Biography of Warren G Ball, Independence Co, AR

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SOURCE: Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northeast Arkansas. 
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1889.
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page 638

Warren G. Ball may be classed among the many successful agriculturists of
Independence County, Ark. He was born in this county October 26, 1837, and
there his early scholastic advantages were enjoyed, but only such as the common
schools afforded. These opportunities he improved to the utmost, however. and
his subsequent contact with business life, coupled with much reading, has
tended to place him among the intelligent men of the county. After reaching
mature years he united his fortunes with those of Miss Sarah A. Jackson, a
Tenness****u by birth. and of a family of three sons and five daughters born to
their marriage six are living and all reside with their parents: Tabitha,
William L., Laura C., Julia, Agnes and Gracie. Mr. Ball's land, which amounts
to 185 acres, is exceedingly fertile and well located, and ninety acres are
under the plow. All the buildings are in good condition, and the farm is well
supplied with all necessary stock. In addition to this property, Mr. Ball also
owns a grist-mill, which turns out an excellent product. He is a Mason, and has
been secretary of his lodge one year, and senior warden two years. He has
always taken a deep interest in educational matters, and has held the office of
school director five years, and is still filling the position. He has also been
constable. and discharged the duties of this office to the satisfaction of
those concerned. He and wife are members of the Methodist Church.