Eli
BALL
Born
7 April 1764
,
Suffield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
24 May 1844
,
West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 7 April 1764 in Suffield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
Moses BALL
Mother:
Lucy KING
Paternal grandparents:
Benjamin BALL
, Sarah FERRY
Maternal grandparents:
Ebenezer KING
, Abigail SEYMOUR
Eli had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Eli married Lucy WORTHINGTON 25 November 1787 in West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 13 children.
Lucy WORTHINGTON was born 28 August 1772 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard). Lucy died 20 April 1838 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Lucy was the child of Jonathan WORTHINGTON and Mary BURBANK.
Eli BALL died 24 May 1844 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
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Spouse & Children of Eli BALL
Eli BALL married 
Lucy WORTHINGTON
Marriage date: 25 November 1787
Marriage place: West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Lucy WORTHINGTON was the child of Jonathan WORTHINGTON and Mary BURBANK
Lucy WORTHINGTONMarriage date: 25 November 1787
Marriage place: West Springfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Lucy WORTHINGTON was the child of Jonathan WORTHINGTON and Mary BURBANK
Children of Eli BALL and Lucy WORTHINGTON
Norman BALLBorn: 2 January 1788, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 30 November 1862, Agawam, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 30 November 1862, Agawam, Massachusetts, USA
Eli BALLBorn: 3 January 1790, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 28 September 1849, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 28 September 1849, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Cynthia BALLBorn: 10 November 1791, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 15 December 1806, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 15 December 1806, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Lucy BALLBorn: abt. 1793, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 17 December 1860, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 17 December 1860, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin BALL Samuel BALLBorn: abt. 1797, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Elizabeth BALL William H BALLBorn: abt. 1801, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 11 July 1867, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 11 July 1867, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Desire Worthington BALLBorn: 11 January 1804, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 20 February 1869, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died: 20 February 1869, New London, Connecticut, USA
Margaret BALL Cynthia BALL Olive T BALL Adaline C BALLBorn: abt. 1811, Agawam, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 17647 April 1764
Suffield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1787 Marriage / PartnerEli BALL and Lucy WORTHINGTON 25 November 1787, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
He was 23 years old.
1788 Birth of ChildNorman BALL was born 2 January 1788, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Eli was 23 years old.
1790 Birth of ChildEli BALL was born 3 January 1790, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (South Wilbraham)
Eli was 25 years old.
1791 Birth of ChildCynthia BALL was born 10 November 1791, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (South Wilbraham)
Eli was 27 years old.
1795 Birth of ChildBenjamin BALL was born 5 May 1795, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (South Wilbraham)
Eli was 31 years old.
1804 Birth of ChildDesire Worthington BALL was born 11 January 1804, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Eli was 39 years old.
1806 Birth of ChildMargaret BALL was born 29 January 1806, , Massachusetts, USA
Eli was 41 years old.
1806 Death of ChildCynthia BALL died 15 December 1806, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (South Wilbraham)
Eli was 42 years old.
1808 Birth of ChildCynthia BALL was born 18 January 1808, , Massachusetts, USA
Eli was 43 years old.
1808 Death of ChildMargaret BALL died 11 August 1808, , Massachusetts, USA
Eli was 44 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1838 Death of ChildBenjamin BALL died 19 February 1838, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (South Wilbraham)
Eli was 73 years old.
1838 Death of Spouse/PartnerLucy WORTHINGTON died 20 April 1838, West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West. 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
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Death Date: 24 May 1844
Death Place: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Age: 80
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B39208-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 186172
Reference ID: Book 4, P 37
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FCM4-HZC : 10 December 2014), Eli Ball, 24 May 1844; citing West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, reference Book 4, P 37; FHL microfilm 186,172.'
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Death Date: 24 May 1844
Death Place: West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Age: 80
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B39208-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 186172
Reference ID: Book 4, P 37
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FCM4-HZC : 10 December 2014), Eli Ball, 24 May 1844; citing West Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, reference Book 4, P 37; FHL microfilm 186,172.'
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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