The subject of this brief notice having been but two years of age when his parents came West, was reared on the farm in Limestone Township, which is still in the possession of the heirs of the estate --- Mr. Ball and his two sisters. He has worked in the mines, whose development is so important an interest in the township, and he has likewise made a business of gardening and fruit-raising. To the office which he now holds he was appointed by the present administration, his fitness being recognized by those who are best acquainted with the qualities of his mind and the enterprise of his nature. He is quite interested in the progress of Republicanism and ready at all times to give his vote and otherwise assist toward that end. He has been Chairman of the Township Committee, and for four years a member of the County Central Committee. His party friends gave him the nomination to the office of Township Supervisor.

At the home of the bride’s parents in Limestone Township, January 21, 1874, the interesting ceremony took place which transformed Miss Colona Anderson into Mrs. Edward Ball. The happy union has been blessed by the birth of six children, who bear the respective names of Isola, Sarah L., Samuel E., Colbert, Wesley and Claire. Under the careful instruction of an estimable mother, they are becoming courteous and pleasing in manner, upright in character, and with the educational advantages which they receive are developing into intellects as rapidly as their years will permit. Mrs. Ball is a daughter of Colbert and Juliet (Trial) Anderson.