Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Walter E. Ball


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Walter E. Ball and one of his descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Walter E. Ball,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Walter married Bertha M. _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Walter E. Ball and Bertha M. _____:

+2i. Leeland M. Ball, born 12 October 1907; died 24 February 1988 in Wayne County, Michigan. Married Nora May Kinney.

Second Generation
2. Leeland M. Ball2 (Walter1), born 12 October 1907;1 died 24 February 1988 in Wayne County, Michigan.1 Leeland married, 10 October 1927 in Calhoun County, Michigan, Nora May Kinney1 (born 13 May 1909 in Michigan, the daughter of Floyd Ray Kinney and Lena C. Hallock;2, 3, 4 Nora died 19692). Leeland is buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 Nora is buried in North Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan.2

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, Leeland M. Ball, born: 12 October 1907; died: 24 February 1988 in Wayne County, Michigan (from record, which includes a note detailing his marriage date and place; and provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
  2. Find a Grave (website). North Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan, Nora May Kinney Crippin, born: 1908; died: 1969 (from record, which includes a note detailing her husbands and marriage/divorce dates; and provides the names and links for her parents and two husbands).
  3. Ohio, County Marriages 1789-2013/2016, Lucas County, Marriage License No. 126274, Lester T. Crippin, age 36 on 12 January 1940 [so born: 12 January 1904], born in Illinois; occupation: paper maker; father: James Crippin; mother: Jennie Bushick; not previously married; Nora May Ball, age 31 on 13 May 1940 [so born: 13 May 1909], born in Michigan; father: Floyd R. Kinney; mother: Lena Hallock; previously married once, now divorced, married name: Mrs. L. M. Ball; married on 11 August 1940 in Lucas County, Ohio.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Sherwood, E.D. 12-35, Sheet No. 11, Lester Crippen, 46, Illinois, paper maker, paper co.; wife Nora Crippen, 41, Michigan.