John Ball was born on 22 May 1710. He married
Sarah Rhoads. John Ball died on 21 December 1779 at age 69. He was buried in December 1779 at
Darby Friends Burial Ground, Darby, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania. He left a will; Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834
BALL, JOHN. Darby.
November 26, 1779. February 23, 1785.
Provides for wife Sarah.
To sons John and Joseph all my lands, etc. except as hereafter devised.
To sons Nathan and Thomas each 5 acres of land for building in some convenient place.
Also to sons John and Joseph remainder of personal estate, paying legacies.
To daughters Mary Lobb and Hannah Powell £5 each.
To Elizabeth and Susanna Ball £15 each.
Executors: Wife Sarah, sons John and Joseph.
Letters to sons, wife renouncing.
Wit: Jonathan Brown, Abigail Horn.