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Derbyshire / Re: Gingerbeer Manufacture
« on: Sunday 08 January 12 20:33 GMT (UK) »Hi, I hope you don't confused too much by your new family! Most of the information comes from the censuses, so here it goes:
Eliza's parents were John Ball (1792-1883) and Anne (1790-1871). Anne was born in Bradley, near Ashbourne. John, I believe, was born in Sudbury (but the censuses sometimes show Birmingham). He was a soldier, possibly in the 76th foot regiment. They lived in the Sudbury area, around Potter Somersall and Marston Montgomery.
Eliza had 9 brothers and sisters. Charlotte b1815 (married Edward Mellor); Maria b1817; Samuel b1821 (my Great Great Grandfather and married Rachel Wallis); Caroline b1823; Charles b1824; William b1829; Maria b1831 (married George Whiting); Simeon b1832 and Agnes b1833 (married Arthur Kirkland).
I don't know if you know about Frederick's brothers and sister, (apologies if you know already):
Frances b1837 (was a servant for Thomas Oliver in Bollington near Macclesfield in 1861); George b1839 and William b1843 (he married Caroline Beckwith in 1866 and died in 1891.
Hope this helps you along the way.
Hi sorry to hijack this thread but I am sure we are distant relatives! I will explain.....my grandad was Herbert ball born 1909 died 1995.
His father was towers ball born 1877 died 1968 married elizabeth Thomas
Towers father was Samuel ball born 1849 married Mary Ann ( surname unknown yet) born in doveridge and showing on the 1891 census as residing in marston Montgomery and running the thurvaston arms as a publican.
His father was also Samuel ball born 1821 married Rachel wallis residing in doveridge I have numerous children listed for them of which I have not fully researched yet. Can you let me know what info you have please
Thanks hannah