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Mary Ball 1708–1789

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Ball in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Nov 1708 · Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Died 25 Aug 1789 · Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Father
Spouse Augustine Washington (1694–1743)
Children , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Mary Ball 1708–1789

and 4 more tree owners connected with Mary Ball 1708–1789

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Augustine Washington
Children

Biography

The story of Mary Ball began in 1708 in Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. Mary Ball married augustine washington, lawrence augustine gus capt washington father of george, and had children including charles washington, elizabeth lewis, george washington, john augustine washington, mildred washington, samuel washington. Mary Ball passed away in 1789 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1708
Birth of Mary Ball in Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Birth
1789
Death of Mary Ball in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Ball

This ancestor line traces from Manor of Barkham, Wokingham, Berkshire, England (1508) to Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA (1708) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Ball (1708–1789) was born in Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA and died in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Mary Ball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Ball PTP
1708–1789
Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Ball's Descendants

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Mary Ball PTP 1708–1789 m. Augustine Washington PTP 1694–1743