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Fred Henry Ball 1915–1974

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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Fred Ball in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 17 Jul 1915 · New York
Died 21 Jul 1974 · Bayshore, Suffolk, New York
Father Henry Ball (1887–1915)
Mother Desiree Hunt (1892–1977)
Siblings Arthur G Ball, Clinton M Ball, Frederick Henry Ball, Lucille Desiree Ball
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Researchers connected through Fred Ball 1915–1974

and 1 more tree owner connected with Fred Ball 1915–1974

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1915, Fred Henry Ball entered the world in New York, born to henry durrell ball and desiree evelyn hunt. Fred Henry Ball passed away in 1974 in Bayshore, Suffolk, New York.

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Life Timeline

1915
Birth of Fred Henry Ball in New York
Birth
1974
Death of Fred Henry Ball in Bayshore, Suffolk, New York
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Fred Ball

This ancestor line traces from Little Baddow, Essex, England (1561) to New York (1915) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fred Ball (1915–1974) was born in New York and died in Bayshore, Suffolk, New York. 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 Fred 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 14 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.

Related Records

Henry Ball
1887–1915 · Father
Desiree Hunt
1892–1977 · Mother

Fred Ball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Fred Henry Ball PTP
1915–1974
New York
Parents
Henry Durrell Ball PTP
1887–1915
Sheridan, Chautauqua Co. New York
Desiree Evelyn Hunt PTP
1892–1977
Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Frederick Charles Hunt PTP
1865–1944
Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Flora Belle ORCUTT PTP
1867–1922
Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York

Fred Ball's Descendants

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Fred Henry Ball PTP 1915–1974