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Frank Clinton Ball 1878–1956

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank Ball in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Dec 1878 · Sheridan, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Died 7 Jul 1956 · Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Father Jasper Ball (1852–1933)
Mother Mary Rebecca Nellie Durrell
Siblings Blanche Dale Ball, George Jasper Ball, Henry Durrell Ball, Mabel Lillian Ball, Maude Ball

Researchers connected through Frank Ball 1878–1956

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Frank Clinton Ball began in 1878 in Sheridan, Chautauqua, New York, USA. Frank Clinton Ball passed away in 1956 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York, USA.

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Life Timeline

1878
Birth of Frank Clinton Ball in Sheridan, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Birth
1956
Death of Frank Clinton Ball in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frank Ball

This ancestor line traces from Ormsbey St Margaret's, England (1599) to Sheridan, Chautauqua, New York, USA (1878) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frank Ball (1878–1956) was born in Sheridan, Chautauqua, New York, USA and died in Dunkirk, Chautauqua, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Frank Ball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Frank Clinton Ball PTP
1878–1956
Sheridan, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Parents
Jasper Clinton Ball PTP
1852–1933
Pithole, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Frank Ball's Descendants

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Frank Clinton Ball PTP 1878–1956