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     Joshua Splane married Margaret Wall.¹

     Margaret Wall married Joshua Splane.¹
     Her married name was Splane.¹

     Helen Margaret Splane was born on 13 October 1888 at Bradford, McKean Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of William Williams Splane and Minnie Elizabeth Ball.¹ Helen Margaret Splane married Charles Dufar Berry, son of James B. Berry and Abbie Dufar, on 16 June 1914 at Oil City, Venango Co., PA.¹ Helen Margaret Splane died on 15 November 1918 at Oil City, Venango Co., PA, at age 30.¹
     As of 16 June 1914,her married name was Berry.¹

     Silla Ball was born circa 1852 at Allegheny, Allegheny Co., PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Ball and Mehitable A. Richardson.¹

     Charles Egbert Ball was born on 13 March 1865 at Oil City, Venango Co., PA.² He was the son of David Ball and Julia Adelaide Scott.³ Charles Egbert Ball married Annettie Brewster, daughter of Thomas C. Brewster and Julia V. Buckraft, circa 1890.⁴ Charles Egbert Ball died on 27 July 1950 at Buckeye Hill, Manzanola, Otero Co., CO, at age 85.² He was buried at Mountainview Cemetery, Manzanola, Otero Co., CO.⁵

     Minnie Elizabeth Ball was born on 17 May 1868 at Laona, Chautauqua Co., NY.² She was the daughter of David Ball and Julia Adelaide Scott.³ Minnie Elizabeth Ball married William Williams Splane, son of Joshua Splane and Margaret Wall, on 12 October 1887 at Bradford, McKean Co., PA.² Minnie Elizabeth Ball died on 18 July 1955 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 87.²
     As of 12 October 1887,her married name was Splane.²

     Mary (????) was born circa 1852 at Canada.¹ She married David Ball, son of Isaac Ball and Sarah Manross, say 1878.¹
     As of say 1878,her married name was Ball.¹

     Francis E. Ball was born in June 1879 at PA.¹ He was the son of David Ball and Mary (????)¹

     Annettie Brewster was born on 25 June 1871 at Blair, Washington Co., NE.² She was the daughter of Thomas C. Brewster and Julia V. Buckraft.³ Annettie Brewster married Charles Egbert Ball, son of David Ball and Julia Adelaide Scott, circa 1890.⁴ Annettie Brewster died on 29 November 1946 at Buckeye Hill, Manzanola, Otero Co., CO, at age 75.² She was buried at Mountainview Cemetery, Manzanola, Otero Co., CO.¹
     As of circa 1890,her married name was Ball.⁴

     Charles Percy Ball was born on 4 April 1891 at Aspen, Pitkin Co., CO.¹ He was the son of Charles Egbert Ball and Annettie Brewster.² Charles Percy Ball married Etta May Jeffrey, daughter of Thomas John Jeffrey and Sarah Catherine Bohall, on 25 November 1914.³ Charles Percy Ball died on 24 December 1955 at Manzanola, Otero Co., CO, at age 64.³ He was buried at Mountainview Cemetery, Manzanola, Otero Co., CO.⁴

     Walter Scott Ball was born on 17 March 1898 at Manzanola, Otero Co., CO.^2,3 He was the son of Charles Egbert Ball and Annettie Brewster.⁴ Walter Scott Ball married Mary Elda Brown, daughter of Joseph H. Brown and Katie H. Croxall, circa 1925.⁵ Walter Scott Ball died on 7 June 1975 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, at age 77.^2,3

     Frank C. Ball was born on 11 December 1903 at Manzanola, Otero Co., CO.² He was the son of Charles Egbert Ball and Annettie Brewster.³ Frank C. Ball married Ada (????) circa 1926.⁴

     Willis Eugene Ball was born on 29 September 1908 at CO.³ He was the son of Charles Egbert Ball and Annettie Brewster.¹ Willis Eugene Ball died on 16 December 1981 at Fresno Co., CA, at age 73.³

     Howard J. Ball was born circa 1913 at CO.¹ He was the son of Charles Egbert Ball and Annettie Brewster.¹

     Etta May Jeffrey was born on 8 November 1893 at Garden Plain, Sedgwick Co., KS.² She was the daughter of Thomas John Jeffrey and Sarah Catherine Bohall.³ Etta May Jeffrey married Charles Percy Ball, son of Charles Egbert Ball and Annettie Brewster, on 25 November 1914.² Etta May Jeffrey died on 7 October 1961 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO, at age 67.² She was buried at Mountainview Cemetery, Manzanola, Otero Co., CO.⁴
     As of 25 November 1914,her married name was Ball.

     Minnie Irene Ball was born on 3 November 1917 at CO.³ She was the daughter of Charles Percy Ball and Etta May Jeffrey.¹ Minnie Irene Ball died on 1 April 2008 at CO at age 90.³
     Her married name was Groves.²

     Zelma V. Ball is the daughter of Charles Percy Ball and Etta May Jeffrey.¹

     Grace E. Ball was born on 25 October 1922 at Olney Springs, Otero Co., CO.² She was the daughter of Charles Percy Ball and Etta May Jeffrey.¹ Grace E. Ball died on 27 March 2008 at age 85.³ She was buried at Fowler Cemetery, Fowler, Otero Co., CO.³
     As of 12 July 1941,her married name was Doak.³ From an obituary in the "Ordway New Era": A graveside memorial service for Grace Ball Doak, 85, Fowler, was held Monday at the Fowler Cemetery. She died March 27, 2008, at the family home. Per her request, there was no visitation. Mrs. Doak was born Oct 25, 1922, in Olney Springs to Charles P. Ball and Etta Jeffery Ball. In 1927, the family moved to Buckeye Hill north of Manzanola to the farm her grandparents had homsteaded. In 1939, she graduated from Manzanola High School and on July 12, 1941, married George W. Doak. During World War II, Mrs. Doak worked as a "Rosie the riveter" in an airplane factory in San Diego, CA. Following the war, she returned to the family homestead, remaining there until 1969 when the family moved to a dairy farm near Fowler. She also worked many years as the site manager for Meals on Wheels in Fowler. In her retirement years, she spent her summers in Fowler and winters in Phoenix, AZ. She was an avid gardener, who also loved to travel and took many trips in her later years including a trip to England to "trace her roots." She is survived by children Sandy Flynn of Monument, Joyce(Dave) Sacchetta of Olney Springs, Pam Cadwallader of Cheraw, Lynette(Wade) Foster of Cheraw and Keith(Patty) Doak of Fowler. Also surviving are grandchildren Darin Hjelmstad, Donna Steger, Teri Charles, Mike Doak, Kyle Doak, Brandon Doak, Timmery Foster and Zeke Foster.
Great grandchildren include Corey Hjelmstad, Ryan Hjelmstad, Ian Hjelmstad and Colton Charles. A sister, Irene Groves, also survives. Mrs. Doak was preceded in death by her husband George, grandson Eric Sacchetta and a sister, Zelma McDowell.³

     Mary Elda Brown was born on 17 November 1896 at WY.^2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph H. Brown and Katie H. Croxall.¹ Mary Elda Brown married Walter Scott Ball, son of Charles Egbert Ball and Annettie Brewster, circa 1925.² Mary Elda Brown died on 11 January 1992 at Sacramento Co., CA, at age 95.¹
     As of circa 1925,her married name was Ball.²

     Walter James Ball was born on 15 December 1925 at Kern Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Walter Scott Ball and Mary Elda Brown.² Walter James Ball married Ruthella Genevieve Gerdes.³ Walter James Ball died on 18 June 2006 at age 80; SSDI lists last residence as Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.⁴

     Patricia L. Ball is the daughter of Walter Scott Ball and Mary Elda Brown.¹

     Ada (????) was born circa 1907 at MO.¹ She married Frank C. Ball, son of Charles Egbert Ball and Annettie Brewster, circa 1926.¹
     As of circa 1926,her married name was Ball.¹

     Robert Brown Ball was born on 24 April 1930 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.^2,1 He was the son of Walter Scott Ball and Mary Elda Brown.² Robert Brown Ball married Joan Marie Pesavento, daughter of Joseph Pesavento and Elsie Larsen, in 1953.² Robert Brown Ball died on 4 March 2013 at Davis, Yolo Co., CA, at age 82.³
     From an obituary in "The Davis Enterprise" Yolo County, California: Robert (Bob) Ball passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 4, 2013. He was born on April 24, 1930, in Sacramento to Walter and Mary Ball. He attended McClatchy High School in Sacramento, received an AA degree from Sacramento Junior College, and a BS degree in agronomy at UC Davis. In 1951, he served in the U.S. Air Force in French Morocco. He married Joan Pesavento in 1953 and they settled in Davis, where they raised six children together.
     Bob was well known locally, nationally and even internationally for his work on seed certification and agriculture. He served the University of California since 1956 where he began as a staff research associate. He ultimately became the manager of the California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) and assistant director of Foundation Seed and Plant Materials Service. As manager of CCIA, he worked with seedsmen, seed dealers, agricultural commissioners and county farm advisers. He was often called upon to train and give talks to university groups and seed technologists, and he was a guest lecturer to students in vegetable crops and agronomy.
     Bob played a major role in developing plans for the construction of a much-needed new Seed Research Center at UC Davis; the building represented one of the few examples of cooperation between the private sector and the university. Bob was the recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award from the university in 1985; he was recognized for his extraordinary service to the university and to the public. He also served on many committees in the community, including the East Davis Fire District and the Willowbank Club.
     Bob was preceded in death by his wife (Joan), by his parents, and by his brother, Jim Ball. He is survived by his sister Patty Smith, his children Jan (Dave), Lorrie (Steve), Dan (Paula), Mary Ann (Jeff), Katie (John) and Bill (Stacey), and 11 grandchildren.      Photo courtesy of Matthew Ball.³

     Joan Marie Pesavento was born on 7 May 1932 at Sacramento Co., CA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Pesavento and Elsie Larsen.² Joan Marie Pesavento married Robert Brown Ball, son of Walter Scott Ball and Mary Elda Brown, in 1953.³
     As of 1953,her married name was Ball.

     Daniel J. Ball is the son of Robert Brown Ball and Joan Marie Pesavento.¹