Mary Ball (1807–1890) was born in , Laurens, South Carolina, USA and died in , Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Joanna Ball 1807–1890

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jun 1807 · , Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Died 24 Apr 1890 · , Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA

Father George Ball

Mother Jemima Martin

Siblings Elizabeth Ball, George J Ball, Henry M Ball, John Ball, Joseph Ball, Martha Ball, Martin Ball, Reuben S Ball, Sally M Ball, Sarah Ball, William Ball

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Immediate Family

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George Ball

Jemima Martin

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Children

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Biography

The story of Mary Joanna Ball began in 1807 in, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. Mary Joanna Ball passed away in 1890 in, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA.

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Birth of Mary Joanna Ball in, Laurens, South Carolina, USA

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1890

Death of Mary Joanna Ball in, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Ball

This ancestor line traces from , Lancaster, Virginia, USA (1777) to , Laurens, South Carolina, USA (1807) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Ball (1807–1890) was born in , Laurens, South Carolina, USA and died in , Pontotoc, Mississippi, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 2 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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