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Samuel Ball 1680–1752

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Ball in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees

Born 31 Jul 1680 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Aug 1752 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father Jonathan Ball
Mother Sarah Miller (1650–1683)
Siblings Jonathan Ball, Margarite Ball, Sarah Ball, Thomas Ball

Researchers connected through Samuel Ball 1680–1752

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Ball 1680–1752

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Ball began in 1680 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Ball passed away in 1752 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Samuel Ball in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1752
Death of Samuel Ball in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Ball

This ancestor line traces from Tendring, Essex, England (1425) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1680) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Ball (1680–1752) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, 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 Samuel 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 9 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.

Samuel Ball's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Ball PTP
1680–1752
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Miller PTP
1650–1683
West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Ball's Descendants

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SB
Samuel Ball PTP 1680–1752