Individual Details
William Elmer Ball
(13 Apr 1899 - 9 Dec 1970)
Elmer Ball [2] [3]
[1] North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979, William & Clara
[2] 1930 US census, Elmer Bell household
[3] 1940 US census, Elmer Ball household
Events
Families
Spouse | Clara Melvina Johnson (1898 - 1981) |
Child | Living |
Child | Living |
Child | Living |
Child | Living |
Child | Living |
Child | Living |
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Child | Living |
Child | Living |
Father | George Washington Ball (1848 - 1923) |
Mother | Hannah Robbins (1854 - 1909) |
Sibling | Alexander Zan Ball (1883 - 1955) |
Sibling | Mary Ellen Ball (1889 - 1910) |
Sibling | Jacob Ellet Ball (1896 - 1970) |
Sibling | Emma Maetta Ball (1881 - 1950) |
Sibling | Hannah Elma Ball (1886 - 1887) |
Sibling | Isaac Newton Ball (1893 - 1896) |
Notes
Birth
- DOB: 13 Apr 1899 [1]- Age 21, White [2]
- 1930: Age 31, born North Carolina
- 1940: Age 41, born North Carolina
- Birth: 13 Apr 1899, Randolph County, North Carolina [3]
[1] WW 1 Draft Registration, William Elmer Ball
[2] North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979, William & Clara
[3] WW 2 Draft Registration, William Elmer Ball
Census (family)-shared
From Image:1] Geo. W. Ball: Head of household - 51, white male, born Jun 1848 - Married for 19 yrs. - Occupation: Farm Laborer - Able to read, write and speak English
2] Hannah Ball: Wife of head - 46, white female, born March 1954 - Married for 19 yrs. - Had 7 children, 5 are living - Able to read, write and speak English - Occupation: None
3] Alexander Ball: Son of head - 16, white male, born Aug 1884 - Single - Occupation: Farm Laborer - Able to read, write and speak English - attended school 1/2 month
4] Mary E. Ball: Daughter of head - 10, white female, born June 1889 - Single - Able to read, and speak English, but cannot write - attended school 3 months
5] Jacob E. Ball: Son of head - 4, white male, born Mar 1896 - Single - able to speak English, cannot read or write
6] William E. Ball: Son of head - 1, white male, born Apr 1899 - Single -
Household:
- All persons and their parents born in North Carolina- Property: Rent Home
Census (family)
From Image:1] Elmer Ball: Head of household - 31, white male - Married at age 20 yrs - Able to read, write and speak English - Occupation: Cabinet Maker, Furniture Factory - Not a Veteran
2] Clara M. Ball: Wife of head - 31, white female - Married at age 20 yrs - Able to read, write and speak English - Occupation: None
3] Laurene J. Ball: Daughter 9, white female - Single - Attended school
4] Annie A. Ball: Daughter - 6, white female - Single - Attended School
5] L. Bruce Ball: Son - 4, white male - Single
6] Wilbert A. Ball: Son, 2, white male, single
7] M. Frances Ball: Daughter, 9/12, white female, single
Household:
- Owned home, not a farm, Value $3000
- All persons and their parents born North Carolina
Occupation
Farmer, own farm - Weeks worked in 1939: 50 - Other income: YesCensus (family)
From Image:1] Elmer Ball: Head of household - 41, white male, married - Highest school grade 7 - Residence, Apr 1935: Same House - Occupation: Farmer, own farm - Weeks worked in 1939: 50 - Other income: Yes -
2] Clara Ball: Wife of head - 41, white female - Highest School grade 7 - Occupation: None
3] Autella Ball: Daughter - 16, white female, highest school grade High School 3 - attended school
4] Bruce Ball: Son - 14, white male, highest school grade High School 1 - - attended school
5] Wilbert Ball: son - 12, white male, highest school grade 5 - attended school
6] Nellie Frances Ball: Daughter - 10, white female, highest school grade 4 - attended school
7] Clara Mae Ball: Daughter - 8, white female, highest school grade 1 - attended school
8] Donald Ball: Son - 5, white male
9] Ralph Ball: Son - 3, white male
10] Larry Ball: Son - 10/12, white male - Supplemental Question: Birthplace of parents: North Carolina
Household:
- Owned farm, value $300, farm schedule 108
- All born North Carolina
Military
From Image:Serial No: T620 - Order No. 10542 - D.S.S. Form 1
Name: William Elmer Ball
Residence: Rt #1 Thomasville, Davidson, N.C.
Age: 42
Place of Birth: Randolph County, North Carolina
Date of Birth: 13 Apr 1899
Contact Person: Mrs. Clara Ball, Rt #1, Thomasville, N.C.
Occupation: Farmer
Signature: William Elmer Ball
Description: White - 5'11" - 176 pounds - blue eyes - brown hair - light complexion
Date: 16 Feb 1942, Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina
Death
From Image:North Carolina State Board of Health/ Certificate of Death
Registration District No. 29-81 Cert. No. 41828
Name: William Elmer Ball
Date of Death: 9 Dec 1970, age 71, City Memorial Hospital, Thomasville, Davidson County North Carolina
Birth: 13 Apr 1899, North Carolina
Male, White
Usual Residence: Route 10, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina
Married -
Surviving Spouse: Clara Johnson
Occupation: Retired furn worker, Furniture Mfg.
Father: George Washington Ball
Mother: Hannah Robbins
Informant: Mrs. Clara J. Ball, Route 10, Lexington, N.C.
Cause of Death: Shock, hypovolemic - Resection Abdominal Aorta - Arteriosclerotic C.U.D.
Time of Death: 1245am
Burial: 11 Dec 1970, Midway Meth. Church, Davidson County [1]
[1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, William Elmer Ball
Parents
- Nearest Relative: G. W. Ball, Rt 4, Thomasville, N.C. [1]- Father: George Washington Ball - Mother: Hannah Robbins [2]
[1] WW 1 Draft Registration
[2] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, William Elmer Ball
Education
1930: Able to read, write and speak English1940: Highest school grade 7
Endnotes
1. 1900 US Census, New Market Township, Randolph County, North Carolina, SD 196, ED 91, Sheet 6B, Line 85, Dwelling & Family 121, Geo. W. Ball, ID1332 Household. Original Data, NARA: T623_1213; FHL microfilm: 1241213. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 May 2014.
2. Find a Grave Memorial, George Washington Ball, ID1332 - Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery - Memorial# 117450261 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117450261/ball (accessed 18 Feb 2022).
3. Database On-line, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FG7H-9L3 : accessed 1 April 2015), Hannah Robbins in entry for William Elmer Ball, 09 Dec 1970; citing Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, CN 41828, State.
4. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed, accessed 8 Nov 205. William Elmer Ball. Doc3231.pdf.
5. 1930 U.S. Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-30, Sheet 16B, Line 86, Dwelling 306, Family 312, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T626_1685; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 881.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419.
6. Death Record, William Elmer Ball, 9 Dec 1970. "North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976" [database on-line]. Original data: North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280,.
7. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", database, William Ball, Dec 1970; 246-01-8999. Database Online: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current". www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Admini.
8. 1940 US Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-39, Sheet 11A, Line 20, Visit 182, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T627_2899. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015.
9. Marriage Record, W. Elmer Ball and Clara M. Johnson, 11 Apr 1920. "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VXTW-8XP : accessed 8 November 2015), W Elmer Ball and Clara M Johnson, 11 Apr 19.
10. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Original Data: The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 9 Nov 2015. William Elmer Ball, Doc3235.pdf.
11. 1900 US Census, New Market Township, Randolph County, North Carolina, SD 196, ED 91, Sheet 6B, Line 85, Dwelling & Family 121, Geo. W. Ball, ID1332 Household. Original Data, NARA: T623_1213; FHL microfilm: 1241213. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 May 2014.
12. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed, accessed 8 Nov 205. William Elmer Ball. Doc3231.pdf.
13. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed, accessed 8 Nov 205. William Elmer Ball. Doc3231.pdf.
14. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed, accessed 8 Nov 205. William Elmer Ball. Doc3231.pdf.
15. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed, accessed 8 Nov 205. William Elmer Ball. Doc3231.pdf.
16. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed, accessed 8 Nov 205. William Elmer Ball. Doc3231.pdf.
17. Marriage Record, W. Elmer Ball and Clara M. Johnson, 11 Apr 1920. "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VXTW-8XP : accessed 8 November 2015), W Elmer Ball and Clara M Johnson, 11 Apr 19.
18. Marriage Record, W. Elmer Ball and Clara M. Johnson, 11 Apr 1920. "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VXTW-8XP : accessed 8 November 2015), W Elmer Ball and Clara M Johnson, 11 Apr 19.
19. 1930 U.S. Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-30, Sheet 16B, Line 86, Dwelling 306, Family 312, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T626_1685; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 881.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419.
20. Find a Grave Memorial, Clara Johnson Ball - Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery - Memorial# 17935548.
21. Database On-line, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FG7H-9L3 : accessed 1 April 2015), Hannah Robbins in entry for William Elmer Ball, 09 Dec 1970; citing Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, CN 41828, State.
22. 1930 U.S. Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-30, Sheet 16B, Line 86, Dwelling 306, Family 312, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T626_1685; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 881.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419.
23. Death Record, William Elmer Ball, 9 Dec 1970. "North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976" [database on-line]. Original data: North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280,.
24. Marriage Record, W. Elmer Ball and Clara M. Johnson, 11 Apr 1920. "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VXTW-8XP : accessed 8 November 2015), W Elmer Ball and Clara M Johnson, 11 Apr 19.
25. 1930 U.S. Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-30, Sheet 16B, Line 86, Dwelling 306, Family 312, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T626_1685; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 881.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419.
26. 1930 U.S. Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-30, Sheet 16B, Line 86, Dwelling 306, Family 312, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T626_1685; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 881.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419.
27. 1940 US Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-39, Sheet 11A, Line 20, Visit 182, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T627_2899. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015.
28. 1940 US Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-39, Sheet 11A, Line 20, Visit 182, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T627_2899. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015.
29. 1940 US Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-39, Sheet 11A, Line 20, Visit 182, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T627_2899. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015.
30. 1940 US Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-39, Sheet 11A, Line 20, Visit 182, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T627_2899. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015.
31. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Original Data: The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 9 Nov 2015. William Elmer Ball, Doc3235.pdf.
32. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Original Data: The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 9 Nov 2015. William Elmer Ball, Doc3235.pdf.
33. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Original Data: The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 9 Nov 2015. William Elmer Ball, Doc3235.pdf.
34. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Original Data: The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 9 Nov 2015. William Elmer Ball, Doc3235.pdf.
35. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Original Data: The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Ohio, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; NAI Number: 623234; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 9 Nov 2015. William Elmer Ball, Doc3235.pdf.
36. Death Record, William Elmer Ball, 9 Dec 1970. "North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976" [database on-line]. Original data: North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280,.
37. Database On-line, Clara Melvina Ball. "North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FG2X-C3R : accessed 9 November 2015), Clara Melvina Ball, 19May1981; citing Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, v 18A cn 18297, Sta.
38. Death Record, William Elmer Ball, 9 Dec 1970. "North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976" [database on-line]. Original data: North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280,.
39. Find a Grave Memorial, George Washington Ball, ID1332 - Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery - Memorial# 117450261 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117450261/ball (accessed 18 Feb 2022).
40. Database On-line, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FG7H-9L3 : accessed 1 April 2015), Hannah Robbins in entry for William Elmer Ball, 09 Dec 1970; citing Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, CN 41828, State.
41. Death Record, William Elmer Ball, 9 Dec 1970. "North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976" [database on-line]. Original data: North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280,.
42. Death Record, William Elmer Ball. "North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004" [database on-line]. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015. Doc3234.pdf.
43. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", database, William Ball, Dec 1970; 246-01-8999. Database Online: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current". www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Admini.
44. Database On-line, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FG7H-9L3 : accessed 1 April 2015), Hannah Robbins in entry for William Elmer Ball, 09 Dec 1970; citing Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, CN 41828, State.
45. Find a Grave Memorial, W. Elmer Ball - Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery - Memorial# 17935543.
46. Death Record, William Elmer Ball, 9 Dec 1970. "North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976" [database on-line]. Original data: North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280,.
47. Database On-line, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FG7H-9L3 : accessed 1 April 2015), Hannah Robbins in entry for William Elmer Ball, 09 Dec 1970; citing Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, CN 41828, State.
48. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed, accessed 8 Nov 205. William Elmer Ball. Doc3231.pdf.
49. Death Record, William Elmer Ball, 9 Dec 1970. "North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976" [database on-line]. Original data: North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280,.
50. 1930 U.S. Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-30, Sheet 16B, Line 86, Dwelling 306, Family 312, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T626_1685; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 881.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419.
51. 1940 US Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-39, Sheet 11A, Line 20, Visit 182, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T627_2899. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015.
52. 1930 U.S. Census, Thomasville Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, SD 8, ED 29-30, Sheet 16B, Line 86, Dwelling 306, Family 312, Elmer Ball, ID5574 household. Original Data, NARA: Roll: T626_1685; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0030; Image: 881.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419.
53. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", database, William Ball, Dec 1970; 246-01-8999. Database Online: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current". www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 Nov 2015. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Admini.