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     Laura A. (????) was born circa 1841 at IN.¹ She married James M. Ball, son of Chester Ball and Ruth Eleanor (????), circa 1860.¹
     As of circa 1860,her married name was Ball.¹

     Mary A. Ball was born circa 1861 at IN.¹ She was the daughter of James M. Ball and Laura A. (????)¹

     Susannah (????) was born circa 1806 at IL.¹ She married Uriah Ball, son of Peter Ball and Fanny (????).¹ Susannah (????) died before 1865.^2,3
     Her married name was Ball.¹

     Adeline Parks was born on 9 November 1827 at VT.¹ She was the daughter of Abijah Parks.¹ Adeline Parks married Edwin Lorenzo Ball, son of Horace Ball and Amy Ann Bridge, on 6 November 1848 at Hudson, Lenawee Co., MI.¹ Adeline Parks died on 1 March 1881 at Silver Lake, Shawnee Co., KS, at age 53.¹
     As of 6 November 1848,her married name was Ball.¹

     Amy Matilda Ball was born on 4 April 1858 at MN.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Lorenzo Ball and Adeline Parks.¹

     Howard Abijah Ball was born on 2 February 1861 at MN.¹ He was the son of Edwin Lorenzo Ball and Adeline Parks.¹

     Carrie May Ball was born on 31 July 1863 at Plainview, Wabasha Co., MN.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Lorenzo Ball and Adeline Parks.¹

     Pearl Effie Ball was born circa 1874 at KS.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Lorenzo Ball and Adeline Parks.¹

     Adeline Jane Ball was born on 10 February 1855 at Goshen, IN.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Lorenzo Ball and Adeline Parks.¹

     Adella L. Ball was born circa December 1849 at MI.² She was the daughter of Edwin Lorenzo Ball and Adeline Parks.¹

     Ellen Louise Ball was born on 3 January 1852 at Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Lorenzo Ball and Adeline Parks.¹

     Squair A. Race was born on 8 May 1882.¹ He married Mary J. Coggsshall, daughter of William Coggsshall and Sarah Zipporah Ball, on 18 October 1904.¹

     Nancy Harriett Dodge was born on 21 July 1827 at New Marlborough, Berkshire Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Anson Dodge and Harriett R. Rockwell.¹ Nancy Harriett Dodge married Nelson H. Ball, son of Orange Ball and Rebecca Beebe, on 19 August 1848 at Ashtabula Co., OH.¹ Nancy Harriett Dodge died on 4 March 1910 at Cheboygan, Cheboygan Co., MI, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mullet, Cheboygan Co., MI.²
     As of 19 August 1848,her married name was Ball.¹ From an obituary in the "Cheboygan News": On Friday March 4, Mrs. Nancy H. Ball, one of Cheboygan's most respected ladies, passed away at her home on Mackinaw Street after a long illness. Mrs. Ball was one of the pioneers of Cheboygan county. Her maiden name was Dodge and she was born in Massachusetts July 27, 1824. When about twelve years of age she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Dodge, to Ohio and in that state on August 19, 1849, she was married to Nelson H. Ball. The following year she moved to Cheboygan arriving here about April 25, 1850. In February 1852 she moved to the east side of Mullet Lake to what is known as the Ball farm. She was the mother of three sons, Nelson Jr., Quintus, and Charles and one daughter, Adora, the only one to survive her is her son Quintus C. with whom she resided and who was able to care for his mother in her last days. The funeral took place Monday from the home. Rev Pearson of the Baptist church officiating. The interment was at Maple Grove Cemetery at Mullet.²

     Anson Dodge married Harriett R. Rockwell.¹

     Harriett R. Rockwell married Anson Dodge.¹
     Her married name was Dodge.¹

     Adora Elvira Ball was born circa 1855 at Cheboygan Co., MI.^2,3 She was the daughter of Nelson H. Ball and Nancy Harriett Dodge.¹ Adora Elvira Ball married Abram Robinson, son of John Robinson and Sarah (????), on 16 November 1872 at Cheboygan Co., MI.¹ Adora Elvira Ball died on 12 September 1886 at Cheboygan, Cheboygan Co., MI.¹
     As of 16 November 1872,her married name was Robinson.¹

     Nelson Horatio Ball was born on 3 December 1849 at Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH.² He was the son of Nelson H. Ball and Nancy Harriett Dodge.¹ Nelson Horatio Ball married Mary A. Dodge, daughter of James Dodge and Hester Guthrie, on 8 January 1877 at Cheboygan Co., MI.¹ Nelson Horatio Ball died on 17 March 1900 at Cheboygan, Cheboygan Co., MI, at age 50.³

     Mary A. Dodge was born in May 1854 at Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., OH.^2,3 She was the daughter of James Dodge and Hester Guthrie.³ Mary A. Dodge married Nelson Horatio Ball, son of Nelson H. Ball and Nancy Harriett Dodge, on 8 January 1877 at Cheboygan Co., MI.¹ Mary A. Dodge died on 23 December 1920 at Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., OH, at age 66.³
     As of 8 January 1877,her married name was Ball.¹ From an obituary in the "Cheboygan Democrat": Mrs Nelson H. Ball died at her home at Conneaut, Ohio on Dec. 23rd after a considerable illness, dating back principally from a stroke of paralysis that attacked her four years ago. From that time to date she had suffered four strokes, every one of which left her in a weaker condition and made it positive to her family that the end might come at any moment. The funeral was held in Conneaut and interment made there, although the remains of Mr Ball who died at his Aloha home about 21 years ago were laid at rest in the Aloha cemetery. Mrs. Ball was born at Conneaut 67 years ago and taught school for awhile at the Mullet Lake school. She was united in marriage to Mr. Ball 43 years ago last January by Judge Maulbey, Justices of the Peace being more plentiful in this country those days than preachers. To Mr. and Mrs. Ball all two children survive, namely Mrs Nellie Scott of Aloha and Norman H. Ball of Conneaut. Mrs. Ball moved back to the Ohio city eighteen years ago.³

     Quintius Curtious Ball was born on 2 May 1852 at Inverness, Cheboygan Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Nelson H. Ball and Nancy Harriett Dodge.² Quintius Curtious Ball married Eliza Ellen Davenport on 18 April 1876 at Cheboygan Co., MI.² Quintius Curtious Ball married Sarah Ellis on 21 April 1910.¹ Quintius Curtious Ball died on 22 December 1927 at Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI, at age 75.³
     From an obituary in the "Observer": Quint C. Ball's funeral was held at the chapel at the Pine Hill cemetery on Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock, Rev. Perham conducting the service and music was furnished by Miss Effie Chapman and Gladys McLaughlin. Mr. Ball died a the Traverse City hospital on Sunday morning at seven o'clock and the remains arrived here on Monday. Mr. Ball had been a life time resident of this community being born on what has been known as the Ball farm near the Mullet Lake station. Ball is survived by his widow, who is ill and was unable to attend the funeral of her husband. Mr. Ball has been in failing health for a long while and a short while ago was taken to the hospital for treatment, but he did not improve there and passed away as above stated. Mr. Ball is one of the pioneers of the county and had been identified with many things in which he had gained a considerable acquaintance all over the County and throughout the city.³

     Sarah Ellis was born circa 1869.² She married Quintius Curtious Ball, son of Nelson H. Ball and Nancy Harriett Dodge, on 21 April 1910.¹
     As of 21 April 1910,her married name was Ball.

     Eliza Ellen Davenport was born on 23 September 1856 at Mackinac Island, Mackinac Co., MI.^2,1 She married Quintius Curtious Ball, son of Nelson H. Ball and Nancy Harriett Dodge, on 18 April 1876 at Cheboygan Co., MI.² Eliza Ellen Davenport died on 13 May 1927 at Cheboygan, Cheboygan Co., MI, at age 70.²
     As of 18 April 1876,her married name was Ball.²

     Charles Francis Ball was born on 30 November 1856 at Inverness, Cheboygan Co., MI.² He was the son of Nelson H. Ball and Nancy Harriett Dodge.¹ Charles Francis Ball married Jane A. Landry, daughter of Theophile Landry and Elizabeth (????), on 17 April 1876 at Cheboygan Co., MI.¹ Charles Francis Ball died on 23 January 1899 at Harshaw, Oneida Co., WI, at age 42; shot as a result of a robbery at a saloon he owned.²

     Jane A. Landry was born on 30 April 1859 at Cheboygan, Cheboygan Co., MI.² She was the daughter of Theophile Landry and Elizabeth (????)² Jane A. Landry married Charles Francis Ball, son of Nelson H. Ball and Nancy Harriett Dodge, on 17 April 1876 at Cheboygan Co., MI.³ Jane A. Landry died on 31 July 1927 at Armstrong Creek, Forest Co., WI, at age 68.²
     As of 17 April 1876,her married name was Ball.³

     Abram Robinson was born circa 1852 at Ekfrid, Middlesex Co., ON, Canada.¹ He was the son of John Robinson and Sarah (????)¹ Abram Robinson married Adora Elvira Ball, daughter of Nelson H. Ball and Nancy Harriett Dodge, on 16 November 1872 at Cheboygan Co., MI.¹