John Ball, Jr.

Biography

John Ball, Jr. was born in 1782 and lived through the early years of the American republic, experiencing the nation's formative decades. He passed away in 1834 at the age of fifty-two, having lived through the War of 1812 and the subsequent period of national growth.

Ball's life was connected to his local community, where he maintained ties that lasted throughout his years. He was laid to rest at Strawberry Chapel Cemetery, a place that holds the remains of many who contributed to the region's development and character.