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Jonathan Ball 1645–1741

Public Tree Person

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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

9 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 06 Oct 1645 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died 21 May 1741 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father Francis Ball
Mother Abigail Burt
Spouse Sarah Miller (1650–1683)
Children Benjamin Ball, Francis Ball, Jonathan Ball, Joseph Ball, Margarite Ball, Samuel Ball, Sarah Ball, Thomas Ball
Siblings Samuel Ball

Researchers connected through Jonathan Ball 1645–1741

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Biography

In 1645, Jonathan Ball entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA, born to francis ball and abigail burt. Jonathan Ball married sarah miller, susanna pierson, and had children including benjamin ball, francis ball, jonathan ball, joseph ball, margarite ball, samuel ball, sarah ball, thomas ball. Jonathan Ball passed away in 1741 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1645
Birth of Jonathan Ball in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1741
Death of Jonathan Ball in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Ball

This ancestor line traces from Sherford, Devonshire, England (1566) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1645) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Ball (1645–1741) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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.

Jonathan Ball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Ball PTP
1645–1741
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jonathan Ball's Descendants

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Jonathan Ball PTP 1645–1741 m. Sarah Miller PTP 1650–1683
  1. 1. Sarah Ball PTP 1666–1711
  2. 2. Thomas Ball PTP 1676–1677