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     David Rugg was born on 9 June 1746 at Holden, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Rugg and Ruth Glasier.² David Rugg married Sally Davis on 15 February 1777 at Princeton, Worcester Co., MA.^1,2 David Rugg married Lucy Ball, daughter of Daniel Ball and Lucy Newton, on 20 April 1779 at Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA.³ David Rugg died on 13 October 1827 at Woodbury, Caledonia Co., VT, at age 81. His estate was probated on 27 March 1828 at Caledonia Co., VT; "State of Vermont, Washington District: On Probate Court holden at Montpelier within and for said district on the 27th day of March A.D. 1828: Joseph Blanchard of Woodbury is in the County of Caledonia is appointed administrator on the estate of David Rugg late of Calais in said district deceased and the said Joseph accepts said trust and is allowed until the 27th day of March A.D. 1829 to settle his administration account & he is ordered to pay all just debts of said deceased within one year from this date. Bonds are executed by the said Joseph with Ezekiel Ball surety according to law and a letter of administration is issued to him in due form. Attest Daniel P. Thompson Reg."
     He bought 40 acres in W. 27 L.A., which he sold ten years later. in 1787 at Royalton, Windsor Co., VT.¹ He commenced entitlement to military pension for service in the American Revolution (private in the Massachusetts continental line). His annual allowance was $96.00 on 6 April 1818.

     Levi Dunton was born circa 1755 at Southborough, Worcester Co., MA. He and Sarah Ball posted marriage intentions on 22 March 1786 at Boylston, Worcester Co., MA; also posted at Leicester, Worcester Co., MA.^1,2 Levi Dunton died on 8 August 1827 at Boxborough, Middlesex Co., MA.

     Betsy Ball was the daughter of Jonathan Ball and Martha French. Betsy Ball and Nathan Ball posted marriage intentions on 29 January 1781 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA.¹

     William Ball was born on 4 October 1747 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA. He was the son of Jonathan Ball and Martha French. William Ball and Thankful Ball posted marriage intentions on 29 January 1781 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA.¹ William Ball died circa 1815 at Boylston, Worcester Co., MA.

     Joanna Hastings was born on 24 September 1769 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA. She was the daughter of Joseph Hastings and Mary Sterns. Joanna Hastings married Ezekiel Ball, son of Daniel Ball and Lucy Newton, on 3 February 1795 at Boylston, Worcester Co., MA.^1,2 Joanna Hastings and Ezekiel Ball posted marriage intentions on 21 November 1794 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.³ Joanna Hastings died circa 1802 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT.
     As of 3 February 1795,her married name was Ball.¹

     Calvin Ball was born circa 19 May 1795; age at death 70y 5m 9d.¹ He was the son of Ezekiel Ball and Joanna Hastings. Calvin Ball married Nancy M. Lakeman, daughter of Amos Lakeman and Esther Lovejoy, on 23 September 1823 at Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT.¹ Calvin Ball died on 28 October 1865 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT.¹ He was buried at South Woodbury Cemetery, Woodbury, Washington Co., VT.²

     Luther Ball was born circa 4 May 1800 at Royalton, Windsor Co., VT; age at death 74 years, 10 months, 12 days.¹ He was the son of Ezekiel Ball and Joanna Hastings. Luther Ball married Laura P. Lakeman, daughter of Amos Lakeman and Esther Lovejoy, on 3 October 1822 at Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT. Luther Ball died on 16 March 1875 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT.¹ He was buried at South Woodbury Cemetery, Woodbury, Washington Co., VT.²

     Betsey Kenaston was born circa 14 February 1803 at VT; age at death 61 years, 4 months, 12 days.¹ She was the daughter of Asa Kenaston and Susanna Keniston. Betsey Kenaston married Ezekiel Ball, son of Daniel Ball and Lucy Newton, after 1828. Betsey Kenaston died on 26 June 1864 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT; starvation, insane, age 61 years, 4 months, 12 days.²
     As of after 1828,her married name was Ball.

     Asa Kenaston married Susanna Keniston.

     Susanna Keniston married Asa Kenaston.

     Henry Peirce married Lucretia (????)¹

     Joseph Hastings married Mary Sterns.

     Mary Sterns married Joseph Hastings.

     Nancy M. Lakeman was born on 3 December 1798 at Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT. She was the daughter of Amos Lakeman and Esther Lovejoy. Nancy M. Lakeman married Calvin Ball, son of Ezekiel Ball and Joanna Hastings, on 23 September 1823 at Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT.¹ Nancy M. Lakeman died on 10 February 1866 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 67. She was buried at South Woodbury Cemetery, Woodbury, Washington Co., VT.²
     As of 23 September 1823,her married name was Ball.

     Laura P. Lakeman was born on 19 December 1802 at Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT. She was the daughter of Amos Lakeman and Esther Lovejoy. Laura P. Lakeman married Luther Ball, son of Ezekiel Ball and Joanna Hastings, on 3 October 1822 at Peacham, Caledonia Co., VT. Laura P. Lakeman died on 28 January 1886 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 83. She was buried at South Woodbury Cemetery, Woodbury, Washington Co., VT.¹
     As of 3 October 1822,her married name was .

     Joanna H. Ball was born circa 1805 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT; age at death 33 years. She was the daughter of Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Tilton. Joanna H. Ball married Joseph Scott, son of Phillip Scott and Anne Palmer, on 1 November 1827 at Woodbury, Caledonia Co., VT. Joanna H. Ball died on 21 June 1838 at Plainfield, Washington Co., VT.
     As of 1 November 1827,her married name was Scott.

     Stephen H. Ball was born circa 1807 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT. He was the son of Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Tilton. Stephen H. Ball married Ora Lily Mandana Flint, daughter of Joel Flint and Huldah Hawes, on 16 January 1833. Stephen H. Ball died on 3 July 1877 at IA.¹

     Emily Ball was born on 14 December 1808 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT. She was the daughter of Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Tilton. Emily Ball married Benjamin Wells, son of William Isaac Wells and Tabitha Bennett, circa 1827. Emily Ball married Samuel Fuller on 17 February 1858. Emily Ball died on 3 July 1903 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 94.¹ She was buried at Woobury Center Cemetery, Washington Co., VT.¹
     As of circa 1827,her married name was Wells. As of 17 February 1858,her married name was Fuller.

     Lucy R. Ball was born on 5 December 1815 at Woodbury, Caledonia Co., VT; age at death 77 years, 5 months, 24 days (29 Dec 1815). She was the daughter of Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Tilton. Lucy R. Ball married Lucius Doty, son of Jeduthun Doty and Sukey Clark, on 20 November 1840 at Montpelier, Washington Co., VT.¹ Lucy R. Ball married Milo Shepherd, son of Horace Shepherd and Martha (????), on 13 April 1858 at Craftsbury, Orleans Co., VT.¹ Lucy R. Ball married Simeon Hidden, son of Ebenezer Hidden and Sarah (????), in January 1860 at Craftsbury, Orleans Co., VT. Lucy R. Ball died on 29 May 1893 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 77; of paralysis, widow, born to Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Allen.²
     As of 20 November 1840,her married name was Doty. Comment by DGB: May have been the Lucy Doty (age 40, b. VT) working at a mill in Lowell, MA similar to the one where 3 of her neices were working. This would imply that she was either widowed or divorced from Lucius Doty at that time. End of comment.³ As of 13 April 1858,her married name was Shepherd. As of January 1860,her married name was Hidden.

     Amos James Ball was born on 3 January 1811 at Woodbury, Caledonia Co., VT; age at death 61y 2m 6d, which implies a birth date of 3 Jun 1809.¹ He was the son of Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Tilton. Amos James Ball married Fanny Sawins, daughter of Samuel Sawings, circa 1831 at VT.¹ Amos James Ball married Margaret Highland circa 1863 at Cedar Co., IA. Amos James Ball died on 9 August 1870 at Iowa Point, Doniphan Co., KS, at age 59.¹ He was buried at Iowa Point Cemetery, Iowa Point, Doniphan Co., KS.¹

     Benjamin Wells was born on 4 November 1799 at Calais, Washington Co., VT. He was the son of William Isaac Wells and Tabitha Bennett. Benjamin Wells married Emily Ball, daughter of Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Tilton, circa 1827. Benjamin Wells died on 22 March 1853 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 53.¹ He was buried at Woobury Center Cemetery, Washington Co., VT.¹

     Samuel Fuller was born on 20 December 1795; age at death 84 years, 1 months, 11 days. He married Emily Ball, daughter of Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Tilton, on 17 February 1858. Samuel Fuller died on 31 January 1880 at Woodbury, Washington Co., VT, at age 84.

     Ora Lily Mandana Flint was born on 11 November 1812 at Williamstown, Orange Co., VT. She was the daughter of Joel Flint and Huldah Hawes. Ora Lily Mandana Flint married Stephen H. Ball, son of Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Tilton, on 16 January 1833. Ora Lily Mandana Flint died on 11 September 1898 at Colfax, Boone Co., IA, at age 85.³ She was buried at Ontario & New Philadelphia Cemetery, Ames, Story Co., IA; "Ora L."²
     As of 16 January 1833,her married name was Ball.

     Joseph Scott was born on 2 November 1803 at Barre, Washington Co., VT; age at death 78y 4m 26d.¹ He was the son of Phillip Scott and Anne Palmer.² Joseph Scott married Joanna H. Ball, daughter of Ezekiel Ball and Nancy Tilton, on 1 November 1827 at Woodbury, Caledonia Co., VT. Joseph Scott married Parnell L. Kendrick, daughter of Richard Kendrick and Polly Mack, on 30 January 1840 at Washington Co., VT.² Joseph Scott died on 29 March 1882 at Plainfield, Washington Co., VT, at age 78.¹

     William Walter Ranttila is the son of John Ranttila and Beatrice May Parmenter.