Windham

BALL, Franklin P.

Men of Vermont: an Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters and Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro, VT: Transcript Pub. Co., 1894, part II, pp 
17-18 (portrait p 18)

Franklin P. BALL, of Rockingham [Windham County, Vermont], was born 02 May 
1828 in Athens [Windham County, Vermont], son of Abraham and Hannah (EDWARDS) 
BALL. His education was derived from the customary course at the common 
schools of the times. His early life being spent at the home of his parents, 
he removed at the age of twenty-three to Springfield [Windsor County, 
Vermont] where he resided and was engaged in manufacturing for thirty years, 
during this time occupying many responsible positions and representing that 
town in the General Assembly of 1867-1868. In 1883 Mr. BALL removed his 
manufacturing business to Bellows Falls in the town of Rochingham, and since 
that time he has successfully conducted his business from this point.

Politically Mr. BALL has always affiliated with the Republican party and at 
its hands he has been honored with positions of trust, representing the town 
in the Legislature of 1888-1890, serving on the committee on railroads, and 
also as a senator from Windham County in 1892. Mr. BALL offered his services 
to his country when the call was made, but owning to his constitution was not 
accepted.

In May 1852 Mr. [Franklin P.] BALL first married [Miss?] Margaret WILSON. 
She died in January 1855, without issue. He contracted a second alliance 
with Elizabeth, daughter of Asa and Margaret MEACHAM, in July 1857. This 
union has been blessed with four children: Margaret E., George F., Everett 
M., and Winifred E. Mr. BALL's religious preference is that of the 
Methodist Episcopal faith, and he has been closely connected with the 
societies of both Springfield and Bellows Falls, always contributing 
liberally to their support.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly