Individual Details

Capt Robert Rees BALL

(19 Aug 1834 - 17 Dec 1866)

Events

Birth19 Aug 1834Anne Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Baptism5 Oct 1834St Elli Parish Church, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Residence1841with his parents - Hall Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Miscellaneous1 Apr 1848was indentured as an apprentice in the Merchant Navy aboard the William Henry - Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Miscellaneous19 Jun 1857qualified for a Master Mariner's certificate - Plymouth, Devonshire
Marriage27 Sep 1858St David's Parish Church, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire - Elizabeth BOWEN
Residence27 Sep 1858New Dock, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Occupation27 Sep 1858master mariner - Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Miscellaneous1 Mar 1866was awarded his Master Mariner's certificate - Dublin
Death17 Dec 1866St Thomas, West Indies
Probate2 Sep 1867Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Families

SpouseElizabeth BOWEN (1839 - )
ChildWilliam Henry BALL (1861 - 1864)
FatherCapt Philip Dennis BALL (1804 - 1894)
MotherMary REES (1809 - 1884)
SiblingJane BALL (1836 - 1916)
SiblingWilliam BALL (1837 - 1867)
SiblingMargaretta BALL (1840 - 1872)
SiblingHenry BALL (1842 - 1923)
SiblingJohn Roger BALL (1845 - 1911)
SiblingAnn BALL (1846 - )
SiblingEmily BALL (1848 - 1904)

Notes

Marriage

They were married by licence by D E Williams. The witnesses were William Ball and Catherine Bowen. Both Robert and Elizabeth signed their names.

Probate

Probate was granted to his brother William Ball of Llwynwhilwg Fach, engine fitter. His effects were valued at under £100.