Francis Lee Ball1,2

M, #72701, b. 31 October 1883, d. 31 October 1963
     Francis Lee Ball was born on 31 October 1883 at QC, Canada.1 He was the son of William Lee Ball and Clara Jane Haskell.3,4 Francis Lee Ball married Charlotte F. Chesley, daughter of E. Munroe Chesley and Ella A. Rugg, on 20 June 1914 at Haverhill, Essex Co., MA.5 Francis Lee Ball died on 31 October 1963 at age 80.2 He was buried at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, QC, Canada.2

Census, Occupation & Residence

16 April 1891Richmond, Richmond and Wolfe, QC, Canada"Frank L." age 8, b. QC, with father, etc.3
14 April 1901Richmond, Richmond and Wolfe, QC, Canada"Francis L." age 17, b. QC, with father, etc.1

Child of Francis Lee Ball and Charlotte F. Chesley

Citations

  1. [S105] 1901 (31 March) Canada Census, Richmond, Richmond and Wolfe Co., QC, Canada, p. 6.
  2. [S903] Find A Grave - A User-Contributed Listing of Cemeteries and Memorials; Find A Grave Founder Jim Tipton, 2009; online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gs&, Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, QC, Canada.
  3. [S111] 1891 (6 April) Canada Census, Richmond, Richmond and Wolfe Co., QC, Canada, p. 11.
  4. [S4250] Ball Families of North America as collected by Dr. Joseph L. Druse (1915-2004), 3x5 inch index card file, last updated December 2001, Personal Library of David G. Ball, North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  5. [S20] Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910 from original records held by the Massachusetts Archives, images online at http://www.newenglandancestors.org/research/Database/MASS_BMD/default.asp, Haverhill, Essex Co., MA, vol. 625, p. 465.
  6. [S20] MA-VR 1841–1910, Haverhill, Essex Co., MA, vol. 628, p. 510.

Albert Ransome Ball1,2

M, #72702, b. 21 April 1891, d. 29 April 1915
Albert Ransome Ball
b. 1891 Richmond QC Canada
d. 1915 Boulogne France
     Albert Ransome Ball was born on 21 April 1891 at Richmond, Richmond and Wolfe, QC, Canada.1 He was the son of William Lee Ball and Nellie Lenore Ransome.1 Albert Ransome Ball died on 29 April 1915 at Boulogne, France, at age 24; a Lieutenant in Company A, Tenth Battalion, Second Brigade, of the First Canadian Contingent.3,4 He was buried at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, Estrie Region, QC, Canada.4,5
     Photo from a Manitoba newspaper reporting his death.5

Census, Occupation & Residence

14 April 1901Richmond, Richmond and Wolfe, QC, Canada"Ransom A." age 9, b. QC, with parents, etc.1
June 1911Winnipeg, MB, Canada"Albert Ransome" age 20, b. QC, commissionaire's clerk, with parents2

Citations

  1. [S105] 1901 (31 March) Canada Census, Richmond, Richmond and Wolfe Co., QC, Canada, p. 6.
  2. [S201] 1911 (1 June) Canada Census, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, p. 20.
  3. [S2153] John Ball, "Corrections - email 03," e-mail message from John Ball (Bathurst, NB) to David G. Ball, 11 November 2013.
  4. [S3442] John Ball, "Albert Ransome Ball - email 01," e-mail message from John Ball to David G. Ball, 16 Mar 2019.
  5. [S903] Find A Grave - A User-Contributed Listing of Cemeteries and Memorials; Find A Grave Founder Jim Tipton, 2009; online at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gs&, Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, Estrie Region, QC, Canada.

Isabel Gilman Shearer1

F, #72703, b. 12 April 1881, d. 4 March 1953
Isabel Gilman Shearer
b. 1881 QC Canada
d. 1953 Ottawa ON Canada
     Isabel Gilman Shearer was born on 12 April 1881 at QC, Canada.2,1 She was the daughter of James Traill Shearer and Cordelia Benton Gilman.1 Isabel Gilman Shearer married Sidney Haskell Ball, son of William Lee Ball and Clara Jane Haskell, on 7 June 1905 at Westmount, QC, Canada.1 Isabel Gilman Shearer died on 4 March 1953 at Ottawa, ON, Canada, at age 71.1
     As of say 1906,her married name was Ball.2      Photo courtesy of John Ball.3

Children of Isabel Gilman Shearer and Sidney Haskell Ball

Citations

  1. [S1180] John Ball, "Gilman, Benjamin Ball - email 02," e-mail message from John Ball (Bathurst, NB) to David G. Ball, 2 October 2010.
  2. [S201] 1911 (1 June) Canada Census, Bedford, Missisquoi, QC, Canada, p. 5.
  3. [S3443] John Ball, "J. S. Ball," database made available on-line courtesy of John Ball, https://www.ancestry.ca/family-tree/person/tree/63698287/person/44108177540/facts, database viewed 16 Mar 2019.

Sidney Shearer Ball1

M, #72704, b. 18 October 1909, d. 15 November 1991
Sidney Shearer Ball
b. 1909 QC Canada
d. 1991 London England
     Sidney Shearer Ball was born on 18 October 1909 at QC, Canada.2,1 He was the son of Sidney Haskell Ball and Isabel Gilman Shearer.2 Sidney Shearer Ball married Dorathea Graham Service.3 Sidney Shearer Ball died on 15 November 1991 at London, England, at age 82.1,3
     Photo courtesy of "John Jo Max."4

Census, Occupation & Residence

June 1911Bedford, Missisquoi, QC, Canada"Sidney S." age 1, b. QC, with parents, etc.2

Children of Sidney Shearer Ball and Dorathea Graham Service

Citations

  1. [S1180] John Ball, "Gilman, Benjamin Ball - email 02," e-mail message from John Ball (Bathurst, NB) to David G. Ball, 2 October 2010.
  2. [S201] 1911 (1 June) Canada Census, Bedford, Missisquoi, QC, Canada, p. 5.
  3. [S3443] John Ball, "J. S. Ball," database made available on-line courtesy of John Ball, https://www.ancestry.ca/family-tree/person/tree/63698287/person/44108177540/facts, database viewed 16 Mar 2019.
  4. [S4180] John Ball, "Family Portraits," e-mail message from John Ball (Bathurst, NB) to David G. Ball, 8 Mar 2022.

James Traill Shearer1

M, #72705
     James Traill Shearer married Cordelia Benton Gilman.1

Child of James Traill Shearer and Cordelia Benton Gilman

Citations

  1. [S1180] John Ball, "Gilman, Benjamin Ball - email 02," e-mail message from John Ball (Bathurst, NB) to David G. Ball, 2 October 2010.

Cordelia Benton Gilman1

F, #72706
     Cordelia Benton Gilman married James Traill Shearer.1
     Her married name was Shearer.1

Child of Cordelia Benton Gilman and James Traill Shearer

Citations

  1. [S1180] John Ball, "Gilman, Benjamin Ball - email 02," e-mail message from John Ball (Bathurst, NB) to David G. Ball, 2 October 2010.

Albert Ransome Ball1

M, #72707, b. 19 January 1915, d. 4 June 1940
Albert Ransome Ball
b. 1915
d. 1940 Neuss, Germany
     Albert Ransome Ball was born on 19 January 1915.1 He was the son of Sidney Haskell Ball and Isabel Gilman Shearer.1 Albert Ransome Ball died on 4 June 1940 at Neuss, Germany, at age 25; as a prisoner of war.1
     Photo courtesy of John Ball.2

Citations

  1. [S1180] John Ball, "Gilman, Benjamin Ball - email 02," e-mail message from John Ball (Bathurst, NB) to David G. Ball, 2 October 2010.
  2. [S3443] John Ball, "J. S. Ball," database made available on-line courtesy of John Ball, https://www.ancestry.ca/family-tree/person/tree/63698287/person/44108177540/facts, database viewed 16 Mar 2019.

Samuel Dennison Ball1

M, #72708, b. circa June 1838, d. 16 November 1910
     Samuel Dennison Ball was born circa June 1838 at QC, Canada.2,3 He was the son of John Ball and Joanna S. Spalding.1,4 Samuel Dennison Ball married Mary Jane Plowman on 28 May 1863 at Sherbrooke Co., QC, Canada.5 Samuel Dennison Ball died on 16 November 1910.5

Census, Occupation & Residence

January 1851Brompton, Stanstead Co., QC, Canada"S." age 14, b. QC, with parents, etc.4
April 1871Windsor, Richmond Co., QC, Canada"S. D." age 32, b. QC, farmer, with wife Mary and children Elizabeth, William and Rebecca2
April 1881Woburn and Ditchfield, Beauce Co., QC, Canada"A." age 40, b. QC, farmer, with wife Mary and children Elizabeth, William, Rebecca, Dennison, Albert, and Charles6
14 April 1891Ditchfield, Beauce Co., QC, Canada"Denison" age 49, b. QC, "chasseur", with wife Mary and children Elizabeth, Rebecca, Albert, Charles, and Arthur7
30 April 1901Agnes, Beauce Co., QC, Canada"Samuel D." age 58, b. QC, with wife Mary and children Rebecca and Arthur (note that his birth date is shown as 2 Jun 1842, but the year conflicts with other census records)3

Children of Samuel Dennison Ball and Mary Jane Plowman

Citations

  1. [S4250] Ball Families of North America as collected by Dr. Joseph L. Druse (1915-2004), 3x5 inch index card file, last updated December 2001, Personal Library of David G. Ball, North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  2. [S848] 1871 (2 April) Census of Canada, Windsor, Richmond, QC, Canada, p. 7.
  3. [S105] 1901 (31 March) Canada Census, Agnes, Beauce Co., QC, Canada, p. 3.
  4. [S70] 1851 (12 January 1852) Census of Canada, Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke Co., QC, Canada, p. 15.
  5. [S1564] Robert Ball, "John Ball - email 01," e-mail message from Robert Ball (Loyalton CA) to David G. Ball, 10 November 2011.
  6. [S849] 1881 (4 April) Census of Canada, Woburn and Ditchfield, Beauce Co., QC, Canada, p. 7.
  7. [S111] 1891 (6 April) Canada Census, Ditchfield, Beauce Co., QC, Canada, p. 10.
  8. [S858] Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967. Original data: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin, images online at http://www.ancestry.com

Mary Merrick Johnson1

F, #72709, b. circa 1868, d. 6 September 1932
     Mary Merrick Johnson was born circa 1868 at Washington, DC.1 She was the daughter of James T. Johnson and Cornelia Manning.1 Mary Merrick Johnson married James Turner Ball, son of Albert Phelps Ball and Mary Lee Pomroy, on 1 September 1900 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.1 Mary Merrick Johnson died on 6 September 1932 at Rock Island, QC, Canada.2
     As of 1 September 1900,her married name was Ball.

Citations

  1. [S2811] Massachusetts Delayed and Corrected Vital Records 1753-1900, made available by FamilySearch.org (Salt Lake City, Utah) on-line at http://familysearch.org, 2016; database courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
  2. [S4250] Ball Families of North America as collected by Dr. Joseph L. Druse (1915-2004), 3x5 inch index card file, last updated December 2001, Personal Library of David G. Ball, North Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Clara Jane Haskell1

F, #72710, b. 15 March 1856, d. 28 June 1888
Clara Jane Haskell
b. 1856
d. 1888 Richmond QC Canada
     Clara Jane Haskell was born on 15 March 1856.1 She was the daughter of Benjamin Alonzo Haskell and Ellen Osgood.1 Clara Jane Haskell married William Lee Ball, son of Albert Phelps Ball and Mary Lee Pomroy, on 25 September 1877 at Waterloo, Shefford Co., QC, Canada.2,3 Clara Jane Haskell died on 28 June 1888 at Richmond, QC, Canada, at age 32.2
     As of 25 September 1877,her married name was Ball.2 Photo courtesy of "John Jo Max."4

Children of Clara Jane Haskell and William Lee Ball

Citations

  1. [S3443] John Ball, "J. S. Ball," database made available on-line courtesy of John Ball, https://www.ancestry.ca/family-tree/person/tree/63698287/person/44108177540/facts, database viewed 16 Mar 2019.
  2. [S4250] Ball Families of North America as collected by Dr. Joseph L. Druse (1915-2004), 3x5 inch index card file, last updated December 2001, Personal Library of David G. Ball, North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  3. [S3559] Ontario, Canada, Catholic Church Records 1802-1967. Original data: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin, images online at http://www.ancestry.com
  4. [S4181] John Ball, "Family Portraits," e-mail message from John Ball (Bathurst, NB) to David G. Ball, 8 Mar 2022.

(daughter) Ink1

F, #72711
     (daughter) Ink is the daughter of Byrle William Ink and Lucille J. Bonita Cheek.1

Citations

  1. [S1216] Diana Clevenger Stephens, "Ball Family Tree," database made available on-line courtesy of Diana Clevenger Stephens, http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/20281142/person/944474214, database viewed 10 August 2015.

Peter Dunn1

M, #72712
     Peter Dunn married Ruth Cinda Smith.1

Citations

  1. [S1182] Larry A. Isberg, "Jennie Davis - email 01," e-mail message from Larry A. Isberg (Rochester NH) to David G. Ball, 2 October 2010.

Ruth Cinda Smith1

F, #72713
     Ruth Cinda Smith married Peter Dunn.1
     Her married name was Dunn.1

Citations

  1. [S1182] Larry A. Isberg, "Jennie Davis - email 01," e-mail message from Larry A. Isberg (Rochester NH) to David G. Ball, 2 October 2010.

James Dock Frisby1

M, #72714, b. 17 March 1905, d. 23 November 1978
     James Dock Frisby was born on 17 March 1905 at Kansas City, MO.1 He was the son of Richard Frisby and Jesse (????)1 James Dock Frisby married Dorothy Margaret Ball, daughter of Edward Charles Ball and Mary Bertha Haverstock, on 17 March 1949 at Huntington Park, Los Angeles Co., CA.1 James Dock Frisby died on 23 November 1978 at Orange Co., CA, at age 73.1

Citations

  1. [S1216] Diana Clevenger Stephens, "Ball Family Tree," database made available on-line courtesy of Diana Clevenger Stephens, http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/20281142/person/944474214, database viewed 10 August 2015.

Richard Frisby1

M, #72715
     Richard Frisby married Jesse (????)1

Child of Richard Frisby and Jesse (????)

Citations

  1. [S1216] Diana Clevenger Stephens, "Ball Family Tree," database made available on-line courtesy of Diana Clevenger Stephens, http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/20281142/person/944474214, database viewed 10 August 2015.

Jesse (????)1

F, #72716
     Jesse (????) married Richard Frisby.1
     Her married name was Frisby.1

Child of Jesse (????) and Richard Frisby

Citations

  1. [S1216] Diana Clevenger Stephens, "Ball Family Tree," database made available on-line courtesy of Diana Clevenger Stephens, http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/20281142/person/944474214, database viewed 10 August 2015.

Madeline M. Watson1,2

F, #72717, b. circa 1911
     Madeline M. Watson was born circa 1911 at KS.2 She was the daughter of Ralph Lee Watson and Leora Alice (????)1 Madeline M. Watson married Ansel Hiram Prince Ball, son of Edward Charles Ball and Mary Bertha Haverstock.1
     Her married name was Ball.1

Census, Occupation & Residence

29 April 1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA"Madeline M." age 28, b. KS, with husband, etc.2

Citations

  1. [S1216] Diana Clevenger Stephens, "Ball Family Tree," database made available on-line courtesy of Diana Clevenger Stephens, http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/20281142/person/944474214, database viewed 10 August 2015.
  2. [S16] 1940 (April 1) U.S. Census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, ED 60-613, Sheet 11A (stamped 10025).

Huldah Ann Wescott1,2

F, #72718, b. 13 October 1833, d. 20 September 1902
     Huldah Ann Wescott was born on 13 October 1833 at ME.1 She was the daughter of John Wescott and Charity Humphrey.2 Huldah Ann Wescott married Levi Wade Ball, son of George William Ball and Marietta Stone, circa 1896.1 Huldah Ann Wescott died on 20 September 1902 at OR at age 68.2
     Huldah Ann Wescott had been married twice before her marriage to Levi Ball and had given birth to 3 children, none of whom were living in 1900.1 As of circa 1896,her married name was Ball.1

Census, Occupation & Residence

8 June 1900Oak Point, Columbia Co., OR"Hulda A." age 66, b. ME, with second husband1

Citations

  1. [S12] 1900 (June 1) U.S. Census, Oak Point, Columbia Co., OR, ED 2, Sheet 4B (back of stamped 155).
  2. [S3083] Alisa Brewster, "Ball - Heller Family Tree," database made available on-line courtesy of Alisa Brewster, https://www.ancestry.ca/family-tree/person/tree/10809597/person/-574356424/facts, database viewed 30 Apr 2017.

Ephraim Leach1

M, #72719

Child of Ephraim Leach

Citations

  1. [S7] 1850 (June 1) U.S. Census, Tioga, Tioga Co., NY, p. 176 (back of stamped 88).

Anna Mae Wells1,2

F, #72720, b. 23 June 1868
     Anna Mae Wells was born on 23 June 1868 at VT.1,3 She was the daughter of Amasa M. Wells and Mary E. Ball.1 Anna Mae Wells married John Tischer, son of Barbara (????), on 27 June 1888 at Buchanan Co., MO.4
     As of 27 June 1888,her married name was Tischer.

Census, Occupation & Residence

6 June 1870New Buffalo, Berrien Co., MI"Anna" age 2, b. VT, with parents3
2 June 1880Weston, Platte Co., MO"Anna M." age 13, b. VT, with parents, etc.5
7 June 1900St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO"Annie" age 31, b. VT, with husband, etc.2
27 April 1910St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO"Anna M." age 41, b. MO, with husband, etc.6
6 January 1920Houston, Harris Co., TX"Annie Mae" age 50, b. VT, widow, with parents7

Children of Anna Mae Wells and John Tischer

Citations

  1. [S1369] Letter from Jim Wheat (Minneapolis, MN) to Dr. Joseph L. Druse (East Lansing, MI), 14 December 1991; Personal Library of David G. Ball (North Vancouver, BC, Canada).
  2. [S12] 1900 (June 1) U.S. Census, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, ED 68, Sheet 10B (back of stamped 269).
  3. [S9] 1870 (June 1) U.S. Census, New Buffalo, Berrien Co., MI, p. 5 (stamped 237).
  4. [S892] Missouri Marriage Records 1805-2002, made available by The Generations Network Inc. (Provo, Utah) on-line at www.ancestry.com, 2007; database from the MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City.
  5. [S10] 1880 (June 1) U.S. Census, Weston, Platte Co., MO, ED 86, p. 5 (stamped 33).
  6. [S13] 1910 (April 15) U.S. Census, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, ED 94, Sheet 3B (back of stamped 162).
  7. [S14] 1920 (January 1) U.S. Census, Houston, Harris Co., TX, ED 103, Sheet 6A (stamped 164).

Margaret McLean1

F, #72721, b. circa 1811
     Margaret McLean was born circa 1811 at Ireland.2 She was the daughter of Patrick McLean.2 Margaret McLean married David Ball, son of Noah Ball and Mary Seekins, say 1832.1
     As of say 1832,her married name was Ball.

Census, Occupation & Residence

January 1852Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., QC, Canada"Mrs. David" age 40, b. Ireland, with husband, etc.2
January 1861Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., QC, Canada"Mrs. Ball" age 54, b. Ireland, with husband, etc.3

Children of Margaret McLean and David Ball

Citations

  1. [S1184] Amy Thomblison, "David and Margaret Ball of QC - email 01," e-mail message from Amy Thomblison (Burlington ON Canada) to David G. Ball, 11 September 2010.
  2. [S70] 1851 (12 January 1852) Census of Canada, Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., Canada East (Quebec), p. 57.
  3. [S847] 1861 (14 January) Census of Canada, Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., QC, Canada, p. 16 (stamped 395).

Mary Ball1

F, #72722, b. circa 1834, d. 29 June 1917
     Mary Ball was born circa 1834 at QC, Canada.1 She was the daughter of David Ball and Margaret McLean.1 Mary Ball died on 29 June 1917 at Papineauville, QC, Canada.2

Census, Occupation & Residence

January 1852Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., QC, Canada"Mary" age 17, b. QC, with parents, etc.1
January 1861Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., QC, Canada"Martina" age 26, b. QC, with parents, etc.3

Citations

  1. [S70] 1851 (12 January 1852) Census of Canada, Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., Canada East (Quebec), p. 57.
  2. [S2679] Denise Laplante, "Arbre généalogique de Laplante," database made available on-line courtesy of Denise Laplante, http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/22864206/person/1320738546, database viewed 17 September 2015.
  3. [S847] 1861 (14 January) Census of Canada, Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., QC, Canada, p. 16 (stamped 395).

Patrick McLean1

M, #72723

Child of Patrick McLean

Citations

  1. [S70] 1851 (12 January 1852) Census of Canada, Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., Canada East (Quebec), p. 57.

Martin Ball1

M, #72724, b. 22 December 1835
     Martin Ball was born on 22 December 1835 at Montebello, QC, Canada.1,2 He was the son of David Ball and Margaret McLean.1

Census, Occupation & Residence

January 1852Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., QC, Canada"Martin" age 15, b. QC, with parents, etc.1

Citations

  1. [S70] 1851 (12 January 1852) Census of Canada, Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., Canada East (Quebec), p. 57.
  2. [S858] Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967. Original data: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin, images online at http://www.ancestry.com

Maria Ball1

F, #72725, b. 15 April 1837
     Maria Ball was born on 15 April 1837 at Montebello, QC, Canada.1,2 She was the daughter of David Ball and Margaret McLean.1

Census, Occupation & Residence

January 1852Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., QC, Canada"Maria" age 13, b. QC, with parents, etc.1

Citations

  1. [S70] 1851 (12 January 1852) Census of Canada, Petite Nation, Ottawa Co., Canada East (Quebec), p. 57.
  2. [S858] Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967. Original data: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin, images online at http://www.ancestry.com