Richard William Ball (1921 - 2006)

Born 8 Nov 1921 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lelia Rudell (Summers) Ball — married 24 Dec 1942 in Marion, Indiana, United States

Descendants

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Biography

Richard Ball is a part of US Black heritage.

In the 1930 census Richard (age 8) was the son of Samuel G Ball in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.^[1]

In the 1940 census Richard (age 18) was the single son of Samuel Ball in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.^[2]

Richard was in a military record on 16 February 1942 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.^[3]

Richard married Lelia Ruddell Summer or Summers on 24 December 1942 in Marion, Indiana, United States.^[4]

Richard was in a military record on 9 April 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.^[5]

In the 1950 census Richard (age 28), Machinist, was the married head of household in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.^[6]

Richard died in 2006 and was buried in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.^[7]

Richard died (age 85) on 21 January 2006 residing in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.^[8][9]

Richard's daughter Shelia Gaynell Ball was born.^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 60; Digital film/folder number: 004950622; FHL microfilm: 2340341; Image number: 973; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03984-1
   FamilySearch Record: XH9T-3YM (accessed 5 May 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRH3-699
   Richard Ball (8), single son, in household of Samuel G Ball (42) in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
2. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 50; Digital film/folder number: 005459888; Image number: 81; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: V11G-56L (accessed 5 May 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-P58P
   Richard Ball (18), single son, in household of Samuel Ball (55) in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
3. ↑ Military: "Indiana, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 1940-1947.; Affiliate Publication Number: 7644728; Digital film/folder number: 105013040; Image number: 536
   FamilySearch Record: QPZ2-434S (accessed 5 May 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSBH-CQ6F-T
   Name: Richard William Ball; Race: Negro; Residence Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Birth Date: 8 November 1922; Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 February 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States; Height: 6 1; Eye Color: Brown; Hair Color: Black; Occupation Employer: Kingan CS; Complexion: Light Brown; Weight: 195; Record Nbr: 0; Vis Status: VISIBLE; System Of Record: SLS.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007719411; Image number: 538
   FamilySearch Record: 81N8-1DN2 (accessed 5 May 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BX-3HN6
   Richard William Ball marriage to Lelia Ruddell Summer or Summers on 24 Dec 1942 in Marion, Indiana, United States.
5. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"
   citing "Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946," database, The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD) (http://aad.archives.gov : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 1263923, National Archives at College Park, Maryland
   FamilySearch Record: KMKQ-N84 (accessed 5 May 2024)
   Name: Richard W Ball; Marital Status: Single, with dependents; Race: Negro; Military Service Date: 09 Apr 1943; Military Service Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Birth Date: 1921; Birth Place: INDIANA; Arc Identifier: 1263923; Branch Alpha Orig: NO; Branch Code: No branch assignment; Branch Code Orig: 02; Civil Occupation: Unskilled nonprocess occupations in manufacturing, n.e.c.; Civil Occupation Orig: 963; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Component Orig: 7; Education: 2 years of high school; Education Orig: 2; Enlistment Day: 09; Enlistment Month: Apr; Enlistment Month Orig: 04; Enlistment Place: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA; Enlistment Place Orig: 5140; Enlistment Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law; Enlistment Term Orig: 5; Enlistment Year: 1943; Enlistment Year Orig: 43; Event Type: Military Service; Grade Alpha Orig: PVT; Grade Code: Private; Grade Code Orig: 8; Major Force Of Assign: 6; Military Occupation: 6607; Reel Box Card: 09003.322; Serial Number: 35140926; Source: Civil Life; Source Orig: 0.
6. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States Census, 1950"
   citing Page: 2; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 108868148; Image number: 3
   FamilySearch Record: 6XLD-KT6C (accessed 5 May 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-Q9X2-6
   Richard W Ball (28), married, Machinist, head of household in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
7. ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
   citing record ID 117288317, Find a Grave
   FamilySearch Record: QVG8-3F5K (accessed 5 May 2024)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #117288317
   Richard W Ball burial (died in 2006) in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States of America. Born in 1921.
8. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
   FamilySearch Record: VM7S-S2K (accessed 5 May 2024)
   Richard W Ball death 21 Jan 2006 (born 8 Nov 1921) residing in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana.
9. ↑ Death: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K3R-Y37R (accessed 5 May 2024)
   Richard William Ball death 21 Jan 2006 (born 8 Nov 1921).
10. ↑ Birth of daughter Shelia Gaynell Ball: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
    citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
    FamilySearch Record: 6K32-D2G7 (accessed 5 May 2024)
    Shelia Gaynell Ball born to Richard W Ball.