Person Page - 1900

     Oscar B. Benedict was born circa 1844 at NJ.¹ He was the son of Terah Benedict and Julia Camp Ball.¹

     James P. Benedict was born circa 1848 at NJ.¹ He was the son of Terah Benedict and Julia Camp Ball.¹

     Mary Phoenice (????) married John Kitchell, son of Abraham Kitchell and Sarah Bruen, circa 1734.¹
     As of circa 1734,her married name was Kitchell.¹

     Lucina Amelia Ball was born on 20 August 1847 at Greensburg, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham.¹ Lucina Amelia Ball died on 14 January 1901 at Lake Placid, Essex Co., NY, at age 53.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Canadaigua, Ontario Co., NY.²

     Lucius Lorenzo Ball was born on 29 March 1850 at Greensburg, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham.¹ Lucius Lorenzo Ball married Sarah Rogers, daughter of John Rogers, on 1 June 1893 at Bay City, Bay Co., MI.¹ Lucius Lorenzo Ball died on 22 July 1932 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 82.¹ He was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.²
     From an obituary: Dr. Lucius L. Ball, 82, the eldest of the Ball Brothers, Muncie philanthropists, died at 12:20 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home on Minnetrista Boulevard, following an extended illness. A resident of Muncie for more than 30 years, he gained many friendships here and was loved by all who knew him. His untimely death came as a distinct shock to the many friends of the community. Dr. Ball was born in Greensburg, Trumbull County, Ohio, on March 29 1850, his father, Lucius Stiles Ball, born in Ascot, Canada, and his mother, Maria P. (Bingham) Ball born in Stansted, Canada. When he was 12 years old, his father and mother and family moved to New York state, locating near Buffalo, and two years later they moved to Canandaigua, New York, where they remained for ten years. The children attended the public schools and completed their education in Canandaigua Academy. The father died in Canandaigua on January 25, 1878, and shortly after his death the mother and five sons moved to Buffalo, N.Y. where Lucius Ball entered the medical department of the University of Buffalo and was graduated in 1889.
     For three years thereafter, Dr. Ball served as house physician in the Adrian Hospital in Pennsylvania and then began the practice of medicine in Buffalo. In 1894, he rejoined his brothers in Muncie. The year before he married Sarah Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers of Buffalo. Although retired from active practice of his profession for many years, Dr. Ball kept abreast of new discoveries in medical science and in touch with his profession and he held membership relations with the state and national medical societies, the American Medical Association, the Muncie Academy of Medicine, the Delaware-Blackford Medical Society; and with the Medical Section of the American Life Insurance Convention. Dr. Ball was a member of Muncie Lodge No. 433, F and AM, Muncie Commandery No. 18, Knights of Templar, and a thirty-second degree Mason. He was also a member of St. John's Universalist Church.
     Those surviving him are the widow, Sarah, at home; two brothers, Frank C. and George A. Ball, prominent Muncie manufacturers; one daughter, Mrs. Leland Robinson of Bronxville N.Y; and one grandson, Lucius Ashley Robinson of Bronxville. Two brothers, William C. Ball and Edmund B. Ball, died in recent years. Dr. Ball practiced his profession in Muncie until about 12 years ago, maintaining offices in the Wysor Block at the time of his retirement. He was also affiliated with his brothers in the Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company until a few years ago. He was active in the local medical societies and he was widely acquainted in Muncie and vicinity. He was also active in the affairs of the Masonic Lodge.³      Left photo courtesy of "TriciaB5581"; right photo courtesy of Ball State University.^4,5

     William Charles Ball was born on 13 August 1852 at Greensburg, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham.¹ William Charles Ball married Emma Cora Wood, daughter of John D. Wood and Caroline Matilda Farrar, on 22 December 1890 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.¹ William Charles Ball died on 20 April 1921 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.²
     From an obituary: William Charles Ball, 69, secretary of the Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company, prominent Muncie resident, and widely known throughout this and other states, died at 3:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family home in Minnetrista Boulevard, following a week's illness of pneumonia. Mr. Ball was born in Greensburg, Ohio, August 13, 1852, the third of eight children born to Lucius Syles and Maria P. Ball. In 1867 the family moved to Canandaigua County, N.Y., where Mr. Ball attended the public schools and the Canandaigua Academy. After the death of his father, the family moved to Buffalo, N.Y. where the five brothers began their industrial career in a manufacturing business. in 1887 following the discovery of natural gas in Muncie, Mr. Ball's four brothers moved to this city and established the foundation of their present business, although William remained in Buffalo in charge of the factory in that city. A few years later, he joined his brothers in Muncie and had resided here since that time.
     In December 1890. Mr. Ball was united in marriage to Miss Emma C. Wood, who survives him. Besides the widow, one son, William H. Ball, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. W. H. Ball, granddaughter, Lucina Ball; four brothers, Frank C. Ball, George A. Ball, Lucius L. Ball, Edmund B. Ball, and one sister, Frances A. Mauck, wife of J.W. Mauck, president of Hillsdale College, Mich., survive. Through all his residence in this city, Mr. Ball was active in his personal business and in civic welfare. Everything that was worthy appealed to him and received his sympathy and support. The cause of human brotherhood made a strong appeal to him and he identified himself closely with religious, civic and fraternal orders. He was prominent in Masonic circles and for many years was an active member of the Muncie Commandery No. 18, Knights Templar, all offices of which he had served with honor. At the time of his death he was a past eminent commander of Muncie Commandery, and a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason.
     Mr. Ball had been a member and active worker in St. Johns Universalist Church from the time of his residence in Muncie. He had recently succeeded his brother, F.C. Ball as superintendent of the Sunday school. In the Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Club, Mr. Ball manifested his deep interest in the welfare and prosperity of his city. He was a man of great refinement and aesthetic taste. Everything that was beautiful in art, literature, music and life awakened a response in his heart. His mind was richly stored with rare gems of both prose and poetry, with which he delighted and inspired his friends and associates. He found the world a good and beautiful place to live in and endeavored to show his appreciation by contributing of his own life to everything that was good, noble, beautiful and true. Evidence of his generosity will long remain in Muncie as a memorial to the man. In his office, his home, his church, in lodge and in all his varied capacities and activities, he was ever a lovable and dependable man. His death is distinctly a community loss.²      Left photo courtesy of "TriciaB5581"; right photo courtesy of Ball State University.^3,4

     Edmund Burke Ball was born on 27 October 1855 at Greensburg, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham.¹ Edmund Burke Ball married Bertha Crosley, daughter of Marion Crosley, on 7 October 1903 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.¹ Edmund Burke Ball died on 8 March 1925 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.²
     Left photo courtesy of "TriciaB5581"; right photo courtesy of Ball State University.^3,4

     Frank Clayton Ball was born on 24 November 1857 at Greensburg, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham.¹ Frank Clayton Ball married Elizabeth W. Brady on 1 November 1893 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.¹ Frank Clayton Ball died on 19 March 1943 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 85.²
     Began mfg. business with 4 brothers at Buffalo, 1880, moved to Muncie, Ind., 1888, and is pres. Ball Bros. Co., main offices at Muncie, and factories in Tex., Ill., Okla., W.Va. and Ind; also pres. Muncie & Western Railroad Co; dir. Borg Warner Corp., Chicago. Ball Bros. donated $7,000,000 or more to ednl. and welfare work including: bldgs. for Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. at Muncie, also Ball Memorial Hosp. and Masonic Auditorium; James Whitcomb Riley Children’s Hosp., Indianapolis; Hillsdale Coll., Mich; Keuka Coll., N.Y; etc. Dir. Ball Memorial Hosp., Y.M.C.A., Ball State Teachers Coll. (Muncie.)²      Left photo courtesy of "TriciaB5581"; right photo courtesy of Ball State University.^3,4

     Mary Frances Ball was born on 7 August 1860 at Greensburg, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham.¹ Mary Frances Ball married William J. Mauck on 25 December 1884 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.¹ Mary Frances Ball died on 21 February 1926 at Cairo, Egypt, at age 65.¹
     As of 25 December 1884,her married name was Mauck.

     George Alexander Ball was born on 5 November 1862 at Greensburg, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham.¹ George Alexander Ball married Frances Emily Woodworth on 23 October 1893 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.¹ George Alexander Ball died on 22 October 1955 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 92.^2,3
     Left photo courtesy of "TriciaB5581"; right photo courtesy of Ball State University.^4,5

     Clinton Harvey Ball was born on 8 June 1867 at Tonawanda, Erie Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham.¹ Clinton Harvey Ball died on 2 May 1869 at age 1.¹

     Frances Emily Woodworth was born on 13 January 1872 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.² She married George Alexander Ball, son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham, on 23 October 1893 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.²
     As of 23 October 1893,her married name was Ball.

     Elizabeth Ball was born on 16 December 1897 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of George Alexander Ball and Frances Emily Woodworth.¹

     Sarah Rogers was born on 23 November 1857 at Lockport, Niagara Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of John Rogers.² Sarah Rogers married Lucius Lorenzo Ball, son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham, on 1 June 1893 at Bay City, Bay Co., MI.¹ Sarah Rogers died on 11 June 1952 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 94.³ She was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.³
     As of 1 June 1893,her married name was Ball.

     Helen Ball was born on 12 June 1895.¹ She was the daughter of Lucius Lorenzo Ball and Sarah Rogers.¹ Helen Ball married Leleand Rex Robinson.¹ Helen Ball died on 1 June 1994 at Bronxville, Westchester Co., NY, at age 98.² She was buried at Christ Church Columbarium, Bronxville, Westchester Co., NY.²
     Her married name was Robinson.

     Leleand Rex Robinson was born on 12 June 1893.¹ He married Helen Ball, daughter of Lucius Lorenzo Ball and Sarah Rogers.¹ Leleand Rex Robinson died in 1966.² He was buried at Christ Church Columbarium, Bronxville, Westchester Co., NY.²

     Leland Ball Robinson was born on 11 January 1927 at Manhattan, New York Co., NY.^1,2 He was the son of Leleand Rex Robinson and Helen Ball.¹ Leland Ball Robinson died on 2 March 1931 at NY at age 4.² He was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.²

     Lucius Ashley Robinson is the son of Leleand Rex Robinson and Helen Ball.¹

     Sarah Rogers Robinson is the daughter of Leleand Rex Robinson and Helen Ball.¹

     Emma Cora Wood was born on 22 July 1855 at Concord, Middlesex Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of John D. Wood and Caroline Matilda Farrar.³ Emma Cora Wood married William Charles Ball, son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham, on 22 December 1890 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.¹ Emma Cora Wood died on 14 November 1942 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 87.³ She was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.³
     As of 22 December 1890,her married name was Ball.

     William Hudson Ball was born on 28 October 1893 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY.¹ He was the son of William Charles Ball and Emma Cora Wood.¹ William Hudson Ball married Agnes Marian Medsker, daughter of Chauncey L. Medsker and Leonore A. Bowles, on 14 November 1917 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.¹ William Hudson Ball died on 6 September 1980 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 86.² He was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.³

     Agnes Marian Medsker was born on 3 December 1892 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Chauncey L. Medsker and Leonore A. Bowles.³ Agnes Marian Medsker married William Hudson Ball, son of William Charles Ball and Emma Cora Wood, on 14 November 1917 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.¹ Agnes Marian Medsker died in March 1985 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 92.⁴
     As of 14 November 1917,her married name was Ball.

     Lucina Ball was born on 21 August 1918 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of William Hudson Ball and Agnes Marian Medsker.¹ Lucina Ball married Edwin Breck Eckerson, son of Albert Bogert Eckerson and Mary Elizabeth Breck, on 5 June 1940 at Delaware Co., IN.^2,3
     As of 5 June 1940,her married name was Eckerson.

     William Hudson Ball is the son of William Hudson Ball and Agnes Marian Medsker.¹

     Bertha Crosley was born on 11 February 1875 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN.² She was the daughter of Marion Crosley.² Bertha Crosley married Edmund Burke Ball, son of Lucius Styles Ball and Maria Polly Bingham, on 7 October 1903 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.¹ Bertha Crosley died on 7 September 1957 at Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, at age 82.² She was buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN.²
     As of 7 October 1903,her married name was Ball.