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Gladys Hilda Ball 1888–1965

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gladys Ball in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 06 Mar 1888 · Toledo, Tama, Iowa, USA
Died 02 Jun 1965 · Corning, Tehama, California, USA
Spouse Ernest Beauel Hanks
Children Amos Mefford Hanks, Ernest Beauel Hanks, G Hilda Hanks, Mary C Hanks

Researchers connected through Gladys Ball 1888–1965

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Biography

In 1888, Gladys Hilda Ball entered the world in Toledo, Tama, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Gladys Hilda Ball resided in Township 4, Glenn County, California, USA. In 1935, Gladys Hilda Ball resided in Glenn County, California, USA. Gladys Hilda Ball married ernest beauel hanks, and had children including amos mefford hanks, ernest beauel hanks, g hilda hanks, mary c hanks. Gladys Hilda Ball passed away in 1965 in Corning, Tehama, California, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Michigan, Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1888
Birth of Gladys Hilda Ball in Toledo, Tama, Iowa, USA
Birth
1930
Gladys Hilda Ball resided here in Township 4, Glenn County, California, USA
Residence
1935
Gladys Hilda Ball resided here in Glenn County, California, USA
Residence
1940
Gladys Hilda Ball resided here in Glenn County, California, USA
Residence
1965
Death of Gladys Hilda Ball in San Mateo County, California, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gladys Ball (1888–1965) was born in Toledo, Tama, Iowa, USA and died in Corning, Tehama, California, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Gladys Ball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Gladys Hilda Ball PTP
1888–1965
Toledo, Tama, Iowa, USA
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Grandparents
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Gladys Ball's Descendants

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Gladys Hilda Ball PTP 1888–1965