William James Ball papers, 1840-1891.

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William James Ball papers, 1840-1891.

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Papers consist of correspondence, a poem, estate papers, and other items. Correspondence of William James Ball is with his mother Elizabeth Catherine Ball (d. 1867), his aunt Elizabeth A. Poyas, his cousin Alwyn Ball (b. 1834), and others regarding family matters, Ball family genealogy, William James Ball's problems at South Carolina College, Alwyn Ball's financial straits, rice, and other matters. Poem (1867) by Elizabeth A. Poyas is entitled "Strawberry Ferry, A Ballad." Estate papers of Elizabeth C. Ball include accounts and receipts. Other items include a conveyance (1868), a letter (1848) to Julia Cart Ball from a friend ("Kate"), and an insurance policy (1866) of Elizabeth A. Poyas.

ca. 50 items.

South Carolina Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7376065

South Carolina Historical Society

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Ball, Julia Cart, 1823-1858

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South Carolina College

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Poyas, Elizabeth Anne

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Charleston, South Carolina writer. Elizabeth Anne Poyas (ca. 1792-1877) sought to publish her family stories and fables, although the Civil War hindered her progress. Poyas was married to Henry Smith Poyas (ca. 1787-1824). From the description of The olden time of Carolina, 1851-1864. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32140252 ...

Ball, Alwyn, b. 1834.

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Ball, William James, 1821-1891

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Berkeley County and Charleston, South Carolina plantation owner. He was the son of Elizabeth C. Ball (d. 1867) and Isaac Ball (1785-1825), and the grandson of John Ball (1760-1817). William James Ball attended South Carolina College (later the University of South Carolina) and was the owner of Limerick Plantation (Berkeley County, S.C.). He married Julia Cart (1823-1858) in 1842; his second wife was his cousin Mary Huger Gibbes (1837-1936), whom he married in 1862. From the descripti...

Ball family.

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Ball, Elizabeth Catherine, d. 1867.

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