YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Horace Nelson Ball 1860–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 APR 1860

Birth Location: Dana, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 31 JAN 1948

Death Location: Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Leander Ball

Mother: Margaret Knapp

Spouse(s): Ella Whitney

Children(s): Eva Ball, Fred Ball, Walter Ball, Edith Ball, Katie Ball

In 1860, Horace Nelson Ball entered the world in Dana, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to Leander Augustus Ball And Margaret Serepta Knapp. In 1880, Horace Nelson Ball resided in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. In 1900, Horace Nelson Ball resided in Hubbardston, Worcester, Massachusetts. Horace Nelson Ball married Ella Lorinda Whitney, and had children including Edith Lorinda Ball, Eva May Ball, Fred Nelson Ball, Katie Emma Ball, Walter Eugene Ball. Horace Nelson Ball passed away in 1948 in Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Horace Ball
HB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1860, Horace Nelson Ball entered the world in Dana, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to Leander Augustus Ball And Margaret Serepta Knapp.
  • In 1880, Horace Nelson Ball resided in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1900, Horace Nelson Ball resided in Hubbardston, Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Horace Nelson Ball married Ella Lorinda Whitney, and had children including Edith Lorinda Ball, Eva May Ball, Fred Nelson Ball, Katie Emma Ball, Walter Eugene Ball.
  • Horace Nelson Ball passed away in 1948 in Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leander Ball
1831–1912
Birth Location: Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
LB
Margaret Knapp
1828–1904
Birth Location: Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
MK

Spouses(s)

Ella Whitney
1863–1945
Birth Location: Dana, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
EW

Children(s)

Eva Ball
1883–1902
Birth Location: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
EB
Fred Ball
1883–1948
Birth Location: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
FB
Walter Ball
1888–1964
Birth Location: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
WB
Edith Ball
1903–1996
Birth Location: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
EB
Katie Ball
1896–1986
Birth Location: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
KB

Horace Ball's Ancestors

Self
Horace Ball
1860–1948
Birth Place: Dana, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Leander Augustus Ball
1831–1912
Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Margaret (Serepta) Knapp
1828–1904
Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Robert Ball
1800–1855
Concord, Essex, Vermont, USA
Mary ("Polly") Hyde
1802–1868
Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Levi Ball
1766–1857
Thankful Bowman
1774–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ball
1738–1801
Lydia Pratt
1742–
James Bowman
1738–1816
Mary Gashet
1742–1827

Horace Ball's Descendants

1.
HB
Horace (Nelson) Ball (30 APR 1860–31 JAN 1948) m. Ella (Lorinda) Whitney (1863–1945)
  1. 1. Eva (May) Ball 1883–1902 m. Berton (Edward) Whitcomb 1869–1941
  2. 2. Fred (Nelson) Ball 1883–1948 m. Vina (Mary) Allen 1887–1936
    1. 1. Nelson (Fred) Ball 1909–1978
  3. 3. Walter (Eugene) Ball 1888–1964 m. Edna (Hannah) Garfield 1888–1961
    1. 1. son Ball 1910–
    2. 2. Dorothy (Mary) Ball 1917–1998 m. Oliver (Bernard) McArdle 1920–1985
    3. 3. Walter (Eugene Ball) Jr. 1921–1989 m. Mabel (Olive) Hodgkins 1924–1955 m. Lila Miettinen 1928–1991
      1. 1. Ola (Helen) Ball 1950–2008 m. Leslie (Hubert Whaley) Sr. 1947–2018
      2. 2. Nancy Ball 1947–1947
      3. 3. Olive (M.) Ball 1949–1949
    4. 4. Evelyn (Pearl) Ball 1919–1968 m. Stanley (B.) Lapinsky 1916–1991
      1. 1. Shirley (Ann) Lapinsky 1942–2016 m. Robert (Lee Shufelt) Sr. 1945–2019
      2. 2. Gloria (Jean) Lapinsky 1944–2023
    5. 5. Horace (E.) Ball 1912–1975 m. Dorothy (Marion) Denno 1917–1987 m. Regina (Roberta) Flagg 1917–1988
    6. 6. Louis (Garfield) Ball 1914–1972
    7. 7. Doris (Leona) Ball 1917–1986 m. Howard Biegen 1917–1989
    8. 8. Robert (Lester) Ball 1927–1994 m. Marjorie (L.) Banks 1923–1984 m. Bernice (Mae) Sweeney 1925–
  4. 4. Edith (Lorinda) Ball 1903–1996 m. Floyd (Otis) Fisher –1987
  5. 5. Katie (Emma) Ball 1896–1986 m. Hollis (Howe) Cleveland 1900–1968 m. Eben (Moses) Rand 1886–1948
    1. 1. Leona (Emily) Rand 1921–2023 m. John Lapenas 1915–1974
    2. 2. Edwin (Leroy) Rand 1932–2022 m. Lorraine (Ann) Desseau 1935–1996
    3. 3. June (Bernice) Rand 1935–2005 m. Leo (Wilfred Girouard) Jr. 1931–1996
    4. 4. Earle (L.) Rand 1914–2004 m. Hazel (Gertrude) Larrow 1909–1992
    5. 5. Leslie (Eben) Rand 1913–1930

Horace Ball's Timeline

7 Records

1860
30 APR 1860
Birth of Horace Nelson Ball in Dana, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Dana, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
Horace Nelson Ball resided here in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Horace Nelson Ball resided here in Hubbardston, Worcester, Massachusetts
Hubbardston, Worcester, Massachusetts
1910
1910
Age 50
Horace Nelson Ball resided here in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
Horace Nelson Ball resided here in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 70
Horace Nelson Ball resided here in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1948
31 JAN 1948
Age 88
Death of Horace Nelson Ball in Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 APR 1860
    Event Place: Dana, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Parts I, II & IV compiled by Mr Frank D. Warren

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 US Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 JAN 1948
    Event Place: Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hubbardston, Worcester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1900 US Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 US Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 US Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 US Federal Census
Find more search results for Horace Ball

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE