Jesse BALL and Jane POPE of Bedford

[audrey69]

I am seeking information and descendants of Jesse Ball ( a bricklayer) and Jane Pope his wife.  They were married in 1861 and had 4 children - Frederick, Annie, Jessie and Arthur.  Any help greatly appreciated.  Jane Pope was born in Rehold, BEDS

[Sueh2]

Hi Audrey,

1891 32 Wellington St, Bedford   RG 12/1248/10
Jesse Ball     52   bricklayer   b sandy BEDS
Jane             53                     b Renhold BEDS
Jesse           21    bricklayer  b Bedford
Arthur          19    bricklayer  b Bedford

Do you need more census info?

Sue

[audrey69]

I do have a bit of census info but am hoping to try and find out if the children married and have any offspring.  I'd love to try and eventually make contact with some descendants.

Thanks for your help.

[cathymcc]

Audrey,

Jesse BALL is listed in a number of trade directories for 32 Wellington Street as a builder [I found him there in 1903  1910] but I didnt look at the directories all...

http://www.historicaldirectories.org/

[Do a keyword search for "BALL Jesse"]

Jesie married Annie HULLAT in 1894 - I think [he is listed a a builder in 1901]

Arthur married Annie CHAMBERLAIN in 1895 - I think [and he is listed as bricklayer in 1901]

The 1901 census should give you there children up to that date..

At least that should take you into the 20th Century & perhaps a lister will have their records to hand?

Once you have the ames - try
http://blars.adlibsoft.com/beginner/indnms.html

cathy

[allibaker]

the 1901 shows jessie in bedford and kempston
jesse ball 31yrs bricklayer journeyman born bedfordshire
annie 25yrs wife born bedfordshire
jesse 7yrs son
SOURCE INFO-RG13-1489
FOLIO-31
PAGE-13

THEONLY ARTHUR BALL I CAN FIND OF CORRECT AGE IS THIS ONE-
bedford and kempston
arthur ball 29yrs bricklayer born bedfordshire
rebecca 25yrs wife born goldington beds
 charles kenneth boarder 48yrs surveyor born clerkenwell middlesex
SOURCE INFO-RG13-1489
FOLIO-133
PAGE-8
regards
alli

[cathymcc]

Well done Ali!

I had the wrong Arthur!

this must be right?

Marriages Jun 1896
 
BALL  Arthur    Bedford  3b 693   
King  Rebecca     Bedford  3b 693   


The name Jesse keeps croping up [obviously a prefered family name] & I do wonder if you are in Bedford, Audrey? 

Do you remember Jesse BALL who was so influential in  'Bedford against Racism' in the 1970/80s - he was such a clever sterling chap.  Much loved by many people & a good friend to Bedford - he worked so hard for Bedford in many capacities - but his particular interest were the War Widows & Orphans. 

I cant remember when he died ....

I often think of him because he was always 'up-beat' & he was aways a 'gent'and a very caring soul.

message me if you know him & I'll try to contact others who can tell you more

cathy

[johnP-bedford]

....could this be Frederick Ball born 1863, married to Eleanor Crawley Oct qtr 1884 Bedford 3b/629;

on 1891 census living in Canning Street Bedford

RG12/1249 Folio 25 Page 1

Fred Ball, head, age 28 born Bedford ; Bricklayer
Eleanor Ball, wife, age 25, born Bedford
Bertha A Ball, age 5 born Bedford

on 1901 census living in Garfield Street, Bedford

RG13/1489 Folio 120 Page 21

Fred Ball, head, age 38 born Bedford ; Builder
Eleanor Ball, wife, age 35, born Bedford
Bertha A Ball, age 15 born Bedford ; Dressmakers Apprentice
Winifred S Ball age 9
Beatrice A Ball age 7
Frederick A J Ball age 5
Nellie Ball age 2
Jessie R Ball age 1

all born Bedford


regards John

[johnP-bedford]

the IGI has marriage of Fred Ball to Eleanor Crawley on 9 Oct 1884 at St Cuthbert Bedford. He was 22 & his father recorded as Jessie Ball, She was 19 & her father William Crawley

[johnP-bedford]

more from IGI, marriage of Annie Ball to William Henry Hawke Higman on 22 June 1885 at St Cuthbert, Bedford. She was 21 & father listed as Jessie Ball; he was 21 & his father George Higman