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Jonathan Ball 1829–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1829

Birth Location: Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1877

Death Location: Hancock County, Indiana

Father: Henry Ball

Mother: Harriet Smith

Spouse(s): Margaret Addison

Children(s): Charles Ball, Fleming Ball, Cordelia Ball, Laura Ball, Margaret Ball, Mary Ball, Jacob Ball, John Ball, Rachel Ball, Noah Ball, Eli Ball

The story of Jonathan Ball began in 1829 in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1818, Jonathan Ball resided in Rush, Indiana, USA. In 1850, Jonathan Ball resided in Ripley, Rush, Indiana, USA. Jonathan Ball married Margaret Addison, and had children including Charles Henry Ball, Cordelia Ball, Eli A Ball, Fleming Flem Ball, Jacob Henry Jake Ball, John Daniel Ball, Laura E Ball, Margaret S Ball, Mary Jane Ball, Noah L Ball, Rachel Ball. Jonathan Ball passed away in 1877 in Hancock County, Indiana.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonathan Ball began in 1829 in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1818, Jonathan Ball resided in Rush, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1850, Jonathan Ball resided in Ripley, Rush, Indiana, USA.
  • Jonathan Ball married Margaret Addison, and had children including Charles Henry Ball, Cordelia Ball, Eli A Ball, Fleming Flem Ball, Jacob Henry Jake Ball, John Daniel Ball, Laura E Ball, Margaret S Ball, Mary Jane Ball, Noah L Ball, Rachel Ball.
  • Jonathan Ball passed away in 1877 in Hancock County, Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Ball
1803–1883
Birth Location: Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
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Harriet Smith
1808–1887
Birth Location: Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
HS

Spouses(s)

Margaret Addison
1836–1906
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
MA

Children(s)

Charles Ball
1862–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
CB
Fleming Ball
1859–1936
Birth Location: Rush County, Indiana, USA
FB
Cordelia Ball
1860–
Birth Location: –
CB
Laura Ball
1864–1890
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Margaret Ball
1864–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
MB
Mary Ball
1866–1957
Birth Location: Rush County, Indiana, USA
MB
Jacob Ball
1869–1913
Birth Location: Rush County, Indiana, USA
JB
John Ball
1871–1915
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
JB
Rachel Ball
1872–1959
Birth Location: Rush County, Indiana, USA
RB
Noah Ball
1864–1939
Birth Location: Rush County, Indiana, USA
NB
Eli Ball
1876–1941
Birth Location: Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, USA
EB

Jonathan Ball's Ancestors

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Jonathan Ball
1829–1877
Birth Place: Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Henry Ball
1803–1883
Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Harriet Smith
1808–1887
Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Caleb (Ball) Sr
1755–1814
Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Phoebe (Jane) Walton
1775–1864
Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ball
1724–1803
Elizabeth Hunter
1735–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph father
1688–1768
Francis Ravenscroft
1679–1762

Jonathan Ball's Descendants

1.
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Jonathan Ball (19 Dec 1829–1877) m. Margaret Addison (3 Aug 1836–4 Feb 1906)
  1. 1. Charles (Henry) Ball 1862– m. Martha (Eldora Mattie Dora) Brewer 1865–1930
    1. 1. William Ball 1892–1978 m. Mary (Maud) Hazelbaker 1897–1985
      1. 1. Wilma (Nelsune) Ball 1924–1995 m. Edmond (Jules (John)) Vironet 1911–1987
      2. 2. Dwight (Wayne) Ball 1930–2010
      3. 3. Eugene (William) Ball 1919–1988
      4. 4. Mabel (M) Ball 1918–1925
    2. 2. John (Wesley) Ball 1888–1952
    3. 3. Lena Ball 1887–1914
    4. 4. George (Washington) Ball 1890–1965
    5. 5. Bertie Addison 1893–
  2. 2. Fleming ("Flem") Ball 1859–1936
  3. 3. Cordelia Ball 1860–
  4. 4. Laura (E.) Ball 1864–1890
  5. 5. Margaret (S.) Ball 1864–
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) Ball 1866–1957
  7. 7. Jacob (Henry "Jake") Ball 1869–1913
  8. 8. John (Daniel) Ball 1871–1915
  9. 9. Rachel Ball 1872–1959
  10. 10. Noah (L.) Ball 1864–1939
  11. 11. Eli (A.) Ball 1876–1941

Jonathan Ball's Timeline

8 Records

1818
1818-1921
Jonathan Ball resided here in Rush, Indiana, USA
Rush, Indiana, USA
1829
19 Dec 1829
Birth of Jonathan Ball in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
Jonathan Ball resided here in Ripley, Rush, Indiana, USA
Ripley, Rush, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
Jonathan Ball resided here in Sugar Creek, New Palestine, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Sugar Creek, New Palestine, Hancock, Indiana, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 34
Jonathan Ball resided here in Blue River, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Blue River, Hancock, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Jonathan Ball resided here in Posey, Beech Grove, Rush, Indiana, USA
Posey, Beech Grove, Rush, Indiana, USA
1877
1877
Age 48
Death of Jonathan Ball in Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County, Indiana
1880
1880
Age 51
Jonathan Ball resided here in Blue River, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Blue River, Hancock, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1829
    Event Place: Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue River, Hancock, Indiana; Roll: 282; Page: 184a; Enumeration District: 198
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Posey, Rush, Indiana; Roll: M593_356; Page: 364B
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Hancock, Indiana; Roll: M653_263; Page: 689; Family History Library
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Ripley, Rush, Indiana; Roll: 170; Page: 542a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1818-1921
    Event Place: Rush, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Centennial history of Rush County, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Ripley, Rush, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Ripley, Rush, Indiana; Roll: 170; Page: 542a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sugar Creek, New Palestine, Hancock, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Hancock, Indiana; Roll: M653_263; Page: 689; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Blue River, Hancock, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Posey, Beech Grove, Rush, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Posey, Rush, Indiana; Roll: M593_356; Page: 364B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blue River, Hancock, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue River, Hancock, Indiana; Roll: 282; Page: 184a; Enumeration District: 198

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Hancock County, Indiana
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