John Ball 1585–1655
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17 researchers on YourRoots have John Ball in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1585, John Ball entered the world in Barkham, Berkshire, England, born to captain william arthur ball ii also known as captain william ball william weaver ball william ball ii grandfather of george washington and lady alice ann ball chatterfield waltham. John Ball passed away in 1655 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America.
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1Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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4Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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5Census Massachusetts Census
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6Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ball
This ancestor line traces from Wokingham, Berkshire, England (1508) to Barkham, Berkshire, , England (1585) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Ball (1585–1655) was born in Barkham, Berkshire, England and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 17 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, 17 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 4 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
John Ball's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record