Person:William Ball (197)

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William James Ball
b.1821 Charleston, South Carolina, United States
d.1891 Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. Abt 1812
  1. William James Ball1821 - 1891
  2. Jane Ball1823 - 1905
  3. John BallAbt 1825 - 1852
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  William James Ball1821 - 1891
  • W.  Julia Cart - 1858
m. 1841
  1. Isaac Ball1844 - 1933
Spouse and Children
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m. 1862
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Facts and Events
Name William James Ball
Gender Male
Birth? 1821 Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Marriage 1841 Charleston, South Carolina, United Statesto Julia Cart
Marriage 1862 Charleston, South Carolina, United States[they are cousins]
to Mary H Gibbs
Death? 1891 Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
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Notes

  • 1825 - father dies of malaria and he inherits Limerick Plantation, but because he is a minor it is managed by trustees until he comes of age
  • 1842 - sister Jane's husband dies and he assumes management of Quenby Plantation
  • 1842 - purchases Halidon Hill Plantation
  • 1850 - purchases Cedar Hill Plantation
  • 1852 - brother John dies and he assumes management of Hyde Park Plantation
  • 1857 - purchases Cherry Hill Plantation
  • 1859 - purchases The Blessing, a 631 acre tract of land
  • 1861 - Civil war begins - he is managing 8 plantations
  • 1865 - Civil war ends - he owns 5 plantations: The Blessing, Cedar Hill, Cherry Hill, Halidon Hill and Limerick
  • 26 Feb 1865 - Union soldiers appear at Limerick Plantation to inform the slaves that they are free ; 29 Freedmen decide to sign a labor contract and remain on the plantation
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