During the Civil War he served in Company I, 2nd North Carolina Infantry.
Mr. Samuel R. Ball Dead.
Samuel R. Ball died at his home in this city on Sunday July 18th. His death was due to kidney troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for some years. Those of his immediate family that survive, are a wife, son and four daughters. He was 70 years old.
Mr. Ball for a number of years had served as deputy clerk of Craven county, under W. M. Watson, Esq., Clerk of the Superior Court. In this position he was well known and had very many friends, gained through his acceptable work and kindness in assisting the many that came to the office seeking information. His work as clerk was thorough and painstaking.
For many years he was President of New Bern Lodge No. 1, Knights of Harmony, and was largely instrumental in building up its membership.
As a member of the official board of Centenary Methodist Church, Mr. Ball was most helpful, and as one of the few surviving members of Company K, Second North Carolina Regiment, Confederate Veterans, he was always attendant at their meetings, and took an interest as a veteran.
The funeral services held at Centenary Church Monday at 5 p. m. were quite largely attended by members of Knights of Harmony, members of official board of the church, members New Bern bar, Confederate veterans and friends.
Rev. R. C. Beaman, at the close of the service paid tribute to the christian side of the life of the deceased, in a beautiful way. A touching and impressive feature, was the singing by Mr. W. M. Watson, Esq. of the solo, "Hope of My Soul." The quartet at the church was Messrs. W. M. Watson, Baker, Jos. Watson and Robert Richardson, "Rock of Ages" and "Asleep in Jesus" being sung during the services.
At the grave in Cedar Grove cemetery, the services were conducted by the lodge Knights of Harmony.
New Berne Weekly Journal
(New Bern, North Carolina)
Tuesday, July 20, 1909,
Page 1, Column 5
[Transcribed by David A. French,
31 January 2015.]
http://www.newspapers.com/image/61428658/
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In Memoriam
Samuel R. Ball, Supreme President of the Knights of Harmony; Past President of Craven Lodge, No. 1, President of this lodge for forty-three terms; one of the founders of the order, and chief worker in his lodge. He was born Oct. 15th, 1839, and died July 18th, 1909.
The members of Craven Lodge, No. 1, Knights of Harmony, seeking to give some expression to their grief over the loss that has come by the death of this brother, and to show in some measure their esteem have adopted the following:
Resolved, That the death of Brother Samuel R. Ball is a loss that this lodge and the whole order may deem irreparable.
Resolved, That for more than sixteen years he was devoted as he had opportunity to the business of this lodge and its progress in every good work, and his zeal for the good of the order was bounded only by his ability.
Resolved, That his unsought election to the Presidency of this lodge term after term demonstrates how highly the services he gave was valued.
Resolved, That amidst our sorrow it is consoling retrospectively to consider the history of our brother's life of seventy years, and find that he endeavored to act well his part.
Actuated by patriotic aspirations he gave four years of his early manhood in service as a soldier in the Confederate army. Let the bronze Cross of Honor, which he won, bestowed as it was by the discriminating hands of the Daughters of the Confederacy assure us that he was brave.
In his latter years he became deeply religious, and his brethern esteemed him none the less for his frequent expressions of love for his church in preference to his lodge.
Though we are chiefly concerned on this occasion as Knights of Harmony in contemplating the loss of a brother and his relations to this order, we yet feel that it is not inopportune to recognize that by the death of Bro. Samuel R. Ball, a good and useful citizen has passed away.
Resolved, That we offer our sympathy to those most bereaved by his death.
Resolved, That these preamble and resolutions be place on our records, that a copy be transmitted to the widow and family of the deceased, and that these proceedings be published in the New Bern Journal and the Sun.
L. W. BIDDLE,
H. C. WHITEHURST,
W. B. FLANNER,
Committee.
New Berne Weekly Journal
(New Bern, North Carolina)
Tuesday, July 20, 1909,
Page 1, Column 5
[Transcribed by David A. French,
31 January 2015.]
http://www.newspapers.com/image/61428690/
Mr. Samuel R. Ball Dead.
Samuel R. Ball died at his home in this city on Sunday July 18th. His death was due to kidney troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for some years. Those of his immediate family that survive, are a wife, son and four daughters. He was 70 years old.
Mr. Ball for a number of years had served as deputy clerk of Craven county, under W. M. Watson, Esq., Clerk of the Superior Court. In this position he was well known and had very many friends, gained through his acceptable work and kindness in assisting the many that came to the office seeking information. His work as clerk was thorough and painstaking.
For many years he was President of New Bern Lodge No. 1, Knights of Harmony, and was largely instrumental in building up its membership.
As a member of the official board of Centenary Methodist Church, Mr. Ball was most helpful, and as one of the few surviving members of Company K, Second North Carolina Regiment, Confederate Veterans, he was always attendant at their meetings, and took an interest as a veteran.
The funeral services held at Centenary Church Monday at 5 p. m. were quite largely attended by members of Knights of Harmony, members of official board of the church, members New Bern bar, Confederate veterans and friends.
Rev. R. C. Beaman, at the close of the service paid tribute to the christian side of the life of the deceased, in a beautiful way. A touching and impressive feature, was the singing by Mr. W. M. Watson, Esq. of the solo, "Hope of My Soul." The quartet at the church was Messrs. W. M. Watson, Baker, Jos. Watson and Robert Richardson, "Rock of Ages" and "Asleep in Jesus" being sung during the services.
At the grave in Cedar Grove cemetery, the services were conducted by the lodge Knights of Harmony.
New Berne Weekly Journal
(New Bern, North Carolina)
Tuesday, July 20, 1909,
Page 1, Column 5
[Transcribed by David A. French,
31 January 2015.]
http://www.newspapers.com/image/61428658/
~ ~ ~
In Memoriam
Samuel R. Ball, Supreme President of the Knights of Harmony; Past President of Craven Lodge, No. 1, President of this lodge for forty-three terms; one of the founders of the order, and chief worker in his lodge. He was born Oct. 15th, 1839, and died July 18th, 1909.
The members of Craven Lodge, No. 1, Knights of Harmony, seeking to give some expression to their grief over the loss that has come by the death of this brother, and to show in some measure their esteem have adopted the following:
Resolved, That the death of Brother Samuel R. Ball is a loss that this lodge and the whole order may deem irreparable.
Resolved, That for more than sixteen years he was devoted as he had opportunity to the business of this lodge and its progress in every good work, and his zeal for the good of the order was bounded only by his ability.
Resolved, That his unsought election to the Presidency of this lodge term after term demonstrates how highly the services he gave was valued.
Resolved, That amidst our sorrow it is consoling retrospectively to consider the history of our brother's life of seventy years, and find that he endeavored to act well his part.
Actuated by patriotic aspirations he gave four years of his early manhood in service as a soldier in the Confederate army. Let the bronze Cross of Honor, which he won, bestowed as it was by the discriminating hands of the Daughters of the Confederacy assure us that he was brave.
In his latter years he became deeply religious, and his brethern esteemed him none the less for his frequent expressions of love for his church in preference to his lodge.
Though we are chiefly concerned on this occasion as Knights of Harmony in contemplating the loss of a brother and his relations to this order, we yet feel that it is not inopportune to recognize that by the death of Bro. Samuel R. Ball, a good and useful citizen has passed away.
Resolved, That we offer our sympathy to those most bereaved by his death.
Resolved, That these preamble and resolutions be place on our records, that a copy be transmitted to the widow and family of the deceased, and that these proceedings be published in the New Bern Journal and the Sun.
L. W. BIDDLE,
H. C. WHITEHURST,
W. B. FLANNER,
Committee.
New Berne Weekly Journal
(New Bern, North Carolina)
Tuesday, July 20, 1909,
Page 1, Column 5
[Transcribed by David A. French,
31 January 2015.]
http://www.newspapers.com/image/61428690/
During the Civil War he served in Company I, 2nd North Carolina Infantry.
Mr. Samuel R. Ball Dead.
Samuel R. Ball died at his home in this city on Sunday July 18th. His death was due to kidney troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for some years. Those of his immediate family that survive, are a wife, son and four daughters. He was 70 years old.
Mr. Ball for a number of years had served as deputy clerk of Craven county, under W. M. Watson, Esq., Clerk of the Superior Court. In this position he was well known and had very many friends, gained through his acceptable work and kindness in assisting the many that came to the office seeking information. His work as clerk was thorough and painstaking.
For many years he was President of New Bern Lodge No. 1, Knights of Harmony, and was largely instrumental in building up its membership.
As a member of the official board of Centenary Methodist Church, Mr. Ball was most helpful, and as one of the few surviving members of Company K, Second North Carolina Regiment, Confederate Veterans, he was always attendant at their meetings, and took an interest as a veteran.
The funeral services held at Centenary Church Monday at 5 p. m. were quite largely attended by members of Knights of Harmony, members of official board of the church, members New Bern bar, Confederate veterans and friends.
Rev. R. C. Beaman, at the close of the service paid tribute to the christian side of the life of the deceased, in a beautiful way. A touching and impressive feature, was the singing by Mr. W. M. Watson, Esq. of the solo, "Hope of My Soul." The quartet at the church was Messrs. W. M. Watson, Baker, Jos. Watson and Robert Richardson, "Rock of Ages" and "Asleep in Jesus" being sung during the services.
At the grave in Cedar Grove cemetery, the services were conducted by the lodge Knights of Harmony.
New Berne Weekly Journal
(New Bern, North Carolina)
Tuesday, July 20, 1909,
Page 1, Column 5
[Transcribed by David A. French,
31 January 2015.]
http://www.newspapers.com/image/61428658/
~ ~ ~
In Memoriam
Samuel R. Ball, Supreme President of the Knights of Harmony; Past President of Craven Lodge, No. 1, President of this lodge for forty-three terms; one of the founders of the order, and chief worker in his lodge. He was born Oct. 15th, 1839, and died July 18th, 1909.
The members of Craven Lodge, No. 1, Knights of Harmony, seeking to give some expression to their grief over the loss that has come by the death of this brother, and to show in some measure their esteem have adopted the following:
Resolved, That the death of Brother Samuel R. Ball is a loss that this lodge and the whole order may deem irreparable.
Resolved, That for more than sixteen years he was devoted as he had opportunity to the business of this lodge and its progress in every good work, and his zeal for the good of the order was bounded only by his ability.
Resolved, That his unsought election to the Presidency of this lodge term after term demonstrates how highly the services he gave was valued.
Resolved, That amidst our sorrow it is consoling retrospectively to consider the history of our brother's life of seventy years, and find that he endeavored to act well his part.
Actuated by patriotic aspirations he gave four years of his early manhood in service as a soldier in the Confederate army. Let the bronze Cross of Honor, which he won, bestowed as it was by the discriminating hands of the Daughters of the Confederacy assure us that he was brave.
In his latter years he became deeply religious, and his brethern esteemed him none the less for his frequent expressions of love for his church in preference to his lodge.
Though we are chiefly concerned on this occasion as Knights of Harmony in contemplating the loss of a brother and his relations to this order, we yet feel that it is not inopportune to recognize that by the death of Bro. Samuel R. Ball, a good and useful citizen has passed away.
Resolved, That we offer our sympathy to those most bereaved by his death.
Resolved, That these preamble and resolutions be place on our records, that a copy be transmitted to the widow and family of the deceased, and that these proceedings be published in the New Bern Journal and the Sun.
L. W. BIDDLE,
H. C. WHITEHURST,
W. B. FLANNER,
Committee.
New Berne Weekly Journal
(New Bern, North Carolina)
Tuesday, July 20, 1909,
Page 1, Column 5
[Transcribed by David A. French,
31 January 2015.]
http://www.newspapers.com/image/61428690/
Mr. Samuel R. Ball Dead.
Samuel R. Ball died at his home in this city on Sunday July 18th. His death was due to kidney troubles, from which he had been a sufferer for some years. Those of his immediate family that survive, are a wife, son and four daughters. He was 70 years old.
Mr. Ball for a number of years had served as deputy clerk of Craven county, under W. M. Watson, Esq., Clerk of the Superior Court. In this position he was well known and had very many friends, gained through his acceptable work and kindness in assisting the many that came to the office seeking information. His work as clerk was thorough and painstaking.
For many years he was President of New Bern Lodge No. 1, Knights of Harmony, and was largely instrumental in building up its membership.
As a member of the official board of Centenary Methodist Church, Mr. Ball was most helpful, and as one of the few surviving members of Company K, Second North Carolina Regiment, Confederate Veterans, he was always attendant at their meetings, and took an interest as a veteran.
The funeral services held at Centenary Church Monday at 5 p. m. were quite largely attended by members of Knights of Harmony, members of official board of the church, members New Bern bar, Confederate veterans and friends.
Rev. R. C. Beaman, at the close of the service paid tribute to the christian side of the life of the deceased, in a beautiful way. A touching and impressive feature, was the singing by Mr. W. M. Watson, Esq. of the solo, "Hope of My Soul." The quartet at the church was Messrs. W. M. Watson, Baker, Jos. Watson and Robert Richardson, "Rock of Ages" and "Asleep in Jesus" being sung during the services.
At the grave in Cedar Grove cemetery, the services were conducted by the lodge Knights of Harmony.
New Berne Weekly Journal
(New Bern, North Carolina)
Tuesday, July 20, 1909,
Page 1, Column 5
[Transcribed by David A. French,
31 January 2015.]
http://www.newspapers.com/image/61428658/
~ ~ ~
In Memoriam
Samuel R. Ball, Supreme President of the Knights of Harmony; Past President of Craven Lodge, No. 1, President of this lodge for forty-three terms; one of the founders of the order, and chief worker in his lodge. He was born Oct. 15th, 1839, and died July 18th, 1909.
The members of Craven Lodge, No. 1, Knights of Harmony, seeking to give some expression to their grief over the loss that has come by the death of this brother, and to show in some measure their esteem have adopted the following:
Resolved, That the death of Brother Samuel R. Ball is a loss that this lodge and the whole order may deem irreparable.
Resolved, That for more than sixteen years he was devoted as he had opportunity to the business of this lodge and its progress in every good work, and his zeal for the good of the order was bounded only by his ability.
Resolved, That his unsought election to the Presidency of this lodge term after term demonstrates how highly the services he gave was valued.
Resolved, That amidst our sorrow it is consoling retrospectively to consider the history of our brother's life of seventy years, and find that he endeavored to act well his part.
Actuated by patriotic aspirations he gave four years of his early manhood in service as a soldier in the Confederate army. Let the bronze Cross of Honor, which he won, bestowed as it was by the discriminating hands of the Daughters of the Confederacy assure us that he was brave.
In his latter years he became deeply religious, and his brethern esteemed him none the less for his frequent expressions of love for his church in preference to his lodge.
Though we are chiefly concerned on this occasion as Knights of Harmony in contemplating the loss of a brother and his relations to this order, we yet feel that it is not inopportune to recognize that by the death of Bro. Samuel R. Ball, a good and useful citizen has passed away.
Resolved, That we offer our sympathy to those most bereaved by his death.
Resolved, That these preamble and resolutions be place on our records, that a copy be transmitted to the widow and family of the deceased, and that these proceedings be published in the New Bern Journal and the Sun.
L. W. BIDDLE,
H. C. WHITEHURST,
W. B. FLANNER,
Committee.
New Berne Weekly Journal
(New Bern, North Carolina)
Tuesday, July 20, 1909,
Page 1, Column 5
[Transcribed by David A. French,
31 January 2015.]
http://www.newspapers.com/image/61428690/
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