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Wesley Blaine Ball 1884–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Sep 1884

Birth Location: Bloomfield, Greene, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 24 Sep 1945

Death Location: Worthington, Greene County, Indiana, USA

Father: James Ball

Mother: Caroline Phelps

Spouse(s): Florence Goodson

Children(s): Hilda Fortuno, Mildred Alexander

The story of Wesley Blaine Ball began in 1884 in Bloomfield, Greene, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Wesley Blaine Ball resided in Jefferson, Greene, Indiana, USA. In 1910, Wesley Blaine Ball resided in Worthington Ward 2, Greene, Indiana, USA. Wesley Blaine Ball married Florence E Goodson, and had children including Hilda Celia Ball M Noel M Fortuno, Mildred Caroline Ball M Alexander. Wesley Blaine Ball passed away in 1945 in Worthington, Greene County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Wesley Blaine Ball began in 1884 in Bloomfield, Greene, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Wesley Blaine Ball resided in Jefferson, Greene, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Wesley Blaine Ball resided in Worthington Ward 2, Greene, Indiana, USA.
  • Wesley Blaine Ball married Florence E Goodson, and had children including Hilda Celia Ball M Noel M Fortuno, Mildred Caroline Ball M Alexander.
  • Wesley Blaine Ball passed away in 1945 in Worthington, Greene County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ball
1854–1933
Birth Location: Noble County, Ohio, USA
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Caroline Phelps
1859–1945
Birth Location: Noble County, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Florence Goodson
1893–1980
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
FG

Children(s)

Hilda Fortuno
1911–
Birth Location: Worthington, Green, Indiana, USA
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Mildred Alexander
1914–1998
Birth Location: Worthington, Greene, Indiana, USA
MA

Wesley Ball's Ancestors

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Wesley Ball
1884–1945
Birth Place: Bloomfield, Greene, Indiana, USA
Parents
James Ball
1854–1933
Noble County, Ohio, USA
Caroline (J) Phelps
1859–1945
Noble County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
John ("Jake" Henry) Phelps
1829–1887
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Phebe (Ellen) Bates
1834–1914
Noble County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Phelps
1801–1887
Mary Staley
1812–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Phelps
1730–1820
Hester Chaney
1730–1820

Wesley Ball's Descendants

1.
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Wesley (Blaine) Ball (5 Sep 1884–24 Sep 1945) m. Florence (E) Goodson (5 Nov 1893–28 Feb 1980)
  1. 1. Hilda (Celia Ball (m: Noel m:) Fortuno 1911–
  2. 2. Mildred (Caroline Ball (m:) Alexander 1914–1998

Wesley Ball's Timeline

9 Records

1884
5 Sep 1884
Birth of Wesley Blaine Ball in Bloomfield, Greene, Indiana, USA
Bloomfield, Greene, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Wesley Blaine Ball resided here in Jefferson, Greene, Indiana, USA
Jefferson, Greene, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Wesley Blaine Ball resided here in Worthington Ward 2, Greene, Indiana, USA
Worthington Ward 2, Greene, Indiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
Wesley Blaine Ball resided here in Greene County, Indiana, USA
Greene County, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Wesley Blaine Ball resided here in Worthington, Worthington, Greene, Indiana, USA
Worthington, Worthington, Greene, Indiana, USA
1934
1934
Age 50
Wesley Blaine Ball resided here in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, USA
Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Wesley Blaine Ball resided here in Bloomington, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Bloomington, Marion County, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 56
Wesley Blaine Ball resided here in Michigan Township, Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, USA
Michigan Township, Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, USA
1945
24 Sep 1945
Age 61
Death of Wesley Blaine Ball in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1884
    Event Place: Bloomfield, Greene, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Greene, Indiana; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240374
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Worthington Ward 2, Greene, Indiana; Roll: T624_352; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1374365
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jefferson, Greene, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Greene, Indiana; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240374

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Worthington Ward 2, Greene, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Worthington Ward 2, Greene, Indiana; Roll: T624_352; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1374365

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Greene County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Greene County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1919
    Event Place: Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives At Washington, D.c.; Washington, D.c.; Series Title: U.s. Citizen Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Miami, Florida; NAI Number: 2774842; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Worthington, Worthington, Greene, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Worthington, Greene, Indiana; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340325

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bloomington, Marion County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01069; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 46-34

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Michigan Township, Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Michigan City, LaPorte, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01069; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 46-34

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1945
    Event Place: Worthington, Greene County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Wesley Blaine Ball 24 Sep 1945

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greene County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1945
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Worthington, Greene County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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