1Nicholas Ball Author of Book" Edward Ball and Some of His Decendents", Will for John Ball . "John Ball died in 1769.1 His estate was probated on 13 April 1769 at Block Island, Newport Co., RI .4 He was buried at Old Cemetery, Block Island, Newport Co., RI .5 John Ball made a will on 9 October 1764 "Executor, son Edward Ball. He mentions his wife Sarah, son Edward; daughters Sarah Dodge, Priscilla Dunn, and Catherine Whaley; and grandchildren as follows: grandson Peter Ball, four children of daughter Priscilla Dunn, viz.: Jane Rose, Catharine Dodge, Samuel Dunn, Jr., and Ellis Dunn; and daughter Elizabeth's three daughters, viz.: Mary Wright, Sarah Dodge, and Elizabeth Dodge."4."
2Marriage of Sarah Dickens and John Ball. "Title: The New England Historical and Genealogical Register Publication: The New England Historical and Genealogical Society, Boston, 1932 Repository: Note: Wisconsin State Historical Society, Madison, Dane, WI Media: Book Page: April 1932, Vol 86, Page 178 Text: Early Block Island Families, VI. The Dickens Family, G. Andrews Moriarty A.M., LL.B., F.S.A., of Bristol, R.I."
1Book Complied by Nicholas Ball a 6th Generation Descendant: Printed by Mercury Print in 1891 of Newport, Rhode Island., Edward Ball and Some of His Descendents (Printed by Mercury Print in 1891). "Edward Ball an Immigrant, was the first settler of that surname who appears in Block Island, was born probably about 1640, and died in 1714. He married Mary George, daughter of Peter and Mary George, of Block Island. She was born Sept. 7, 1645, band died after 1714. The island had been purchased in 1660 for Đ400 by sixteen persons, many of whom became permanent settlers in 1661. Among these first settlers was Peter George, the future father-in-law of Edward Ball; and Mr. George received lots 8 and 9 with Simon Ray, in a division of lands in west part of the island, also lot 16 in north part of the island for his sole use. These grants may have decided Edward Ball as to his own location later. There was, perhaps, a white population of fifty persons when Edward Ball first came to the island, with an Indian population several times greater.
The records are but meager that relate to the early history of Block Island, but we find Edward Ball was a freeman three in 1678, and in 1689, when the French privateers made a descent upon the island, it is probable that the suffered from their plundering, as did his neighbors. In 1696 he and Simon Ray were chosen trustees for funds for a harbor. In 1700 the Rev. Samuel Niles was invited to the pastorate of the church at Block Island, and Edward Ball was appointed with Joshua Raymond and Simon Ray to lay out and appraise lands which were to be given Mr. Niles for a house lot. In 1702, June 8th, he was Deputy Warden, and held the office of "Crowner," (I. e. Corner.) In 1704 he was sheriff. He made his will Aug. 16, 1714; proved in the same month. He mentioned his wife Mary, sons Peter, John and Edward, daughters Mary Hall, Elizabeth Hall, and Jane Dickens, and grand-daughter Patience Hall. His inventory showed a bull, 4 cows, 4 heifers, 3 steers, 2 calves, 20 sheep, 16 lambs, mare, colt, 8 hogs, &c. Edward1 and Mary (George) Ball had children aschildren as follows: I. Mary Ball, m. ____ Hall. II. Sybil Ball. She was mentioned in Mary George's will. III. Elizabeth Ball, m. ____ Hall. IV. Jane Ball, m. John Dickens. V. Edward Ball, alive in 1714. 2. VI. Peter Ball, m. June 30, 1716, Mary Harris. 3. VII. John Ball, b. June 10, 1687, m. (1st) Sept. 1st, 1710, Sarah Rathbone; m. (2nd) Dec. 2d, 1718, Sarah Dickens. 2. Peter Ball2 (Edward1), married June 30, 1716, Mary Harris. He was a large landholder and prominent in public affairs. He was Deputy to the General Assembly in 1734, and was appointed in 1735 with Captain Simon Ray, to improve the Đ1200, allowed by the General Assembly, to build a pier at Block Island or repair the old one. He deeded on May 20, 1755, to Robert Hull, and Thankful, his wife, (daughter of Peter Ball), all his real estate and personal property, including household goods and negroes. Peter and Mary (Harris) Ball, had children as follows: I. Mercy Ball, b. Feb. 2, 1718. II. Thankful Ball, b. Oct. 26, 1721, m. Robert Hull. 3. John Ball2 (Edward1), was born June 10, 1687, and died in 1769. He married (1st) Sept. 1, 1710, Sarah Rathbone. He married (2d) Dec. 1718, Sarah Dickens, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Dickens. His 2d wife was born July 5, 1696. He made his will Oct. 9th, 1764, (proved April 13, 1769). Executor, son Edward Ball. He mentioned his wife Sarah, son Edward; daughters Sarah Dodge, Priscilla Dunn, and Catherine Whaley; and grandchildren as follows: grandson Peter Ball, four children of daughter Priscilla Dunn, viz.: Mary Wright, Sarah Dodge, and Elizabeth Dodge. John2 and Sarah (Rathbone) Ball, had children as follows: I. Priscilla Ball, b. Aug. 10, 1711, m. Samuel Dunn. II. Sarah Ball, b. Aug. 20, 1714, m. ____ Dodge. John2 and Sarah (Dickens) Ball, had children as follows: III. Catherine Ball b. July 29, 1719, m. Dec. 17, 1741, Samuel Whaley. IV. Elizabeth Ball, b. Aug. 7, 1720, m. ____ Dodge (?) 4."
2Ball, Edward Immigrant to New England . "Edward Ball, Immigrant to New England
M, #12895, b. circa 1640, d. 16 August 1714
Edward Ball was born circa 1640.1,2 He married Mary George , daughter of Peter George and Mary Rowning , circa 1665.1 Edward Ball died on 16 August 1714 at New Shoreham, Block Island, Newport Co., RI .3 He was buried at Old Cemetery, Block Island, Newport Co., RI .2 "Edward Ball, the first settler of that surname who appears at Block Island." "The island had been purchased in 1660 for 400 by sixteen persons, many of whom became permanent settlers in 1661. Among these first settlers was Peter George, the future father-in-law of Edward Ball; and Mr. George received lots 8 and 9 with Simon Ray, in a division of lands in west part of the island, also lot 16 in north part of the island for his sole use. These grants may have decided Edward Ball as to his own location later. There was, perhaps, a white population of fifty persons when Edward Ball first came to the island, with an Indian population several times greater. The records are but meagre that relate to the early history of Block Island, but we find Edward Ball was a freeman there in 1678, and in 1689, when the French privateers made a descent upon the island, it is probable that he suffered from their plundering, as did his neighbors. In 1696 he and Simon Ray were chosen trustees for funds for a harbor. In 1700 the Rev. Samuel Niles was invited to the pastorate of the church at Block Island, and Edward Ball was appointed with Joshua Raymond and Simon Ray to lay out and appraise lands which were to be given Mr. Niles for a house lot. In 1702, June 8th, he was Deputy Warden, and held the office of 'Crowner' (i.e., Coroner). In 1704 he was sheriff."4 Edward Ball was on a "Freeman" list in the town records in 1684 at New Shoreham, Block Island, Newport Co., RI .5 He left a will on 16 August 1714. Proved August 1714. "He mentioned his wife Mary, sons Peter, John and Edward, daughters Mary Hall, Elizabeth Hall, and Jane Dickens, and grand-daughter Patience Hall. His inventory showed a bull, 4 cows, 4 heifers, 3 steers, 2 calves, 20 sheep, 16 lambs, mare, colt, 8 hogs, etc.".6 "Edward Ball appears to have been a fishing captain, and there can be little doubt that he is identical with the Edward Ball, aged about 30 years, who was fishing at the Isles of Shoales for Stephen Ford in 1660. In July 1661 he was before the Court at York, Maine, for living away from his wife, and he promised to bring her to Maine. He last occurs in the York records in 1667, when he was a creditor of William Scadlock (Libby's Gen. Dic. of Me. & N.H.). If the two men are identical, Mary George must have been a second wife. The Maine man undoubtedly was a fisherman from one of the coast towns of Devonshire or Cornwall."7
Children of Edward Ball and Mary George
Edward Ball + d. c 17606
Elizabeth Ball + 6
Mary Ball + b. c 1666, d. a 17146
Sybil Ball b. c 16686
Peter Ball + b. c 1682, d. a 17556
John Ball + b. 10 Jun 1687, d. 17696
Jane Ball + b. 7 Apr 17426
Citations
[S150 ] Nicholas Ball, compiler, Edward Ball and Some of His Descendants (Newport, R.I.: Mercury Print, 1891), p. 5.
[S162 ] Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Database Index, made available on-line at www.newenglandancestors.org by New England Historic Genealogical Society (index compiled by John Sterling. "Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Database Index," 2003), database courtesy of transcriptions by volunteers of Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Transcription Project.
[S163 ] Donna L. Autrey, Ball & Autrey Descendents of Edward Ball 1640 (GEDCOM), Redding, CA, 1 Aug 2005. Person 1.
[S150 ] Nicholas Ball, Edward Ball and Some of His Descendants, pp. 5-6.
[S110 ] G. Andrews Moriarty (A.M./ LL.B./ F.S.A.), "Some Notes On Block Islanders Of The Seventeenth Century," The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 105, pp. 162-182 (1951): p. 175.
[S150 ] Nicholas Ball, Edward Ball and Some of His Descendants, p. 6.
[S110 ] "NEHGR, Vol. 105, Notes On 17th Century Block Islanders", p. 176."
3Complied by Nicholas Ball 6th Generation, Book "Edward BAll and some of his Descendants.
4Marriage Record US and International Marriage Records 1560-1900. "U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about Edward Ball
Name: Edward Ball
Gender: male
Birth Year: 1640
Spouse Name: Mary George
Spouse Birth Place: MA
Spouse Birth Year: 1645
Number Pages: 1.". "
Marriage Record U.S. and International Marriage Records 1560-1900
Name: Edward Ball Gender: male Birth Year: 1640:
Spouse Name: Mary George Spouse Birth Place:MASSACHUSETTS Spouse Birth Year: 1645 Number Pages: 1."