BALL, James - 1898
Source: Weekly Argus News July 9, 1898 p 3
James Ball, one of Montgomery County’s earliest settlers, died at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday evening at his residence seven miles west of Crawfordsville. Mr. Ball was 81 years old and his demise was due to the infirmities of age. He was born in Butler, Ohio March 2, 1817. In 1825 the Balls settled in Montgomery County and entered 320 acres of land, the patent for it being signed by President JQ Adams. They were 14 days on their journey to this county which was at that time mostly a wilderness, thick with woods and populated for the most part by wild beasts and Indians. On the place that his father settled the deceased died after a continuous resident of 73 years thereon. In 1840 he was married to Catharine Hoff who came from New Jersey to this county in 1833. She survives him together with four of the seven children born to them, namely: Nathaniel, Dennis, Robert and Maggie. The deceased served his country three years as a member of the 5th Cavalry, 86th Ind Vols. Mr. Ball was a good citizen and commanded the respect of all who knew him. Note: Fairly positive it was his son who was in the CW. -kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 22 July 1898 p 10
Whereas in the providence of God, Bro. James Ball, or Uncle Jimmie Ball, as he was generally known, was called from labor to reward since our last regular meeting. Resolved, that in the death of Bro. Ball this company has lost one of its most faithful and earnest workers. He was the oldest man now belonging to this organization. He was always willing and ready to do any work assigned him. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and we realize that this company has lost a leading member. Resolved, further that we bow in humble submission to the will of God, and realizing that he giveth life and taketh it again so Uncle Jimm has bid farewell to this earthly organization and has gone to join a nobler and grander one on high. Resolved, further that this be published in the leading county papers; also a copy in the Christian Messenger and that it be spread on the minutes of this organization. Wm. D. Health, Vice President -s
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 15 July 1898 p 2
“White Church News” – Grant Cook and family, May and Tunie Cook, Edith and John Rettinger and George and Ace Cook attended the funeral of Shade Cook’s father-in-law, James Ball, near Wesley Saturday. -s