William Joseph Ball was born 1445 in Barkham, Berkshire, England, and died 1480 in Barkham, Berkshire, England. He married Elizabeth Celeter.
Notes for William Joseph Ball: [Hargrove-2.FTW]
Lord of the Manor of Barkham, Berkshire, England. The surname"Ball" is probably a shortened form of "Baldwin" dating fromNorman times meaning "one who is bold enough to win in battle".For many generations the Baldwins were Counts of Flanders. Theshortened variations of the spelling included "Baell", "Ball",and Balle". John Balle, born 1263 in Norfolk County, England,is one of the earliest recorded but with very littleinformation. The "Mad Preacher of Kent", John Ball, is the mostrecorded following John Balle. Having great disdain for royaltywhile preaching "equality among men" and believing no man hadthe right to set himself as master of others, he was beheaded byRichard II, King of England in 1381.
More About William Joseph Ball: Record Change: January 24, 2001
Children of William Joseph Ball and Elizabeth Celeter are:
+Robert Ball, b. Abt. 1475, Barkham, Berkshire, England, d. 1546, Barkham, Berkshire, England.
William Joseph Ball (b. 1445, d. 1480)
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