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     Mims T. Jemison was born in October 1895 at AL.¹ He was the son of Mims Penn Jemison and Mary Torrey.¹

     Mary V. Jemison was born in May 1898 at AL.¹ She was the daughter of Mims Penn Jemison and Mary Torrey.¹

     William Jemison married Sarah Mims.¹

     Sarah Mims married William Jemison.¹
     Her married name was Jemison.¹

     Corinthia Ball was born after 1850; probably died young.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Doric S. Ball and Harriett Sarah Jemison.¹

     Fidelie Ball was the daughter of Dr. Doric S. Ball and Harriett Sarah Jemison.¹
     Comment by DGB: I have found no evidence in the 1840, 1850, 1860 or 1870 census of a "Fidelie" or any spelling that could be this person, but family records indicate she existed. The more likely possibility would be that the name "Sister Fidelie" was taken after joining a religious order and that originally she was either Sarah or Irene. End of comment. Fidelie Ball was a member of a religious order and was known as "Sister Fidelie."¹

     Virginia Childes married Robert Jemison Ball, son of Dr. Doric S. Ball and Harriett Sarah Jemison, on 26 December 1865.¹
     As of 26 December 1865,her married name was Ball.¹ There is a letter to D. S. Ball mentioning that the wife of Robert J. Ball was being considered for entry into a hospital for the insane. That letter mentions Cherokee (as daughter of Robert) and Ionia (likely another daughter of Robert) offering to take Robert's wife into that hospital for $20 per month as a charity patient.²

     Cherokee Jemison Ball was born on 4 August 1888 at Boston, Middlesex Co., MA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Robert Jemison Ball and Julia Augusta Wortz.^4,1 Cherokee Jemison Ball married James Williamson Dillon, son of James W. Dillon and Jennie McIntosh, on 14 February 1912 at Manhattan, New York Co., NY; "Cherokee Mary Ball."² Cherokee Jemison Ball and James Williamson Dillon were divorced in 1934 at Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL.⁵ Cherokee Jemison Ball died on 18 September 1967 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 79; SSDI lists last place of residence as Los Angeles CA.^6,7
     As of 14 February 1912,her married name was Dillon.²

     Ionia Jemison Ball was the daughter of Robert Jemison Ball and Virginia Childes.¹

     Louise C. M. Hansen was born circa 1854 at NY; Comment by DGB: The 1880 census lists her father's birthplace as AL and her mother's birthplace as NY. End of comment.² She married Robert Jemison Ball, son of Dr. Doric S. Ball and Harriett Sarah Jemison, circa 1879.³
     As of circa 1879,her married name was Ball. Comment by DGB: There are "Ball" census records for a widowed mother "Louisa" or "Louise" with daughter "Louisa" or "Louise" in Manhattan NY for 1905 and in Bronx NY for 1910 that are sometimes presented as this family. The problems with that is that the husband/father, Robert Jemison Ball was still living at those times. As well, the birthplace for the parents of the mother are listed as "Germany", but should show as AL and NY to be correct. Similarly the the daughter's father in both censuses is listed as born in NY, whereas the correct location would be AL. End of comment.

     Robert Jemison Ball was born on 17 April 1880 at New York, New York Co., NY.^2,3 He was the son of Robert Jemison Ball and Louise C. M. Hansen.^4,1 Robert Jemison Ball married Carrie Edna (????) circa 1911.^3,5 Robert Jemison Ball died on 22 May 1977 at age 97; SSDI lists last residence as Washington, Wikles Co., GA.^6,7 He was buried at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, Wilkes Co., GA.⁷
     Photo courtesy of Terry Ball.⁸

     Louise Charlotte Ball was born on 28 May 1887 at New York, New York Co., NY.^4,5 She was the daughter of Robert Jemison Ball and Louise C. M. Hansen.¹ Louise Charlotte Ball married John Byron Bundren, son of R. Beuford Bundren and Elizabeth M. Farmer, on 20 June 1917 at Manhattan, New York Co., NY.^4,3 Louise Charlotte Ball died on 3 May 1946 at Manhattan, New York Co., NY, at age 58.^4,5
     She was founder and Dean of the New York School of Dental Hygiene, Trustee of Howard University, member of the DAR, and member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She lived at 733 Stuart Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY, and her dental office was at 130 East End Avenue, New York City.⁴ Comment by DGB: There are "Ball" census records for a widowed mother "Louisa" or "Louise" with daughter "Louisa" or "Louise" in Manhattan NY for 1905 and in Bronx NY for 1910 that are sometimes presented as this family. The problems with that is that the husband/father, Robert Jemison Ball was still living at those times. As well, the birthplace for the parents of the mother are listed as "Germany", but should show as AL and NY to be correct. Similarly the the daughter's father in both censuses is listed as born in NY, whereas the correct location would be AL. End of comment. As of 20 June 1917,her married name was Bundren.⁴ She A.B., D.D.S., was Director for the International Dental Health Foundation for Children, Inc. in New York, NY circa 1927.¹

     Joseph Dawson married Harriet Edwards.¹

     Harriet Edwards married Joseph Dawson.¹
     Her married name was Dawson.¹

     William Dawson was the son of William Bunn Dawson and Anita Ball.¹
     Photo courtesy of Cleas Jonsson.

     Una Dawson was the daughter of William Bunn Dawson and Anita Ball.¹

     Joseph Dawson was the son of William Bunn Dawson and Anita Ball.¹
     Joseph Dawson died at birth.²

     Anita Dawson was born on 10 December 1885.¹ She was the daughter of William Bunn Dawson and Anita Ball.¹ Anita Dawson died on 1 October 1892 at Kingston, Sierra Co., NM, at age 6; scarlet fever.¹
     Anita Dawson was also known as Cutie.¹

     Clytia Isode Dawson was born on 29 July 1888.¹ She was the daughter of William Bunn Dawson and Anita Ball.¹ Clytia Isode Dawson died on 7 September 1892 at Kingston, Sierra Co., NM, at age 4; scarlet fever.¹

     Harriet Jemison Dawson was born circa 1887 at NM.² She was the daughter of William Bunn Dawson and Anita Ball.¹ Harriet Jemison Dawson died on 19 July 1887. During a trip from New Mexico to Florida the stage was held up by highwaymen and everybody was told to get out of the stagecoach. Anita Dawson's mother, Harriet Ball, was holding little Harriet and, when she attempted to get out of the coach, she dropped the child. Little Harriet got internal injuries and lived only a few more days.²

     Ovid Tristan Dawson was born circa 1897.¹ He was the son of William Bunn Dawson and Anita Ball.¹ Ovid Tristan Dawson died on 4 April 1900.¹

     Olga Mims Dawson was born on 10 January 1890 at Kingston, Sierra Co., NM.¹ She was the daughter of William Bunn Dawson and Anita Ball.¹ Olga Mims Dawson married Folke Jonsson, son of Axel Johan Jonsson and Ragnhild Lundren, on 20 October 1909 at Church Saint Honoree, Place Victor Hugo, Paris, France.¹ Olga Mims Dawson died on 27 November 1978 at Gothenburgh, Sweden, at age 88.¹
     As of 20 October 1909,her married name was Jonsson.¹      Photos courtesy of Cleas Jonsson.

     Folke Jonsson was born on 19 May 1886 at Gothenburgh, Sweden.² He was the son of Axel Johan Jonsson and Ragnhild Lundren.² Folke Jonsson married Olga Mims Dawson, daughter of William Bunn Dawson and Anita Ball, on 20 October 1909 at Church Saint Honoree, Place Victor Hugo, Paris, France.¹ Folke Jonsson died on 12 March 1961 at age 74.²
     He started in business as a partner in his fathers business, Jonsson & Sternhagen, and later took over the company and had it until he retired. He was Consul General for Bulgaria and received two of their highest orders. He also received the Vasa order from the Swedish Government.²      Photo and painting courtesy of Cleas Jonsson.

     Folke Jonsson is the son of Folke Jonsson and Olga Mims Dawson.¹

     Anita Jonsson was born on 3 September 1910 at Gothenburgh, Sweden.² She was the daughter of Folke Jonsson and Olga Mims Dawson.¹ Anita Jonsson died in 2002.¹
     Her married name was Hansson.²