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Josiah Ball 1712–1791 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1712

Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 1791

Death Location: Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Joseph Ball

Mother: Elizabeth Parkhurst

Spouse(s): Rachel Corbett

Children(s): Elijah Ball, Josiah Junior, Lazarus Ball, Mary Ball, Mehitable Ball

In 1712, Josiah Ball entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Joseph Ball And Elizabeth Parkhurst. In 1790, Josiah Ball resided in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. In 1791, Josiah Ball resided in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts. Josiah Ball married Rachel Corbett, Sarah Ball, and had children including Elijah Ball, Josiah Ball Junior, Lazarus Ball, Mary Ball, Mehitable Ball. Josiah Ball passed away in 1791 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1712, Josiah Ball entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Joseph Ball And Elizabeth Parkhurst.
  • In 1790, Josiah Ball resided in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1791, Josiah Ball resided in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Josiah Ball married Rachel Corbett, Sarah Ball, and had children including Elijah Ball, Josiah Ball Junior, Lazarus Ball, Mary Ball, Mehitable Ball.
  • Josiah Ball passed away in 1791 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Ball
1673–1733
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
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Elizabeth Parkhurst
1681–1732
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Corbett
1717–1751
Birth Location: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Children(s)

Elijah Ball
1743–1826
Birth Location: Watertown
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Josiah Junior
1742–1835
Birth Location: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Lazarus Ball
1751–1827
Birth Location: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Mary Ball
1749–1825
Birth Location: Mendon, Massachusetts
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Mehitable Ball
1757–1820
Birth Location: Hollis, Hillbrgh, NH, New Hampshire, USA
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Josiah Ball's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Ball
1712–1791
Birth Place: Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Joseph Ball
1673–1733
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth Parkhurst
1681–1732
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Edward Ball
1640–1722
Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Abigail Blachly
1645–1699
Bradford, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Blachly
1607–1674
Susannah Ball
1622–1677
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Blachly
1589–1668
Susan Ball
1587–1681

Josiah Ball's Descendants

1.
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Josiah Ball (1712–1791) m. Rachel Corbett (1717–1751)
  1. 1. Elijah Ball 1743–1826
  2. 2. Josiah (Ball) Junior 1742–1835
  3. 3. Lazarus Ball 1751–1827
  4. 4. Mary Ball 1749–1825
    1. 1. Lydia Jones 1774–
      1. 1. Cyrus Russell 1820–1856
      2. 2. Ira Russell 1806–1883 m. Louisa Russell 1814–
        1. 1. Carrie (W) Russell 1854– m. Henry (B.) Endicott 1854–
        2. 2. Frederick (L) Russell 1845– m. Helen (L) Maynard 1852–
        3. 3. Mary (L) Russell 1838–1916 m. Charles (Henry) Cole 1839–
        4. 4. Merrill Russell 1850–1920
        5. 5. Solomon Russell 1842–1922
    2. 2. Sarah Jones 1779–1862 m. Daniel Ward 1774–1861
      1. 1. Sarah (Desire) Goddard 1800–1863
      2. 2. Mary (Wheeler) Mayo 1810–1886
      3. 3. Thomas (Harris) Ward 1814–1891
      4. 4. Roxy Johnson 1798–1824
      5. 5. George (Wheelock) Ward 1818–1876
      6. 6. Levi (Jones) Ward 1805–1875
      7. 7. Edwin Ward 1822–1892
      8. 8. John (S) Ward 1808–
  5. 5. Mehitable Ball 1757–1820

Josiah Ball's Timeline

5 Records

1712
1712
Birth of Josiah Ball in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1790
1790
Age 78
Josiah Ball resided here in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1791
Abt 1791
Age 79
Josiah Ball resided here in Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts
Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts
1791
1791
Age 79
Death of Josiah Ball in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1791
1791
Age 79
Josiah Ball - Probate in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1712
    Event Place: Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2406.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DP1
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 040
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 368; Image: 407; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1791
    Event Place: Milford, Worcester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County); Probate Place: Worcester, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Worcester
    Record Source: Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 a - Z, July

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County); Probate Place: Worcester, Massachusetts
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 040
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County); Probate Place: Worcester, Massachusetts
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