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We remember Alphaeus Ball
We remember Alphaeus Ball
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
location
Rose Cottage, South Milton, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8657219
April 1911
1916
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:8657219
14th December 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Blacksmith 4th Class
M21617
Source:8657219
14th December 1916 - 15th March 1919
1920
marriage
Alberta May Foote
Source:8657219
July 1920
1921
children
Hilda Ball
Source:8657219
1921
1924
children
Daphne Ball
Source:8657219
1924
employment
Blacksmith
Source:8657219
1981
death
Kingsbridge, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8657219
December 1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alphaeus |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 6571165 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage, South Milton, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M21617 | Blacksmith 4th Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Ball | daughter | 1921 | |
| Daphne Ball | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celena Jane Ball | mother | ||
| Frederick James Ball | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta May Foote | wife | July 1920 |
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Alphaeus BallAlphaeus Ball, in uniform, with his future wife Alberta May Foote
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Alphaeus Ball in later lifeWith his donkey and cart. In addition to being a blacksmith, he was a rabbit trapper and cider maker in the district of Kingsbridge, DevonContributed by:
Graham5644
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy records | Graham5644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alphaeus Ball | Graham5644 | |
| Alphaeus Ball in later life | Graham5644 |
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