John Ball (1660–1703) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Concord. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Ball 1660–1703

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Aug 1660 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Oct 1703 · Concord

Father Nathaniel Ball (1625–1705)

Mother Mary Mousall

Spouse Hannah Rugg

Children Benjamin Ball, Daniel Ball, Eleazer Ball Deacon, Hannah Ball, Jonathan Ball, Sarah Ball

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts Massachusetts, Town Death Records Massachusetts, Marriages Massachusetts, Town Birth Records Massachusetts Town Birth Records

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Biography

The story of John Ball began in 1660 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. John Ball married hannah rugg, and had children including benjamin ball, daniel ball, eleazer ball deacon, hannah ball, jonathan ball, sarah ball. John Ball passed away in 1703 in Concord.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Town Birth Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts Town Birth Records

Life Timeline

1660

Birth of John Ball in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1703

Death of John Ball in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ball

This ancestor line traces from Shallock, Wiltshire, England (1598) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1660) across 3 generations.

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: John Ball (1660–1703) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Concord. 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.
: Right now, 2 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 3 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.
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