary Ball died in 1889 at Arkwright, Chautauqua Co., NY.³
     As of circa 1851,her married name was Palmer.²

     Samuel C. Ball was born circa 1825 at VT; Note: 1821 on tombstone.^1,2 He was the son of John Ball and Eunice Cole.¹ Samuel C. Ball married Nancy Billings, daughter of J. Billings and Betsey (????), circa 1850.³ Samuel C. Ball died in 1884.² He was buried at Cowden Cemetery, Arkwright, Chautauqua Co., NY.²

     Lydia C. Ball was born circa 1827 at VT.¹ She was the daughter of John Ball and Eunice Cole.¹ Lydia C. Ball married Emerson Burge before 1860.² Lydia C. Ball died before 1880.³
     As of before 1860,her married name was Burge.²

     Nathan M. Ball was born circa 10 November 1830 at VT; age at death 80y 5m 22d.^1,2 He was the son of John Ball and Eunice Cole.¹ Nathan M. Ball married Mariette Palmer, daughter of Tyler Palmer and Aseneth Varney, circa 1860.³ Nathan M. Ball died on 2 May 1911.² He was buried at Cowden Cemetery, Arkwright, Chautauqua Co., NY.²

     Hannah M. Ball was born circa 1833 at NY.¹ She was the daughter of John Ball and Eunice Cole.¹ Hannah M. Ball married Milton Billings, son of J. Billings and Betsey (????), before 1860.² Hannah M. Ball died on 9 June 1899.²
     As of before 1860,her married name was Billings.²

     Lansing Hard married Aurilla Marsh.¹

     Aurilla Marsh married Lansing Hard.¹
     Her married name was Hard.¹