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Rachel Ball 1879–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1879

Birth Location: Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 13 Apr 1916

Death Location: Walnut, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Ball

Mother: Polly (Ball)

Spouse(s): Gabriel Cody

Children(s): Rachel Cody, Baster Cody, Mary Cody, BABY Cody, Daughter Cody, Althea Cody, Lovada Cody

In 1879, Rachel Ball entered the world in Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Benjamin Franklin Ball And Polly Anderson Ball. In 1880, Rachel Ball resided in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Rachel Ball resided in Little Pine Creek, Madison, North Carolina, USA. Rachel Ball married Gabriel Cody, and had children including Althea Caroline Cody, Baby Cody, Baster Cody, Daughter Cody, Lovada Mae Cody, Mary Avalyn Cody, Rachel Cody. Rachel Ball passed away in 1916 in Walnut, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Rachel Ball entered the world in Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Benjamin Franklin Ball And Polly Anderson Ball.
  • In 1880, Rachel Ball resided in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Rachel Ball resided in Little Pine Creek, Madison, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rachel Ball married Gabriel Cody, and had children including Althea Caroline Cody, Baby Cody, Baster Cody, Daughter Cody, Lovada Mae Cody, Mary Avalyn Cody, Rachel Cody.
  • Rachel Ball passed away in 1916 in Walnut, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel Ball's Ancestors

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Rachel Ball
1879–1916
Birth Place: Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Ball
1857–1919
Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Polly (Anderson) (Ball)
1850–1942
Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Noah Ball
1825–1906
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Freeman
1828–1904
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Ball's Descendants

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Rachel Ball (8 Aug 1879–13 Apr 1916) m. Gabriel Cody (31 Dec 1845–4 Mar 1928)
  1. 1. Rachel Cody 1915–1916
  2. 2. Baster Cody 1907–1978 m. Almarie Ramsey 1913–2007
    1. 1. James (Albert) Cody 1943–1967
    2. 2. Lillian Cody 1935–2011 m. Everette Boone 1931–2019
  3. 3. Mary (Avalyn) Cody 1911–1994 m. Clarence Staffon 1896–
  4. 4. BABY Cody 1916–1916
  5. 5. Daughter Cody 1913–1913 m. Jed (Shumway) Buckner 1887–1986
    1. 1. Robert (David) Buckner 1932–2005
  6. 6. Althea (Caroline) Cody 1905–2008 m. Latta (Bascom) Shelton 1886–1961
    1. 1. Woodward (David) Shelton 1932–1949
    2. 2. Wendell (L Shelton) Sr 1945–2016
  7. 7. Lovada (Mae) Cody 1908–1988 m. Jeter (Martin) Ledford 1912–1980
    1. 1. Daisy (Mae) Ledford 1946–1946
    2. 2. Martin (Lee) Ledford 1948–2008

Rachel Ball's Timeline

6 Records

1879
8 Aug 1879
Birth of Rachel Ball in Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 1
Rachel Ball resided here in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Rachel Ball resided here in Little Pine Creek, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Little Pine Creek, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Rachel Ball resided here in Walnut, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Walnut, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1916
12 Apr 1916
Age 37
Death of Rachel Ball in Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Madison County, North Carolina, USA
1916
13 Apr 1916
Age 37
Burial of Rachel Ball in Walnut, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
Walnut, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1879
    Event Place: Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 123

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Little Pine Creek, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Little Pine Creek, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: 1205; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1241205

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Walnut, Madison, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1916
    Event Place: Madison County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1916
    Event Place: Walnut, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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