Ball and Autrey Ancestry and Related Names
Source Citations
VIOLET Lillian BALL
1Religion. "Violet Lillian Ball Thompson was a SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST."
Mabel BALL
1Mabel Ball Death. "SSN: 545-28-1771 Last Residence: 939)6 Salinas, Monterey, California, Born 17 Mar 1904 Died: 7 Apr 2002 SSN issued: California (Before 1951.".
David C. ARMSTRONG Sr.
11850 Census Drit 29, Washington Co., Illinois , District 20, Washington Co, Ill. "1850 Census of District 20, Washington County, Illinois
Armstrong, David 37 Head Born Kentucky
Sally 36 Wife
Aaron 16
Mary Jane 14
Joshua 9
Margaret Elizabeth 7
Louisa A 5
William 3
Elihu 2/12."
21860 Census for Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri (David Armstrong Family). "1860 United States Federal Census about D Armstrong
Name: D Armstrong
Age in 1860: 46
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Union, Putnam, Missouri
Gender: Male
Post Office: Unionville
Household Members: Name Age
D Armstrong (David) Head Age 46 Born Kentucky
Sarah Armstrong Wife Age 45
Aaron Armstrong Age 26
Joshua Armstrong Age 20
Margaret Armstrong 16
Adaline Armstrong 15
William Armstrong 12
Elihue Armstrong 10
John Armstrong 8
Elza Armstrong 6
David Armstrong 8.12
Save This Record."
3Pension and Land Warrants for David C. Armstrong Born 1814 of Kentucky. "Department of the Interior Office of The Commissioner of Pensions: David C. Armstrong a Private in Captain S. Pruitt Company Enrolled at Edwarsville, Illinois in Regiment SP Brigade Duncan,It is hereby certified, that under the Acts of March 22, 1852, entitled, to land warrants of 40 Acres of Land.".
4Black Hawk War. "Served in the Black Hawk War 1831-1832
BLACK HAWK WAR
In May of 1832 Sac and Fox Indians under the leadership of Black Hawk left the Iowa territory and returned to their homes across the Mississippi River in northern Illinois. These Native Americans had lost their Illinois lands in a disputed treaty signed in St. Louis in 1804. Their return to northern Illinois sparked widespread panic among white settlers, and Illinois Governor Reynolds quickly called up the militia, which included a young Abraham Lincoln.
Both the militia and regular army troops proved unable to locate the elusive Indians at first, but by July they had begun to pursue Black Hawk's band across northern Illinois and southwestern Wisconsin, engaging them in a major conflict at Wisconsin Heights before finally routing the Indians at Bad Axe on the Mississippi River."
51870 Census for David Armstrong Family. "1870 United States Federal Census about David Armstrong (Sr)
Name: David Armstrong
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814
Age in 1870: 56
Birthplace:
Home in 1870: Sarpy, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View Image
Post Office: Plattford
Household Members: Name Age
David Armstrong 56
Eliza A Armstrong 46 2nd Wife married 2 Oct 1868
Hugh Armstrong 20 Son to David and Sarah
John Armstrong 17 Son to David and Sarah
Eliza Armstrong 14 Son to David and Sarah
David Armstrong Jr. 11 Son to David and Sarah
Henrietta Allison 12."
61880 Census for Armstrong, David Sarpy County, NE. "1880 United States Federal Census
Name: David Armstrong
Home in 1880: Platford, Sarpy, Nebraska
Age: 66
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Kentucky
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Elza (2nd Wfie) Married 2 Oct 1868 Sarpy Co., Nebraska
Father's birthplace: Ireland
Mother's birthplace: Ireland
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
David Armstrong 66 Head
Elza Armstrong 56 (2nd Wife) 2 Oct 1868 Married
David Armstrong 21 Son
Nora Armstrong 9 Granddaughter."
7Wilson Cemetery for David C. Armstrong and Wife Sarah Salley Renfro . "3. Inscription on David & Sarah Armstrong's Grave Marker. "Tombstone in Wilson Cemetery, Sarpy County, Nebraska.
"It was hard to say goodbye to them So faithful, kind and true. But well we know that death cannot Long hide them from our view."
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write, blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea, say with the spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Rev. 14:13." THIS OLD CEMETERY, KNOWN AS THE WILSON CEMETERY IS LOCATED TWO AND A HALF MILES SOUTH OF SPRINGFIELD, NEBRASKA ALONG THE BUFFALO CREEK. ANNIE ARMSTRONG TOLD ME THAT IT WAS STARTED WHEN THE WILSON FAMILY, WHO LIVED ON THE LAND, LOST SEVERAL SMALL CHILDREN AND BURIED THEM THERE ALSO. "Tombstone in Wilson Cemetery, Sarpy County, Nebraska.
"It was hard to say goodbye to them So faithful, kind and true. But well we know that death cannot Long hide them from our view."
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying, Write, blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea, say with the spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Rev. 14:13."."
8Jane Sheeley and Elsie M. Wasser 1984, Madison County, Illinois Marriage Records Index 1813-1850 Vol. 1. "Shows David Armstrong and Sally Renfro married by S. Seybold Justice of the Peace 25-990. Married 9 May 1833.". "Married 9 May 1833 Volume 006/Page No. 0025 License No 00000990 Madison County, Illinois. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900 On Line.
Copy of Marriage: State of Illinois County of Madison.
I, Evelyn M. Bowles, County Clerk within and for said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that DAVID ARMSTRONG and SALLY RENFRO, were married in Madison County, Illinois on May 9, 1833 by Samuel seybold, Justice of the Peace, as shown by Marriage record Number 990, Book 6, and Page 25 remaining in this office.
I further certify that I am the lawful custodian of the original public record on which the above information is based.
Given under my hand and official sear at my office in the City of Edwardsville this 28th day of October, A. D. 1980. /s/ Evelyn M. Bowles, County Clerk."
9Jane Sheeley and Elsie M. Wasser 1984, Madison County, Illinois Marriage Records Index 1813-1850 Vol. 1.
Sarah Sally RENFRO
1THE RENFRO'S IN AMERICA;Researched done by a Professional Geneologist, History for Sarah "Sally" Renfro, Compiled by Leatrice Armstrong and then Donna L. Autrey. "THE RENFRO'S IN AMERICA;Researched done by a Professional Geneologist: Complied by Leatrice Armstrong Behnk: and then complied by Donna L. Autrey of Redding, California (Web SitEmail autrey@c-zone.net
Our RENFRO line comes through our Armstrong line, my great-great grandmother's maiden name was Sarah “Sally” RENFRO, she was the daughter of Joshua RENFRO and Feraby Reavis, and she married David Armstrong whose Daughter was Margaret Elizabeth Armstrong (Great Great Grandmother of Donna L. Autrey) who had a Daughter Mary Alice Wilson ( Who was the Grandmother of me) Donna L. Autrey
Firstly RENFRO is Scottish, definitely, and they have been in the U.S. for many, many years, and a part of the history that made our coutry. The RENFRO were always on the front moving west, and fighting the Indians (possibly marrying into their tribes too, but there is no proof of that). The name is spelled many ways over the years, though from the same line many times, the records sometimes say Renfre-Rentfro-Renfrce, and Renfro among others. Our Reavis line had their name misspelled many times also. The first record of any spelling of this name is a Simon Renfre in 1620, though there is no connection of our line as we know it now. There is a Refrewshire, Scotland, perhaps this is where they originated from, no proof of this though.
Our James Rentfro the first (Senior) would seem to be son of William, and that William the son of John, different researchers disagree on but ONE THING and that is whether the last named William is son of John Rentfro or Joseph Rentfro. Be that as it will, the Renfro clan originated in Virginia as did our Reavis line.
A William Renfro, who was the son of John, was at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, which was the last battle of the Rev. War. My Renfro Researcher believe this is the father of our James Renfro, and James had brothers, John, and a brother Moses, and possibly others.
In doing a bit of research in my encyclopedia to find out a little more history, I find in the history of Tennesee the following, In 1779, two different groups of pioneers, one led by James Robinson, and one led by John Donnellson pushed far into the wilds and settled around the Big Salt Lake on the Cumberland River and built Fort Nashborough (now Nashville) which formed the center of the middle Tenn. Settlement. These pioneers drew up an agreement called the Cumberland compact, it established representative government for the settlers and created a court system to enforce the province. A Fort Donnelson was located on the Cumberland river ( This is from The World Book Encyclopedia).
The above is copied to better understand the below records that include our Renfro's. Donnelsons party set out to explore the unknown Cumberland Gap, they lived on the flat boats on the forks of the Red River and the Cumberland River. There was a great massacre here after they had set up their settlements on the river, and it was our James who upon returning to the settlement found the results of the massacre, which included many Renfro's and other relatives, including James brother of the Reverend Moses Renfro.
At the time of the expedition into the Cumberland Gap, there was no such state as Tennessee. It was the part of N.C. President Andrew Jackson married Donnelsons."
2Wilson Cemetery, Sarpy County, Nebraska,Sarah and David Armstrong. "Tombstone in Wilson Cemetery, Sarpy County, Nebraska.
"It was hard to say goodbye to them So faithful, kind and true. But well we know that death cannot Long hide them from our view."
"And I heard a volice from heaven saying, Write, blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea, say with the spirit that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them." Rev. 14:13."
3Jane Sheeley and Elsie M. Wasser 1984, Madison County, Illinois Marriage Records Index 1813-1850 Vol. 1. "Shows David Armstrong and Sally Renfro married by S. Seybold Justice of the Peace 25-990. Married 9 May 1833.". "Married 9 May 1833 Volume 006/Page No. 0025 License No 00000990 Madison County, Illinois. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900 On Line.
Copy of Marriage: State of Illinois County of Madison.
I, Evelyn M. Bowles, County Clerk within and for said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that DAVID ARMSTRONG and SALLY RENFRO, were married in Madison County, Illinois on May 9, 1833 by Samuel seybold, Justice of the Peace, as shown by Marriage record Number 990, Book 6, and Page 25 remaining in this office.
I further certify that I am the lawful custodian of the original public record on which the above information is based.
Given under my hand and official sear at my office in the City of Edwardsville this 28th day of October, A. D. 1980. /s/ Evelyn M. Bowles, County Clerk."
4Jane Sheeley and Elsie M. Wasser 1984, Madison County, Illinois Marriage Records Index 1813-1850 Vol. 1.
Aaron ARMSTRONG
1Census for 1850 Dist #20 Washington Co. Ill.1860 Census,Union, Putnam Co.,MO, 1900 Census Springfield,Sarpy Co., Nebraska. "Aaron Armstrong.1900 Widowed and living with sister Mary. 1910 Census Springfield, Sarpy Co.,Neb. Living Alone.".
Ransom R. ARMSTRONG
1Obituary for Ransom R. Armstrong. " OBITUAARY FOR RANSOM R. ARMSTRONG
!Ransom R. Armstrong was born Nov 2, 1881 near Springfield, Neb. the second of seven children born to Elza and Julia Armstrong, and passed to his rest August 3, l962 in Lincoln, Nebraska. His parents and three brothers preceded him in death.
!When he was twelve years of age the family moved from Springfield to Texas where they lived fro nine years before returning to springfield. It was while living in Springfield that Mr. Armstrong learned the painter's trade which he followed during his active years. He later moved to lincoln to work at his trade.
!In the fall of 1936 he attended evangelistic meetings held by elder Cardey. He believed and accepted the Biblical truths presented and was baptized and became a member of the seventh-Day Adventist Church.
!0While attending these meetings he met Ruth Adams whom he married two years later, Nov 9, 1938. Following their marriage Mr. Armstrong transferred his church membership to College View where his love for the message and his faithfulness to the church remained firm until his death.
There were no children born to Mr and Mrs. Armstrong, but they derived much happiness and satisfaction from caring for children who were lonely and seeking a home.
Left with loving memories of his kindness and tenderness are his wife Ruth: three sisters; Mrs. Bessie Martin, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mrs. Vinnie Mester, Colton, Ca. Mrs. Olive Wilcox, Colton, Ca. and aunt, Mrs. Bessie Ball, Lincoln, Nebraska; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends and kind neighbors.
Bro. Armstrong passed to his rest confident in the promise of eternal life in the earth made new where there will be no sickness, death, or sorrow, which will be given to the faithful when Jesus returns to the earth."
Grover Cleveland ARMSTRONG
1Obituary for Grover Cleveland Armstrong. "OBITUARY FOR GROVER CLEVELAND ARMSTRONG.
The deceased was born in Holt Co.Nebraska, April 9,1885 and died in Springfield/, Neb. July 7, 1937 his age being at the time of his death 52 years, 2 months, 219 days Death came with no warning.
After a few years residence in Texas he came with his parents to Springfield in 1904 and this has been his home ever since. He was an Infantile Paralytic since the age of 5 years.
He was united in marriage to Miss Viola M. Carpenter June 25, 1919 and to this union one son was born who died in infancy. His mother died in 1925.
Surviving besides his bereved widow are his aged father, Elza Armstrong and his step mother of Lincoln, three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Anderson of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs Vinnie Mester, of Lincoln and Mrs. Olive Wilcox of Louisville, two brothers Ransome of Lincoln and Roy of Little Sioux, Iowa. There are also 5 nephews and 3 nieces.
He accepted Christ early in life was baptized and united with the Advent Christian Church, then an active organization in Springfield.
Grover Armstrong was a christian in every sense of the word.! He was a devoted husband and loved his home. In his every day walk he adhered strictly to the Golden Rule.
Rev. Rush conducted the funeral services at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, with Leslie McCamley singing three solos, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Mabel Schobert.
Pallberers were Messrs. John Harder, Henry Essert, Henry Gottsch, Wm Glesmann and Gerald MacGowan."
Roy ARMSTRONG
1Obituary for Armstrong, Roy. "From: Sandra Kay Armstrong Cilley.". " 1st Obituary
Roy Armstrong was born at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, on January 2, 1889, and passed from this life in his home in Sioux City on Friday evening, October 3, 1858.
He was united in marriage with grace Lane on May 8, 1908. To this union was born three children. She preceded him in death January 29, 1931. Later he was united in marriage with Goldie Livermore at Lincoln, Nebraska.
To this union one son was born. He is survived by his wife, Goldie of Sioux City; three sons, Gerald of Long Beach, California, George of Onawa and Roy Jr., of Sioux City; eight grandchildren, a few other relatives and a number of friends. His one daughter, Luella Mae preceded him in death on June 13, 1921.
Funeral Services were conducted at the Graveside in the Onawa Cemetery with Everett Epperson in charge on Monday, October 6th, at 1:ooPM. Manning 0'Otool Funeral Home of Sioux City in charge.
Second Obituary: Roy Armstrong Senior:
Roy Armstrong, sr. 69, 508 Market street, died at the residence early Friday after suffering a heart attack.
Mr. Armstrong was born January 2, 1889, at Pender, Nebraska. He had resided in the Sioux City area most of his life.
Survivors include the widow, Goldie Pearl; three sons, George of Onawa, Iowa, Garold of Long Beach, Calif., and Roy Jr. Of Mount Ayr. Iowa; a stepson, Dale Livermore of Vancouver, Washington; a stepdaughter, Lelia, living in Wyoming, and four grand children. The body was taken to the Manning-O’Toole funeral home."
Roy ARMSTRONG
1Obituary for Armstrong, Roy. "From: Sandra Kay Armstrong Cilley.". " 1st Obituary
Roy Armstrong was born at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, on January 2, 1889, and passed from this life in his home in Sioux City on Friday evening, October 3, 1858.
He was united in marriage with grace Lane on May 8, 1908. To this union was born three children. She preceded him in death January 29, 1931. Later he was united in marriage with Goldie Livermore at Lincoln, Nebraska.
To this union one son was born. He is survived by his wife, Goldie of Sioux City; three sons, Gerald of Long Beach, California, George of Onawa and Roy Jr., of Sioux City; eight grandchildren, a few other relatives and a number of friends. His one daughter, Luella Mae preceded him in death on June 13, 1921.
Funeral Services were conducted at the Graveside in the Onawa Cemetery with Everett Epperson in charge on Monday, October 6th, at 1:ooPM. Manning 0'Otool Funeral Home of Sioux City in charge.
Second Obituary: Roy Armstrong Senior:
Roy Armstrong, sr. 69, 508 Market street, died at the residence early Friday after suffering a heart attack.
Mr. Armstrong was born January 2, 1889, at Pender, Nebraska. He had resided in the Sioux City area most of his life.
Survivors include the widow, Goldie Pearl; three sons, George of Onawa, Iowa, Garold of Long Beach, Calif., and Roy Jr. Of Mount Ayr. Iowa; a stepson, Dale Livermore of Vancouver, Washington; a stepdaughter, Lelia, living in Wyoming, and four grand children. The body was taken to the Manning-O’Toole funeral home."