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 Frederick A. BALL, son of Amos BALL and Elizabeth (Betsey) STRATTON.Born 1 Apr 1828, died 17 Apr 1906 Raynham, Massachusetts, 78 years, buried Arms Cemetary, Shelburne, Massachusetts In Dec 1848 he went to Shelburne Falls, Mass. in the employ of Lamson & Goodnow & Co., where he remained in various capacities for fifty-four years. One year as clerk in their store, then in their office as bookkeeper. In 1855 Lamson & Goodno w Mfg. Co. was incorporated and he was elected clerk of the corporation. In Feb 1886 he was made treasurer of the company and held that office until Feb 1885, being a director as well as corporation clerk until he resigned in Feb 1904. Was elected president of the Shelburne Falls Savings Bank Oct 1866 and held that office until he resigned Oct 1902. Held office in the Arms Cemetery Association from its organization in 1856, until its annual meeting in April, 1905. When the grounds became too limited he, with A. K. Hawks, formed a committee to pruchase additional land, lay out and prepare the same for the Soldiers' Monument, completed April 1, 1874. Held office of Justice of the Peace twenty-one years, to Nov 19, 1903. Married 22 Mar 1853 (53 years married) to:  Lucretia S. SEVERANCEBorn 6 Sep 1823, died 23 Dec 1914, 91 years, buried Arms Cemetary, Shelburne, Massachusetts Children: 1. Charles H. BALLBorn 20 Oct 1854, died 22 Dec 1941, 87 years, buried Arms Cemetary, Shelburne, Massachusetts They lived in Shelburne Falls and Greenfield, Massachusetts. 2. William F. BALLBorn 1 May 1856, died 26 Oct 1861, 5 years, buried Arms Cemetary, Shelburne, Massachusetts 3. Carrie E. BALLBorn 21 Jun 1858, died 1925, 66 or 67 years, buried Arms Cemetary, Shelburne, Massachusetts 4. Wilfred S. BALLBorn 14 Apr 1863, died 23 Jul 1918 Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, 55 years, buried Arms Cemetary, Shelburne, Massachusetts They resided in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts | |||
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