Tag Archives: Ball

Poverty And The Edwards Family Of Hatherleigh

Posted on 13 January 2017 by
Order of Settlement relating to the Edwards Family

I’ve recently been delving into the family of my 5 x great-grandparents, Nathaniel Edwards and Grace Reckett/Rickett. Blacksmith and scythe manufacturer, Nathaniel was born in Hatherleigh in North Devon in about 1750 and baptized there in the Presbyterian Church. Grace … Continue reading →

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More Devon Ancestors

Posted on 19 June 2014 by
The parish register showing the burials of Israel and William Ball

I’ve been investigating the ancestors of Israel Edward Ball and Ann Dearing, in addition to adding further details for this couple. Israel and Ann were due to be married in 1838 when Ann was pregnant with daughter, Maria. Banns were … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On Uncle Tom & Auntie Nellie Smale

Posted on 26 June 2012 by
Tom Smale & Nellie (nee Ball)

I remember Uncle Tom (Thomas Smale) very well – he lived to be 95 years old and died in 1991. He came to my house when our son was a baby and we had a photograph taken of 5 generations … Continue reading →

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