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     Samuel Chapin and Lucy Darby posted marriage intentions on 1 October 1768 at Rutland, Worcester Co., MA; "Widow Lucy Ball" and "Samuell Chafin."²

     Persis Stone was born on 4 February 1742 at Leicester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Stone and Elisabeth (????) Persis Stone married Israel Ball, son of Eleazer Ball and Abigail Rogers, on 17 April 1760 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² Persis Stone and Israel Ball posted marriage intentions on 16 December 1759 at Leicester, Worcester Co., MA; "Peirces Stone."³
     As of 17 April 1760,her married name was Ball.

     Jonathan Ball was born on 29 June 1761 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of Israel Ball and Persis Stone.¹
     He resided at Barnard, Windsor Co., VT 1784 and may have been the Jonathan Ball who was a grantee at Randolph, Orange Co., VT, or who was listed in the 1790 census of Norwich, Windsor Co., VT.³

     Levi Ball was born on 26 April 1764 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of Israel Ball and Persis Stone.¹ Levi Ball married Betsy (????)³
     Levi Ball, resident of Kingston, Addison Co., VT, on 10 April 1818 declared he enlisted in April 1782 at Spencer MA into the Massachusetts line during the Revolutionary War.³ Levi Ball, aged 56 years, on 14 June 1820 declared he enlisted at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA, into the Company commanded by Captain Luther Bailey in the regiment commanded by Col. Ebenezer Sprout in the Massachusetts line. He makes a declaration of his property. His occupation is a farmer. He has a wife aged 44 years; he has five children under age; he has three daughters out at service, two sons, Jehiel aged 16 years and Ira aged 6 years.³

     Capt. Ezra Ball was born on 26 February 1767 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.³ He was the son of Israel Ball and Persis Stone.¹ Capt. Ezra Ball married Frances Bucknell, daughter of Amos Bucknell and Elizabeth (????), circa 1791 at VT.⁴ Capt. Ezra Ball married Susan (????) circa 1800.⁴ Capt. Ezra Ball married Deborah Boynton say 1812.⁴ Capt. Ezra Ball died on 28 June 1827 at Bolton, Brome Co., QC, Canada, at age 60.²

     Tyler Ball was born on 16 August 1769 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of Israel Ball and Persis Stone.¹ Tyler Ball married Martha Fitts, daughter of Samuel Fitts and Martha Stearns, say 1799.³ Tyler Ball died on 16 April 1828 at age 58.⁴ He was buried at North Hollow Cemetery, Granville, Addison Co., VT.⁵

     Persis Ball was born on 17 February 1772 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Israel Ball and Persis Stone.¹ Persis Ball married Joseph Patrick circa 1789.³ Persis Ball died on 3 October 1847 at Irasburg, Orleans Co., VT, at age 75.³ She was buried at Irasburg Cemetery, Irasburg, Orleans Co., VT.⁴
     As of circa 1789,her married name was Patrick.

     Chloe Ball was born on 22 October 1775 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Israel Ball and Persis Stone.¹ Chloe Ball died on 4 May 1776 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.³

     Phebe Ball was born on 10 March 1778 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Israel Ball and Persis Stone.¹

     Rufus Ball was born on 31 March 1781 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of Israel Ball and Persis Stone.¹ Rufus Ball married Rebecca Woods, daughter of Daniel Woods and Rebecca Lund, on 4 December 1806 at Corinth, Orange Co., VT.³ Rufus Ball died on 26 January 1857 at Orange, Orange Co., VT, at age 75.³

     (daughter) Ball was born on 21 May 1783 at Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Israel Ball and Persis Stone.¹

     Beulah Whitney was born on 5 June 1745 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Joshua I. Whitney and Mehitable Wilson.² Beulah Whitney married John Ball, son of Eleazer Ball and Margaret (????), on 14 April 1765 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.³ Beulah Whitney died on 26 March 1822 at Langdon, Sullivan Co., NH, at age 76.²
     As of 14 April 1765,her married name was Ball.¹ From a newspaper notice: Stray Man. Left this place on Friday, 17th of November, 1809, a person by the name of John Ball, supposed to be deranged. Said Ball is about 25 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high; slim built, light complexion, and brown hair; had on a light colored great coat, without a cape; dark brown spencer, and vest, fustian pantaloons, and calfskin boots. He has left a handsome property in the care of an aged mother; which, with all the trouble of his absence, has brought her to a low state of health. Any person that will give information so that he may be found, shall be handsomely rewarded by, Beulah Ball., 28 Dec., 1809, Langdon, NH.⁴

     Daniel Ball was born on 10 August 1765 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of John Ball and Beulah Whitney.¹ Daniel Ball married Ruth Stimpson, daughter of Thomas Stimpson and Sarah Fuller, on 12 February 1789 at Springfield, Windsor Co., VT.³ Daniel Ball died on 23 June 1824 at Bridport, Addison Co., VT, at age 58; killed by his son Charles.⁴
     From the 15 Feb 1825 trial of Charles Ball for the murder of his father, Daniel Ball: The trial of Charles Ball on an indictment for the murder of his father on 23 June 1824 at Bridport came on at the Supreme Court for Addison County and lasted two days. The testimony adduced in defence of the prisoner was chiefly with a view to establish his insanity and probably so far influenced the Jury. After being out about three hours, they returned with a verdict of "not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter."
     On the Saturday following the prisoner was brought into court and being asked if he had anything to offer that the court should not proceed to pronounce sentence of the law, he said he had -- that he was innocent of the charge brought against him. The Hon. Chief Judge Skinner then proceeded to pronounce sentence: that Charles Ball, the prisoner at the bar be forthwith taken from the place of his confinement here and carried to the State Prison at Windsor in the County of Windsor and that he be therein confined to hard labor during his life.⁴

     Eleazer Ball was born on 11 May 1767 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of John Ball and Beulah Whitney.¹ Eleazer Ball married Hepzibah Blood, daughter of Joseph Blood and Hannah (????), on 21 August 1823 at Hollis, Hillsborough Co., NH.³ Eleazer Ball married Ruth (????) on 2 March 1824 at Pepperell, Middlesex Co., MA.⁴ Eleazer Ball and Hepzibah Blood posted marriage intentions on 19 July 1823 at Groton, Middlesex Co., MA.⁵ Eleazer Ball and Ruth (????) posted marriage intentions on 14 February 1824 at Groton, Middlesex Co., MA.⁵ Eleazer Ball died on 2 October 1840 at Alms House, Pepperell, Middlesex Co., MA, at age 73.⁶

     Sybbel Ball was born on 19 September 1768 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA; "Sibbil."² She was the daughter of John Ball and Beulah Whitney.³ Sybbel Ball married Benjamin Palmer, son of David Palmer and Eunice Wood, circa 1788.⁴ Sybbel Ball died on 19 April 1847 at Langdon, Sullivan Co., NH, at age 78.⁴
     As of circa 1788,her married name was Palmer.⁴

     Peter Ball was born on 20 July 1770 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of John Ball and Beulah Whitney.¹ Peter Ball died at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA; the record was damaged and only shows 9 April 177-.³

     Sarah Ball was born on 6 October 1771 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² She was the daughter of John Ball and Beulah Whitney.¹

     Mehitabel Ball was born on 24 July 1773 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² She was the daughter of John Ball and Beulah Whitney.¹ Mehitabel Ball married Asahel C. Porter on 20 May 1792 at Langdon, Sullivan Co., NH.³ Mehitabel Ball died on 17 August 1869 at age 96.³
     As of 20 May 1792,her married name was Porter.³

     John Ball was born on 25 June 1775 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of John Ball and Beulah Whitney.¹ John Ball died on 31 July 1860 at age 85.³
     From a newspaper notice: Stray Man. Left this place on Friday, 17th of November, 1809, a person by the name of John Ball, supposed to be deranged. Said Ball is about 25 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high; slim built, light complexion, and brown hair; had on a light colored great coat, without a cape; dark brown spencer, and vest, fustian pantaloons, and calfskin boots. He has left a handsome property in the care of an aged mother; which, with all the trouble of his absence, has brought her to a low state of health. Any person that will give information so that he may be found, shall be handsomely rewarded by, Beulah Ball., 28 Dec., 1809, Langdon, NH.⁴

     Anne Blazedil was born circa 1725.² She married John Ball, son of Caleb Ball and Experience Flagg, circa 1746.¹ Anne Blazedil and John Ball posted marriage intentions on 2 August 1746 at Chelmsford, Middlesex Co., MA.³ Anne Blazedil died on 5 January 1798 at Wilmington, Middlesex Co., MA.²
     As of circa 1746,her married name was Ball.¹

     Rebecca Ball was born on 1 July 1747 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA; "Rebekah."² She was the daughter of John Ball and Anne Blazedil.¹

     Anna Ball was born on 8 October 1749 at Holden, Worcester Co., MA.² She was the daughter of John Ball and Anne Blazedil.¹ Anna Ball married Jabez Dexter.¹ Anna Ball died on 22 November 1823 at age 74.¹
     Her married name was Dexter.¹

     Jabez Dexter was born circa 1742.¹ He married Anna Ball, daughter of John Ball and Anne Blazedil.¹

     Hannah Flagg was born circa 1731; age at death 92y.² She married Benjamin Ball, son of Caleb Ball and Experience Flagg, on 30 January 1751/52 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.³ Hannah Flagg died on 14 March 1823 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.²
     As of 30 January 1751/52,her married name was Ball.

     Reuben Ball was born on 15 February 1753 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA; "Ruben."² He was the son of Benjamin Ball and Hannah Flagg.¹ Reuben Ball married Rebecca Winship on 21 January 1782 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.³ Reuben Ball died on 13 March 1831 at Billerica, Middlesex Co., MA, at age 78.^1,4