tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.comments2023-08-29T07:20:46.250-04:00The Ball BureauKaren Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164194629294008719noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-82417504079605828562016-10-10T14:30:16.865-04:002016-10-10T14:30:16.865-04:00You never know. Wouldn't that be interesting!You never know. Wouldn't that be interesting! Karen Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164194629294008719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-26796763906113181042016-10-10T01:04:54.361-04:002016-10-10T01:04:54.361-04:00Perhaps your Devon Balls will link to our Lancashi...Perhaps your Devon Balls will link to our Lancashire Balls.GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-2779996180755321052015-09-29T20:34:01.456-04:002015-09-29T20:34:01.456-04:00Thanks, Jill. I think that Charlotte's story m...Thanks, Jill. I think that Charlotte's story might explains the stubborn streak that we have inherited.<br /><br />Cheers, K.Karen Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164194629294008719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-15092245580257514342015-09-29T19:33:37.663-04:002015-09-29T19:33:37.663-04:00Ball girls have gumption. Bravo Charlotte.Ball girls have gumption. Bravo Charlotte.GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-61476662681368819322015-09-04T21:50:10.130-04:002015-09-04T21:50:10.130-04:00Hi Jana,
Thanks for the mention in your Fab Finds ...Hi Jana,<br />Thanks for the mention in your Fab Finds post! I am very honoured to have been included.<br />Cheers, K.<br />Karen Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164194629294008719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-61334694953764331852015-09-04T15:43:16.346-04:002015-09-04T15:43:16.346-04:00Karen,
I want to let you know that your blog is l...Karen,<br /><br />I want to let you know that your blog is listed in today's Fab Finds post at http://janasgenealogyandfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2015/09/follow-friday-fab-finds-for-september-4.html<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-2381619926143537812013-09-11T12:41:29.312-04:002013-09-11T12:41:29.312-04:00Thanks, Jill. It's good to be back.Thanks, Jill. It's good to be back.Karen Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164194629294008719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-77762443522803271262013-09-11T03:05:34.377-04:002013-09-11T03:05:34.377-04:00Welcome home, Karen. Sounds like a rewarding holid...Welcome home, Karen. Sounds like a rewarding holiday. GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-18691978227791926272012-06-12T21:13:55.527-04:002012-06-12T21:13:55.527-04:00What a sad story. I feel so much for William. His ...What a sad story. I feel so much for William. His life could have been so different if he had been born at a different time. Thanks for caring enough to share William's story, Karen.Christine Woodcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331745848648738905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-41910077970649911712012-04-03T21:52:12.471-04:002012-04-03T21:52:12.471-04:00Hi Gaby,
Yes, I do remember you! Thanks for your k...Hi Gaby,<br />Yes, I do remember you! Thanks for your kind words about Dad. I had to laugh when you mentioned the lemon meringue pie and the hard crust - it brought back many memories! We had dinner with my mother on Sunday and joked about how Dad used to say "Pies, they are round aren't they?" whenever he felt that a hankering for dessert. We miss him terribly, but have many good memories of our time together to keep us going. I hope that all is well with you. <br /><br />Take care,<br />Karen.Karen Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164194629294008719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-120289804817359092012-04-03T15:11:07.640-04:002012-04-03T15:11:07.640-04:00Hi Karen,
I don't know if you remember me, &qu...Hi Karen,<br />I don't know if you remember me, "Gaby", Kim's friend from West Deane and the neighbourhood. I've just read your post and wanted to send you and your family warm thoughts today and at this time.<br />I remember your Dad well even though it was a LONG time ago. I have memories of him being funny and warm, once scolding us (in jest) for using his plywood to make our lemon meringue pie crust. It was so hard! :) <br />I have fond memories of your whole family, including your mother who I thought was the sweetest mom ever. And, of course, Kim and Gary. <br />I hope you are all well and send you hugs during this difficult family period. <br />Take good care,<br />Gabymgbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066762129741488406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-28230475765845340952011-11-21T19:10:04.900-05:002011-11-21T19:10:04.900-05:00Glad to hear that you enjoyed the post. I had a di...Glad to hear that you enjoyed the post. I had a difficult time pinning down the location of the former Renfield Grove. I don't think that Thomas and Annie lived very long in the Sheepscar parish (may be 2-3 years?)before emigrating to Canada.<br /><br />Cheers, K.Karen Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164194629294008719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-34265008125286035852011-11-21T09:42:42.824-05:002011-11-21T09:42:42.824-05:00I loved reading your post, especially the map. My...I loved reading your post, especially the map. My grandmother and her parents emmigrated from Leeds in 1915 to Massachusetts. My great grandparents were married in Sheepscar parish in Leeds, and there is a Sheepscar Street on your map!Heather Wilkinson Rojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704949156266722016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-71883027859009852912011-10-25T22:56:08.342-04:002011-10-25T22:56:08.342-04:00I love using google maps to locate a past address ...I love using google maps to locate a past address or location. I always have a background window open to it for quick reference.<br />Regards,<br />Theresa (Tangled Trees)TCasteelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261694755025450452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-12962448143230571522011-10-15T22:07:08.893-04:002011-10-15T22:07:08.893-04:00Thomas and Annie look very pleasant and likeable. ...Thomas and Annie look very pleasant and likeable. What a wonderful photo to have!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-31368829245822612482011-10-10T20:36:39.791-04:002011-10-10T20:36:39.791-04:00Hi Ros,
My Ball branch comes from Filleigh and Nor...Hi Ros,<br />My Ball branch comes from Filleigh and North/South Molton, Devon. My 3x-great grandfather, John Ball (1799-1855), was a tailor in Filleigh, who married Elizabeth Huxtable. My 2x-great grandfather, William Huxtable Ball, came to Gower, Glamorgan around 1859-1860. Ball seems to be a common name for Devon, but finding connections with others has been challenging.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />K.Karen Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164194629294008719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-7615909474639038802011-10-10T17:31:33.258-04:002011-10-10T17:31:33.258-04:00Hello Karen
What part of Devon are you researching...Hello Karen<br />What part of Devon are you researching? I ask because I set up a website called 'The Ball Bureau' in the 90s (I have taken it down now) and my BALL family come from Devon, although I have not heard of any of them emigrating to BC.<br />Regards<br />Ros Haywood<br />(my mother was a BALL)Ros Haywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627277156997592066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-57431378942924035892011-09-30T13:46:34.041-04:002011-09-30T13:46:34.041-04:00You are welcome. There's no point in doing thi...You are welcome. There's no point in doing this research if it can't be shared and I've always been curious about where we came from and why.<br /><br />Cheers, K.Karen Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164194629294008719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842628653251541139.post-20811331459784093332011-09-26T21:32:13.546-04:002011-09-26T21:32:13.546-04:00Karen I love that you are doing this blog. I am t...Karen I love that you are doing this blog. I am the first to admit I know little about family history. After losing dad this year , this information is all the more special so I will read and follow with interest. Thank you!ralph46https://www.blogger.com/profile/06541916550241095567noreply@blogger.com