The Ball Family
Generation 1
William Ball, (~1772 - 1844), husband of Jane Gorner (1771 - 1841).
William was born about 1772. (Based on the 1841 census).
William was born, either:
William was born, either:
in 1770 to Peter and Betty Ball of South Haws, or
in 1771 to Robert and Elizabeth Ball of Rowe Lane, or
in 1772 to Richard and Mary Ball of Birkdale.
in 1771 to Robert and Elizabeth Ball of Rowe Lane, or
in 1772 to Richard and Mary Ball of Birkdale.
Generation 2
Children of William Ball and Jane Corner
Betty Ball, (1797 - 1797).
[Born on 13th April 1797 and baptised on 1st May 1797. She died on 9th May, aged 3 weeks and was buried on 10th May 1797 at St Cuthbert, North Meols.]
Betty Ball, (1798 - ). [Born on 14th April 1798, baptised 29th March 1798, at St Cuthbert, North Meols.]
Elizabeth Ball, (1802 - ). [Born on 17th May 1802, baptised 23rd May 1802, at St Cuthbert, North Meols.]
Alice Ball, (1804 - 1878). [Born on 15th July 1804, baptised on 12th August 1804, at St Cuthbert, North Meols. She died as Alice Wilson on 1st December 1878, aged 74, at Lower Dock Street, Fleetwood.]
William Ball, (1807 - ). [Born on 3rd September 1807, baptised on 20th September 1807, at St Cuthbert, North Meols.]
Elizabeth Ball, (1808 - ). [Born on 28th June 1808, baptised on 17th July 1808, at St Cuthbert, North Meols.]
Peter Ball, (1810 - ). [Born on 22nd May 1810, baptised on 24th May 1810, at St Cuthbert, North Meols.]
Robert Ball, (1812 - ). [Born on 27th October 1812, baptised on 29th October 1812, at St Cuthbert, North Meols.]
Further details of Dave's direct Ball ancestors.
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William Ball, (~1771 - 1844)
In Brief:
In more detail:
William's Birth
William Ball was born about 1772. (Based on the 1841 census).
There are a number of candidates in the area within a couple of years. Assuming William was born in the North Meols area, where he was married and was living at the time of the 1841 census, these are the best candidates:
There are a number of candidates in the area within a couple of years. Assuming William was born in the North Meols area, where he was married and was living at the time of the 1841 census, these are the best candidates:
14th January 1770. St Cuthbert, North Meols: William son of Peter and Betty Ball of South Haws.
19th September 1771. St Cuthbert, North Meols: Jas. and Wm. sons of Robt. and Eliz. Ball of Rowe Lane.
6th April 1772. St Cuthbert, North Meols: William son of Richard and Mary Ball of Birkdale.
19th September 1771. St Cuthbert, North Meols: Jas. and Wm. sons of Robt. and Eliz. Ball of Rowe Lane.
6th April 1772. St Cuthbert, North Meols: William son of Richard and Mary Ball of Birkdale.
William's Marriage
William Ball married Jane Corner on 17th April 1796. They were both of the parish of St Cuthbert, North Meols.
Witnesses were John Thomason and Lawrence Hall.
Witnesses were John Thomason and Lawrence Hall.
Jane Corner (1775 -1841) was the daughter of William and Betty Corner of South Hawes (Southport).
Her siblings were Alice (1771), Richard (1777 - 1777), Richard (1780 - 1782) and Betty (1783 - 1783).
Her siblings were Alice (1771), Richard (1777 - 1777), Richard (1780 - 1782) and Betty (1783 - 1783).
1841 census.
Banks.
William Ball, age 69, Fisherman.
Jane Ball, age 69.
Robert Ball, age 28, Fisherman.
Jane Ball, age 18.
Jane Ball age 50, F W (fisherman's wife?).
Jane Ball, age 69.
Robert Ball, age 28, Fisherman.
Jane Ball, age 18.
Jane Ball age 50, F W (fisherman's wife?).
Jane's death.
I believe this to be Jane's burial record:
St Cuthbert, North Meols. 10th June 1841.
Jane Ball,, of Banks. Age 68 years.
Jane Ball,, of Banks. Age 68 years.
Wiliam's death.
I believe this to be William's burial record:
St Cuthbert, North Meols. 15th February 1844.
William Ball,, of Banks. Age 71 years.
William Ball,, of Banks. Age 71 years.
Alice Ball, (1804 - 1878).
In Brief:
In more detail:
Birth
Alice Ball was born on 15th July 1804.
She was baptised on 12th August 1804 at St Cuthbert, North Meols
She was baptised on 12th August 1804 at St Cuthbert, North Meols
Alice's Marriage
Alice Ball, and Matthew Wilson, both of the parish of St Cuthbert, North Meols, were married on 25th December 1828.
Witnesses were Oliver Wilson and William Rushton.
Witnesses were Oliver Wilson and William Rushton.
1841 census.
Banks.
HO107 514/5
Link to Banks North Meols at nls maps 
Google map showing Banks.
Matthew Wilson, age 25, Fisherman.
Alice Wilson, age 35.
Betty Wilson, age 13.
Ellen Wilson, age 10.
William Wilson, age 7.
James Wilson, age 5.
Mary Wilson, age 3.
Matthew Wilson, age 6 months.
Alice Wilson, age 35.
Betty Wilson, age 13.
Ellen Wilson, age 10.
William Wilson, age 7.
James Wilson, age 5.
Mary Wilson, age 3.
Matthew Wilson, age 6 months.
1851 census.
Alice and their children were at Marsh House, Banks, North Meols, but Matthew has not yet been found.
Link to Banks North Meols at nls maps
Google map showing Banks.
Alice Wilson, age 46, fisherman's wife, born North Meols.
Betty Wilson, age 22, Hand Loom Weaver, silk, born North Meols.
William Wilson age 17, Hand Loom Weaver, silk, born North Meols
Mary Wilson, age 12, At home, born North Meols.
Matthew Wilson, age 10, At home, winder of silk, born North Meols.
Oliver Wilson, age 8, scholar, born North Meols.
Peter Wilson, age 5, scholar, born North Meols.
John Wilson, age 1, born North Meols.
Betty Wilson, age 22, Hand Loom Weaver, silk, born North Meols.
William Wilson age 17, Hand Loom Weaver, silk, born North Meols
Mary Wilson, age 12, At home, born North Meols.
Matthew Wilson, age 10, At home, winder of silk, born North Meols.
Oliver Wilson, age 8, scholar, born North Meols.
Peter Wilson, age 5, scholar, born North Meols.
John Wilson, age 1, born North Meols.
1861 Census.
35 Upper Dock Street, Fleetwood.
Link to Upper Dock Street, Fleetwood at nls maps
Google map showing Upper Dock Street, Fleetwood
Matthew Wilson, age 58, fisherman, Southport.
Alice Wilson, age 57, born Southport.
Mary Wilson, age 22, born Southport.
Oliver Wilson, age 18, Fisherman.
Peter Wilson, age 15, Fisherman.
John Wilson, age 11, Scholar.
Alice Wilson, age 57, born Southport.
Mary Wilson, age 22, born Southport.
Oliver Wilson, age 18, Fisherman.
Peter Wilson, age 15, Fisherman.
John Wilson, age 11, Scholar.
1871 Census.
26 Higher Warren Street, Fleetwood.
Link to Higher (now Upper) Warren Street, Fleetwood at nls maps
Google map showing Higher (now Upper) Warren Street, Fleetwood.
Matthew Wilson, age 67, labourer, born North Meols.
Alice Wilson, age 66, born North Meols.
John Wilson, age 21, mariner, born North Meols.
also
William Forshaw, age 19, boarder, Fisherman, born North Meols. (It is likely that this is the son of James and Ellen Forshaw, still living at Brow Side, Banks. Ellen was Matthew and Alice's daughter and had married James Forshaw in 1850.)
Alice Wilson, age 66, born North Meols.
John Wilson, age 21, mariner, born North Meols.
also
William Forshaw, age 19, boarder, Fisherman, born North Meols. (It is likely that this is the son of James and Ellen Forshaw, still living at Brow Side, Banks. Ellen was Matthew and Alice's daughter and had married James Forshaw in 1850.)
Matthew's Death.
Alice's husband, Matthew Wilson, died in the last quarter of 1875.
(Fylde 1875 8e 471).
Alice's Death.
Alice died on 1st December 1878, aged 74, at Lower Dock Street, Fleetwood.
(As reported in the Preston Chronicle, 7th December 1878.)