hi Dave,
It's an error for father... BALL EZEKIEL 6272/1949 ABRAHAM MARY MAYFIELD
Newcastle Morning Herald - Sat 1 Nov 1913
WEST WALLSEND.
Mr. Ezekiel Ball, an old and respected resident of West Wallsend, died at his residence, Wallace-street, on Tuesday. Deceased has been alling for several years. He was born in Shropshire, England, and was in his 71st year. About 33 years ago he came to Minmi as a miner, and for the past 17 years lived in West Wallsend. He joined the Ancient Order of Druids in 1882 and has been a member ever since. His wife predeceased him about three years ago, and he leaves a family of four sons and three daughters, Mr. Thomas Ball, and Mrs. C. Ellis, of Minmi, Mr. Ezekiel Ball, of Cessnock, Mrs. J. Bentley, of Holmesville, Mrs. W. Roberts, Mr. E. Ball, and Mr. H. Ball, of West Wallsend. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon in the West Wallsend cemetery. Mr. T. Smith, of the Methodist Church, conducted the ceremony. The family were the recipients of many expressions of sympathy.
Newcastle Morning Herald - Wed 28 Oct 1914
BALL.—In loving memory of our dear father,Ezekiel Ball, who departed this life November 28, 1913;. also our dear mother, Mary Ball, who departed this life June 2, 1910. the angels of death did enter our home And bore our dear father and mother away. The chairs they filled, in bygone days, we are sorry they are empty today. Inserted by their loving son and daughter-in-law and family, Cessnock.
BALL--In loving memory of my dear grandfather, Ezekiel Ball, who departed this life October 22, 1913; aged 71 years. He bide no one a last goodbye, He waved his hand to none, His spirit flew before we knew That from us he had gone. Inserted by his loving grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and great grandchild : Herb and Mary Ball, West Wallsend.
Newcastle Morning Herald Fri 3 June 1910
BALL EZEKIAL 17163/1913 ABRAHAM - JANE - WEST WALLSEND
FUNERALS.
BALL. - Friends of Mr. EZEKIEL BALL are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his late dearly beloved Wife, MARY : To move from his residence, Wallace-street, West Wallsend, THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, for West Wallsend Cemetery. 7484 W. TURNBULL, Undertaker.
BALL. - Friends of Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS BALL, Mr. and Mrs. ELLIS, Mr. and Mrs HARRY BALL, Mr. and Mrs. EDWARD BALL, Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM ROBERTS, Mr. and Mrs. HERBERT BALL, Mr. and Mrs. JOHN BENTLY are invited to attend the Funeral of their Mother and Mother-in-law, MARY BALL : To move from her late residence, Wallace-street, West Wallsend; THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock, for West Wallsend Cemetery.
BALL MARY 7435/1910 JAMES - MARY - WEST WALLSEND
regards Val
