Sarah Ball
F, b. 1798?
| Father | Isaiah Ball b. 1764, d. b Apr 1815 |
| Mother | Martha Line b. 9 Feb 1776, d. 1807? |
Sarah Ball was born in 1798?.1
Sarah married Felix Hunter in 1818?. Based on the 1830 Census, Sarah and Felix appear to have had 2 sons born before 1830..2
Sarah probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her husband Felix Hunter at Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio. She was in the 30-40 age group.3
On 15 June 1831 Sarah Ball, together with her husband and other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.4
Sarah married Felix Hunter in 1818?. Based on the 1830 Census, Sarah and Felix appear to have had 2 sons born before 1830..2
Sarah probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her husband Felix Hunter at Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio. She was in the 30-40 age group.3
On 15 June 1831 Sarah Ball, together with her husband and other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.4
Family | Felix Hunter b. 1796? |
Citations
- [S333] Assumption:, Date of birth guessed from assumed date of marriage of parents and birthdate of sister in 1800.
- [S333] Assumption:, Date of marriage guessed from guestimated birthdates and marriage of their siblings in 1820. Note that marriage is confirmed by quitclaim deed signed by both Feliz Hunter and Sarah Hunter, his wife, as heirs of Isaiah Ball.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1830, Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio, page 28.
- [S238] Butler County Deed Book,.
Felix Hunter
M, b. 1796?
Felix Hunter was born in 1796?.1
Felix married Sarah Ball in 1818?. Based on the 1830 Census, Sarah and Felix appear to have had 2 sons born before 1830..2
Felix was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1830 Census at Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio. Included in the household were 1 female 30-40 (presumably his wife Sarah Ball); and 2 males under 5 (presumably his sons)..3
On 15 June 1831 Felix Hunter, together with his wife and other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. She acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.4
Felix married Sarah Ball in 1818?. Based on the 1830 Census, Sarah and Felix appear to have had 2 sons born before 1830..2
Felix was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1830 Census at Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio. Included in the household were 1 female 30-40 (presumably his wife Sarah Ball); and 2 males under 5 (presumably his sons)..3
On 15 June 1831 Felix Hunter, together with his wife and other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. She acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.4
Family | Sarah Ball b. 1798? |
Citations
- [S333] Assumption:, Date of birth guessed from guestimated birthdate of wife. According to the 1830 Census, he was born between 1790 and 1800.
- [S333] Assumption:, Date of marriage guessed from guestimated birthdates and marriage of their siblings in 1820. Note that marriage is confirmed by quitclaim deed signed by both Feliz Hunter and Sarah Hunter, his wife, as heirs of Isaiah Ball.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1830, Lemon Township, Butler County, Ohio, page 28.
- [S238] Butler County Deed Book,.
Nancy Ball
F, b. 10 May 1799
| Father | Isaiah Ball b. 1764, d. b Apr 1815 |
| Mother | Martha Line b. 9 Feb 1776, d. 1807? |
Nancy Ball was born on 10 May 1799.1 She was listed as Dennis Ball's ward on 17 April 1815 at Butler Co., Ohio, until she reached "full age"..2
Nancy married William Hunter on 10 February 1820 in Butler County, Ohio. William and Nancy were married by William Patton, JP.
Based on the 1830 Census, they appear to have had 2 sons and 1 daughter born before 1830..3,4 Nancy Ball was listed in the household of William Hunter in the 1830 Census at the age of 20-30.5
On 15 June 1831 Nancy Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.6
Nancy married William Hunter on 10 February 1820 in Butler County, Ohio. William and Nancy were married by William Patton, JP.
Based on the 1830 Census, they appear to have had 2 sons and 1 daughter born before 1830..3,4 Nancy Ball was listed in the household of William Hunter in the 1830 Census at the age of 20-30.5
On 15 June 1831 Nancy Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.6
Family | William Hunter b. c 1798, d. 29 Jan 1857 |
Citations
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, 1:201. April Term, 1815. Age given as 15 years on 10 May 1814. Gateway to the West, Vol 1, Butler Co. OH Chancery Records, 1827-1829, gives age as 14 years in 1814. WFT 8, Tree 2387 says born 10 May 1801.
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, v.1, p.201.
- [S113] Butler County Marriage Record, Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio Records Center & Archives, Book 1, p.126.
- [S107] Jean Nathan, Ohio Marriages Recorded in County Courts through 1820.
- [S252] US Census, 1830, Butler Co., Ohio, Fairfield Twp., p.2. Identified by age group.
- [S238] Butler County Deed Book,.
William Hunter
M, b. circa 1798, d. 29 January 1857
William's parents were Thomas and Jane Hunter. William Hunter was born circa 1798 in Pennsylvania.1
William married Nancy Ball on 10 February 1820 in Butler County, Ohio. William and Nancy were married by William Patton, JP.
Based on the 1830 Census, they appear to have had 2 sons and 1 daughter born before 1830..2,3 William was listed as the head of family in the 30-40 age group on the 1830 Census at Butler Co., Ohio. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30 (presumably his wife Nancy Ball); 2 sons 5-10 and 10-15; and 1 daughter under 5..4
On 15 June 1831 William Hunter, together with his wife and other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. She acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.5
William died on 29 January 1857 in Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio.6
William married Nancy Ball on 10 February 1820 in Butler County, Ohio. William and Nancy were married by William Patton, JP.
Based on the 1830 Census, they appear to have had 2 sons and 1 daughter born before 1830..2,3 William was listed as the head of family in the 30-40 age group on the 1830 Census at Butler Co., Ohio. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30 (presumably his wife Nancy Ball); 2 sons 5-10 and 10-15; and 1 daughter under 5..4
On 15 June 1831 William Hunter, together with his wife and other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. She acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.5
William died on 29 January 1857 in Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio.6
Family | Nancy Ball b. 10 May 1799 |
Citations
- [S284] Ruth Bowers, Gateway to the West, Vol.3, 1970, p.33. Cites Death Report, City of Hamilton, Butler Co, OH, 1856-1857. Age 59 at death.
- [S113] Butler County Marriage Record, Probate Court, Butler County, Ohio Records Center & Archives, Book 1, p.126.
- [S107] Jean Nathan, Ohio Marriages Recorded in County Courts through 1820.
- [S252] US Census, 1830, Butler Co., Ohio, Fairfield Twp., p.2.
- [S238] Butler County Deed Book,.
- [S284] Ruth Bowers, Gateway to the West, Vol.3, 1970,p.33. Cites Death Report, City of Hamilton, Butler Co., OH, 1856-1857.
Margaret Ball
F, b. 4 September 1800, d. after 1839
| Father | Isaiah Ball b. 1764, d. b Apr 1815 |
| Mother | Martha Line b. 9 Feb 1776, d. 1807? |
Margaret Ball was born on 4 September 1800.1 She was listed as Dennis Ball's ward on 17 April 1815 at Butler Co., Ohio, until she reached "full age".2
Margaret married John Hunter after 1827. Based on the 1830 Census, Margaret and John apparently had 2 sons born before 1830..3 Margaret Ball was listed in the household of John Hunter in the 1830 Census at the age of 20-30.4
Margaret probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her husband John Hunter at Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio. She was in the 20-30 age group; 20-30.5
On 15 June 1831 Margaret Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.6
Margaret died after 1839.7
Margaret married John Hunter after 1827. Based on the 1830 Census, Margaret and John apparently had 2 sons born before 1830..3 Margaret Ball was listed in the household of John Hunter in the 1830 Census at the age of 20-30.4
Margaret probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her husband John Hunter at Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio. She was in the 20-30 age group; 20-30.5
On 15 June 1831 Margaret Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.6
Margaret died after 1839.7
Family | John Hunter b. 1799? |
Citations
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, 1:201. Guardianship papers indicate that Margaret was 14 years old on 4 Sep 1814. Birth date given as 4 Sept 1802 in WFT 8, Tree2387.
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, v.1, p.201.
- [S333] Assumption:, Source of marriage data unknown. Margaret signed quitclaim deed on 24 Sept 1827 as Margaret Ball. She is listed as Margaret Hunter in Dennis Ball's will in 1839.
- [S252] US Census, 1830, Butler Co., Ohio, Fairfield Twp., p.19. Identified by age group.
- [S252] US Census, 1830, Butler Co., Ohio, Fairfield Twp., p.19.
- [S238] Butler County Deed Book,.
- [S333] Assumption:, Margaret is mentioned in the will of her uncle and former guardian, Dennis Ball, in November 1839.
John Hunter
M, b. 1799?
John Hunter was born in 1799?.1
John married Margaret Ball after 1827. Based on the 1830 Census, Margaret and John apparently had 2 sons born before 1830..2
John was listed as the head of household in the 20-30 age group in the 1830 Census at Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio. Included in the household were 1 female 60-70 (probably his mother or wife's mother), 1 female 20-30 (presumably his wife Margaret Ball); and 2 males under 5 (presumably his sons)..3
John married Margaret Ball after 1827. Based on the 1830 Census, Margaret and John apparently had 2 sons born before 1830..2
John was listed as the head of household in the 20-30 age group in the 1830 Census at Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio. Included in the household were 1 female 60-70 (probably his mother or wife's mother), 1 female 20-30 (presumably his wife Margaret Ball); and 2 males under 5 (presumably his sons)..3
Family | Margaret Ball b. 4 Sep 1800, d. a 1839 |
Citations
- [S333] Assumption:, Date of birth guessed from birthdate of wife.
- [S333] Assumption:, Source of marriage data unknown. Margaret signed quitclaim deed on 24 Sept 1827 as Margaret Ball. She is listed as Margaret Hunter in Dennis Ball's will in 1839.
- [S252] US Census, 1830, Butler Co., Ohio, Fairfield Twp., p.19.
Solomon Ball
M, b. 13 March 1803, d. 1881?
| Father | Isaiah Ball b. 1764, d. b Apr 1815 |
| Mother | Martha Line b. 9 Feb 1776, d. 1807? |
Solomon Ball was born on 13 March 1803 at Marietta, Washington County, Ohio.1
In April 1815, Solomon was made the ward of James Cummins until he was 14 years old..2 In April 1819, Dennis Ball was appointed his guardian, succeeding James Cummins, until he reached "full age".3
Solomon came to Montgomery County, Indiana about 1826. He entered Government land in Union Township and engaged in farming.4
Solomon married Lucetta Crane on 31 January 1828 in Montgomery County, Indiana.5
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 20-30 age group in the 1830 Census at Montgomery County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30 (presumably his wife Lucetta); 1 male under 5 (presumably Elihu); and 1 female under 5 (unknown)..6
On 2 December 1830, Solomon Ball purchased 64.67 of land in Sec 31, T19-N, R5-W, 2nd PM Meridian in Montgomery County from the Federal Government.7
On 15 June 1831 Solomon Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.8
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1840 Census at Montgomery County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 30-40 (presumably his wife Lucetta); 1 female 15-20 (unknown); 1 male 10-15 (presumably Elihu); 2 males and 1 female 5-10 (presumably Zopher, James, and Mary); and 2 males under 5 (presumably Lafayette and unknown).9
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 46, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer with $4000 real estate. Included in the household were his wife, Lucetta 45 OH; 6 sons (Elihu 21 IN, Zopher 17 IN, James H. 15 IN, Lafayette 13 IN, Zephaniah 9 IN, and Cyrus 5 IN); and 3 daughters (Mary A. 19 IN, Almira J. 6 IN, and Nancy F. 1 IN). Also in the household was his sister-in-law, Susan Crane 28 OH.10
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 57, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer with $11,100 real estate. Included in the household were his wife, Lucetta B. 55 OH; 3 sons (Zopher 26 IN farmer, Zephaniah 19 IN farmer, and Cyrus 14 IN); and 2 daughters (Jane 17 IN teacher and Nancy F. 11 IN.)11
Solomon served as a Sergeant in Company I, 104th Regiment, Ohio Infantry during the Civil War.12
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 1870 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 68, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife Lucetta (67: OH); 3 daughters, Jennie (26, IN), Mary (39, IN) and Flora (20, IN); and 1 son, Cyrus (23, IN). Also in the household were 2 granddaughters (Mary's children), Lily Britten (13, IN) and Clara Britten (9, IN) and several farm laborers.13
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 1880 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 76, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife, Lenceta (75, OH); 2 daughters, Flora (30, IN) and Mary Britten (49, IN); and 2 granddaughters, Lillean Britten (20, IN) and Clara Britten (18, IN).14
Solomon died in 1881?.15
In April 1815, Solomon was made the ward of James Cummins until he was 14 years old..2 In April 1819, Dennis Ball was appointed his guardian, succeeding James Cummins, until he reached "full age".3
Solomon came to Montgomery County, Indiana about 1826. He entered Government land in Union Township and engaged in farming.4
Solomon married Lucetta Crane on 31 January 1828 in Montgomery County, Indiana.5
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 20-30 age group in the 1830 Census at Montgomery County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30 (presumably his wife Lucetta); 1 male under 5 (presumably Elihu); and 1 female under 5 (unknown)..6
On 2 December 1830, Solomon Ball purchased 64.67 of land in Sec 31, T19-N, R5-W, 2nd PM Meridian in Montgomery County from the Federal Government.7
On 15 June 1831 Solomon Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.8
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1840 Census at Montgomery County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 30-40 (presumably his wife Lucetta); 1 female 15-20 (unknown); 1 male 10-15 (presumably Elihu); 2 males and 1 female 5-10 (presumably Zopher, James, and Mary); and 2 males under 5 (presumably Lafayette and unknown).9
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 46, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer with $4000 real estate. Included in the household were his wife, Lucetta 45 OH; 6 sons (Elihu 21 IN, Zopher 17 IN, James H. 15 IN, Lafayette 13 IN, Zephaniah 9 IN, and Cyrus 5 IN); and 3 daughters (Mary A. 19 IN, Almira J. 6 IN, and Nancy F. 1 IN). Also in the household was his sister-in-law, Susan Crane 28 OH.10
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 57, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer with $11,100 real estate. Included in the household were his wife, Lucetta B. 55 OH; 3 sons (Zopher 26 IN farmer, Zephaniah 19 IN farmer, and Cyrus 14 IN); and 2 daughters (Jane 17 IN teacher and Nancy F. 11 IN.)11
Solomon served as a Sergeant in Company I, 104th Regiment, Ohio Infantry during the Civil War.12
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 1870 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 68, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife Lucetta (67: OH); 3 daughters, Jennie (26, IN), Mary (39, IN) and Flora (20, IN); and 1 son, Cyrus (23, IN). Also in the household were 2 granddaughters (Mary's children), Lily Britten (13, IN) and Clara Britten (9, IN) and several farm laborers.13
Solomon was listed as the head of household in the 1880 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 76, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer. Included in the household were his wife, Lenceta (75, OH); 2 daughters, Flora (30, IN) and Mary Britten (49, IN); and 2 granddaughters, Lillean Britten (20, IN) and Clara Britten (18, IN).14
Solomon died in 1881?.15
Family | Lucetta Crane b. c 1805 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, 1:201. Guardianship record shows he was 12 on 13 March 1815. WFT 8, Tree 2387 says born 13 Mar 1804.
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, v.1, p.201.
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, v.1, p.404.
- [S109] Thomas Z. Ball Biography, 3 August 1940, Clipping File, Citizens Historical Ass'n, Indiana State Library,.
- [S756] Index of Indiana Marriages before 1850 (data online), Ancestry.com.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1830, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 43.
- [S1378] 1796-1907 [database on-line] U.S. General Land Office Records; Crawfordsville.
- [S238] Butler County Deed Book,.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1840, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 751.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1850, Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 820.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1860. Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 273.
- [S1357] Civil War Records , Ball, Solomon.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1870, Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, p.221A (AN).
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1880, Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, p.258C (AN).
- [S333] Assumption:, Date of death from WFT 8, Tree 2387.
Lucetta Crane
F, b. circa 1805
Lucetta Crane was born circa 1805 at Ohio.1
Lucetta married Solomon Ball on 31 January 1828 in Montgomery County, Indiana.2
Lucetta probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Montgomery County, Indiana. She was in the 20-30 age group.3
Lucetta probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Montgomery County, Indiana. She was in the 30-40 age group.4
Lucetta appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 45, born in Ohio..5
Lucetta appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 55, born in Ohio.6
Lucetta appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 67, born in Ohio.7
Lucetta appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 75, born in Ohio.8
Lucetta married Solomon Ball on 31 January 1828 in Montgomery County, Indiana.2
Lucetta probably appeared in the census of 1830 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Montgomery County, Indiana. She was in the 20-30 age group.3
Lucetta probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Montgomery County, Indiana. She was in the 30-40 age group.4
Lucetta appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 45, born in Ohio..5
Lucetta appeared in the census of 1860 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 55, born in Ohio.6
Lucetta appeared in the census of 1870 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 67, born in Ohio.7
Lucetta appeared in the census of 1880 in the household of her husband Solomon Ball at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 75, born in Ohio.8
Family | Solomon Ball b. 13 Mar 1803, d. 1881? |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S106] Bill Slager Email, 12/11/98.
- [S756] Index of Indiana Marriages before 1850 (data online), Ancestry.com.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1830, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 43.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1840, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 751.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1850, Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 820.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1860. Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 273.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1870, Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, p.221A (AN).
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1880, Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, p.258C (AN).
Zopher J. Ball
M, b. 9 April 1804, d. 10 October 1843
| Father | Isaiah Ball b. 1764, d. b Apr 1815 |
| Mother | Martha Line b. 9 Feb 1776, d. 1807? |
Zopher J. Ball was born on 9 April 1804 at Butler County, Ohio.1,2
Zopher was listed as Dennis Ball's ward in April 1815 at Butler County, Ohio.3 In October, 1823, the guardianship by Dennis Ball was extended until Zopher was 21.4
On 24 September 1827, Zopher J Ball purchased a quitclaim to land in the W1/2 Sec. 15 T2 R3 between the Miami Rivers in the County of Butler (as defined by metes and bounds) from Mary Ball, John Ball, and Martha "Patty" Ball, all heirs of Isaiah Ball, for $100..5
Zopher bought 50 acres from Phebe Breese on 15 June 1831 at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio. She had received this property as her dower right from her first husband, Isaiah Ball. This land had originally been purchased by Isaiah from Zopher's father (also Zopher) in 1808. On the same date a quitclaim deed to this land was executed by all of the heirs of Isaiah's first wife, Martha Line but by none of the children of his second wife, Phebe Breese, possibly because they had moved to Indiana..5
Zopher married Lucinda Welch on 7 May 1833 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Zopher and Lucinda had at least 6 children, including:
- Esther J. Ball
- Martha Ball, born 1839
- Ellen Ball
- Ann Ball
- Benjamin Ball, born 1837
- Melissa E, born 1841.6
In 1835, Zopher represented New Discovery in a council to establish the "Freedom Church" near Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana.7
Zopher was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1840 Census at Montgomery County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30, presumably his wife Lucinda, 3 daughters under 5, and 1 son under 5..8
Zopher died on 10 October 1843 in Montgomery County, Indiana, at age 39.9 He was buried in the Harlow Cemetery at Wayne Township, Mongomery County, Indiana.10
Zopher was listed as Dennis Ball's ward in April 1815 at Butler County, Ohio.3 In October, 1823, the guardianship by Dennis Ball was extended until Zopher was 21.4
On 24 September 1827, Zopher J Ball purchased a quitclaim to land in the W1/2 Sec. 15 T2 R3 between the Miami Rivers in the County of Butler (as defined by metes and bounds) from Mary Ball, John Ball, and Martha "Patty" Ball, all heirs of Isaiah Ball, for $100..5
Zopher bought 50 acres from Phebe Breese on 15 June 1831 at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio. She had received this property as her dower right from her first husband, Isaiah Ball. This land had originally been purchased by Isaiah from Zopher's father (also Zopher) in 1808. On the same date a quitclaim deed to this land was executed by all of the heirs of Isaiah's first wife, Martha Line but by none of the children of his second wife, Phebe Breese, possibly because they had moved to Indiana..5
Zopher married Lucinda Welch on 7 May 1833 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Zopher and Lucinda had at least 6 children, including:
- Esther J. Ball
- Martha Ball, born 1839
- Ellen Ball
- Ann Ball
- Benjamin Ball, born 1837
- Melissa E, born 1841.6
In 1835, Zopher represented New Discovery in a council to establish the "Freedom Church" near Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana.7
Zopher was listed as the head of household in the 30-40 age group in the 1840 Census at Montgomery County, Indiana. Included in the household were 1 female 20-30, presumably his wife Lucinda, 3 daughters under 5, and 1 son under 5..8
Zopher died on 10 October 1843 in Montgomery County, Indiana, at age 39.9 He was buried in the Harlow Cemetery at Wayne Township, Mongomery County, Indiana.10
Family | Lucinda Welch b. c 1816 |
Citations
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, 1:202. Guardianship record shows he was 10 on 3 April 1815. Place of birth from WFT 8, Tree 2387.
- [S1273] Abstracted Ball graves in Harlow Cemetery, Wayne Township, Montgomery Co., IN. Date of birth calculated from age at death (39y6m1d), Internet record, http://history.cdpl.lib.in.us/montcocem.html, Cemeteries of Montgomery County (Indiana.
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, Vol.1, p.202.
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, Vol.@, p.94.
- [S238] Butler County Deed Book,.
- [S756] Index of Indiana Marriages before 1850 (data online), Ancestry.com.
- [S288] H. W. Beckwith, History of Montgomery County, Indiana, p.342.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1840, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 671.
- [S1273] Abstracted Ball graves in Harlow Cemetery, Wayne Township, Montgomery Co. IN, Internet record, http://history.cdpl.lib.in.us/montcocem.html, Cemeteries of Montgomery County (Indiana.
- [S1273] Abstracted Ball graves in Harlow Cemetery, Wayne Township, Montgomery Co., IN, Internet record, http://history.cdpl.lib.in.us/montcocem.html, Cemeteries of Montgomery County (Indiana.
Lucinda Welch
F, b. circa 1816
Lucinda Welch was born circa 1816 at Ohio.1
Lucinda married Zopher J. Ball on 7 May 1833 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Zopher and Lucinda had at least 6 children, including:
- Esther J. Ball
- Martha Ball, born 1839
- Ellen Ball
- Ann Ball
- Benjamin Ball, born 1837
- Melissa E, born 1841.2
Lucinda probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her husband Zopher J. Ball at Montgomery County, Indiana. She was in the 20-30 age group; 30-40.3
Lucinda married John R. Handy on 14 March 1848 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Lucinda and John had at least one child, William F. Handy, born in 1849..4
Lucinda appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her husband John R. Handy at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 34, born in Ohio.5
Lucinda married Zopher J. Ball on 7 May 1833 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Zopher and Lucinda had at least 6 children, including:
- Esther J. Ball
- Martha Ball, born 1839
- Ellen Ball
- Ann Ball
- Benjamin Ball, born 1837
- Melissa E, born 1841.2
Lucinda probably appeared in the census of 1840 in the household of her husband Zopher J. Ball at Montgomery County, Indiana. She was in the 20-30 age group; 30-40.3
Lucinda married John R. Handy on 14 March 1848 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Lucinda and John had at least one child, William F. Handy, born in 1849..4
Lucinda appeared in the census of 1850 in the household of her husband John R. Handy at Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. She was 34, born in Ohio.5
Family 1 | Zopher J. Ball b. 9 Apr 1804, d. 10 Oct 1843 |
Family 2 | John R. Handy b. c 1818 |
Citations
- [S1180] Assumed Birth Date. Date and place of birth from Ann Lester research per Slager e-mail 12/10/98.
- [S756] Index of Indiana Marriages before 1850 (data online), Ancestry.com.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1840, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 671.
- [S247] Walter R. Gooldy, Montgomery Co., Indiana Marriages, 1823-1849.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1850, Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, page 1141.
Esther Ball
F, b. 1 January 1807
| Father | Isaiah Ball b. 1764, d. b Apr 1815 |
| Mother | Martha Line b. 9 Feb 1776, d. 1807? |
Esther Ball was born on 1 January 1807 in Butler County, Ohio.1
On 17 April 1815 James Cummins was appointed Esther's guardian at Butler County, Ohio, until the age of 12. She was 8 years old at the time..2 In October, 1823, Dennis Ball was appointed Esther's guardian, replacing James Cummins, until the age of 18.
On 15 June 1831 Esther Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.3
On 17 April 1815 James Cummins was appointed Esther's guardian at Butler County, Ohio, until the age of 12. She was 8 years old at the time..2 In October, 1823, Dennis Ball was appointed Esther's guardian, replacing James Cummins, until the age of 18.
On 15 June 1831 Esther Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, quitclaimed to Zopher J. Ball the right to the land at W 1/2, Sec 15, Twp 2. Range 3 between the Miami Rivers, Butler County, Ohio, purchased by his father, Isaiah Ball, from Zopher's father in 1808 and then held as a dower right by Isaiah's widow, Phebe. SHe acknowledged this deed in ButlerCounty on 8 Nov 1830. Zopher purchased the dower right to the property from Phebe on the same date.3
John R. Handy
M, b. circa 1818
John R. Handy was born circa 1818 in Pennsylvania.1
John married Lucinda Welch on 14 March 1848 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Lucinda and John had at least one child, William F. Handy, born in 1849..2
John was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 32, born in Pennsylvania, and listed as a farmer with $1900 real estate. Included in the household were his wife, Lucinda 34 OH, and a son, William 11/12.1
John married Lucinda Welch on 14 March 1848 in Montgomery County, Indiana. Lucinda and John had at least one child, William F. Handy, born in 1849..2
John was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana. He was 32, born in Pennsylvania, and listed as a farmer with $1900 real estate. Included in the household were his wife, Lucinda 34 OH, and a son, William 11/12.1
Family | Lucinda Welch b. c 1816 |
Martha "Patty" Ball
F, b. 6 January 1811, d. 1844
| Father | Isaiah Ball b. 1764, d. b Apr 1815 |
| Mother | Phebe Breese b. 1773, d. a 12 Dec 1844 |
Martha "Patty" Ball was born on 6 January 1811.1
On 24 September 1827, Martha "Patty" Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, sold a quitclaim to land in the W1/2 Sec. 15 T2 R3 between the Miami Rivers in the County of Butler (as defined by metes and bounds) to Zopher J. Ball for $100 .2
Martha married Benjamin Stafford Jr. on 31 May 1833 in Greene County, Indiana. Martha and Benjamin had four children, namely Luzetta (ca1833-ca1850), Berlin (1835-1917), Isaiah (ca1838-?), and Dorcas (1840-1859)..3
Martha died in 1844.4
On 24 September 1827, Martha "Patty" Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, sold a quitclaim to land in the W1/2 Sec. 15 T2 R3 between the Miami Rivers in the County of Butler (as defined by metes and bounds) to Zopher J. Ball for $100 .2
Martha married Benjamin Stafford Jr. on 31 May 1833 in Greene County, Indiana. Martha and Benjamin had four children, namely Luzetta (ca1833-ca1850), Berlin (1835-1917), Isaiah (ca1838-?), and Dorcas (1840-1859)..3
Martha died in 1844.4
Family | Benjamin Stafford Jr. b. 1 Jun 1807, d. 23 Sep 1884 |
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Citations
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, 1:273. Age given as 5 on 6 January 1816 in guardianship record.
- [S238] Butler County Deed Book,.
- [S83] WPA, Index to Marriage Records, Greene Co., Indiana, 1821-1920 inc., p.40. License 29 May, 1833. Marriage recorded in Book C:3. Married by Aaron Brewer, JP. History of Greene & Sullivan Counties, p.417, has date of marriage as 31 May 1832.
- [S19] Uncle Jack Baber, Early History of Greene County, p.75.
John Ball
M, b. 19 April 1813, d. 10 February 1863
| Father | Isaiah Ball b. 1764, d. b Apr 1815 |
| Mother | Phebe Breese b. 1773, d. a 12 Dec 1844 |
John Ball was born on 19 April 1813 in Ohio.1,2
In August 1816, Dennis Ball was appointed John's guardian until the age of 14.3
On 24 September 1827, John Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, sold a quitclaim to land in the W1/2 Sec. 15 T2 R3 between the Miami Rivers in the County of Butler (as defined by metes and bounds) to Zopher J. Ball for $100 .4
John married Phebe Archer on 6 December 1832 in Parke County, Indiana.5
John was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 37, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer with $300 real estate. Included in the household were his wife Phebe, 34 OH; 7 daughters (Mary, 16; Martha, 14; Sarah,12; Phebe A, 10; Lucetta, 9; Elizabeth, 4; and Lucinda, 1); and 1 son Isiah, 7. All the children were born in Indiana. Also in the household was his wife's brother, Jacob Archer, 22 IN.6
John was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Smith Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 47, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer with $1270 real estate. Included in the household were his wife Phebe, 44 OH; 5 sons (Isaiah, 16; Jacob, 8; Solomon, 5; William T., 3; and John J., 1); and 3 daughters (Martha, 24; Phebe A., 20; and Elizabeth, 14). All the children were born in Indiana.7
John died on 10 February 1863 at Greene County, Indiana, at age 49.8,2 He was buried in the Stanley Cemetery at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana.8,2
In August 1816, Dennis Ball was appointed John's guardian until the age of 14.3
On 24 September 1827, John Ball, together with other heirs of Isaiah Ball, sold a quitclaim to land in the W1/2 Sec. 15 T2 R3 between the Miami Rivers in the County of Butler (as defined by metes and bounds) to Zopher J. Ball for $100 .4
John married Phebe Archer on 6 December 1832 in Parke County, Indiana.5
John was listed as the head of household in the 1850 Census in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 37, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer with $300 real estate. Included in the household were his wife Phebe, 34 OH; 7 daughters (Mary, 16; Martha, 14; Sarah,12; Phebe A, 10; Lucetta, 9; Elizabeth, 4; and Lucinda, 1); and 1 son Isiah, 7. All the children were born in Indiana. Also in the household was his wife's brother, Jacob Archer, 22 IN.6
John was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Census in Smith Township, Greene County, Indiana. He was 47, born in Ohio, and listed as a farmer with $1270 real estate. Included in the household were his wife Phebe, 44 OH; 5 sons (Isaiah, 16; Jacob, 8; Solomon, 5; William T., 3; and John J., 1); and 3 daughters (Martha, 24; Phebe A., 20; and Elizabeth, 14). All the children were born in Indiana.7
John died on 10 February 1863 at Greene County, Indiana, at age 49.8,2 He was buried in the Stanley Cemetery at Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana.8,2
Family | Phebe Archer b. 18 Aug 1815, d. 19 Feb 1891 |
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Citations
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, Vol.1, p.273. Age given as 3 on 19 April 1816 in guardianship record. Same date of birth on gravestone in Stanley Cemetery. Obituary in Worthington Gazette, 13 Feb 1863, gives age at death as 56 which would make birth date in 1807. However, both 1850 & 1860 Census show birth in 1813.
- [S1362] Ball, John. Source: Find A Grave Index 1854-2012 (www.findagrave.com). Cemetery: Stanley Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Greene County. Indiana.
- [S239] Butler County Ohio Testamentary Records, p.273.
- [S238] Butler County Deed Book,.
- [S291] Bess Ott Swope, Marriages, Parke Co., Indiana, 1831-1860 (Courthouse fire in 1832. No earlier records).
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1850, Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana, page 476.
- [S1133] U. S. Census,1860, Smith Township, Greene County, Indiana, page 544.
- [S3] Stanley Cemetery Gravestone Reading Read and photographed by WEStanley Jr.on 29 May 1995..