A Guide to the Papers of Bonnie S. Ball 1960-1996
A Collection in
Roanoke Public Libraries
Accession Number 2014.1.4
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Preferred Citation
Papers of Bonnie S. Ball, Accession #2014.1.4, Roanoke Public Libraries, Roanoke, VA
Acquisition Information
Donor unknown
Biographical Note
Bonnie Sage was born on December 17, 1901 near Stickleysville, Virginia. She was the fourth of thirteen children. Bonnie later became a teacher and taught all over Virginia and adjoining states. During her teaching career, she met and married Palmer Ball. After 33 years of teaching, Bonnie retired to Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She was a member of several historical societies, the DAR, UDC, was a correspondent for several papers and publications, she published several books, and participated in church activities. Mrs. Ball passed away on May 11, 1996 at the age of 95. She was a well-known and respected genealogist.
Scope and Content
The Bonnie S. Ball collection comprises 1 record storage box. The collection is made up of handwritten notes by Ball, all done on standard notebook paper; genealogical charts; an 8x12 scrapbook contains various church photos, both in color and black and white. This collection dates mainly from the late 1950s through the early 1980s.
Arrangement
Documents are arranged based upon original order.
Contents List
- Folder 1
Tribute article to Bonnie Ball written by Gladys Stallard for the Appalachian Quarterly 1996.12
- Folder 2
- Folder 3
Correspondence from Ann Ryan of San Clemente, California requesting genealogical information on the Chapman Family. Includes Ball's research notes. undated
- Folder 4
Correspondence from Florence Cates of Kingman, Kansas regarding genealogical research of the Cates, Hess, Cunningham, Trumbo, Rinker and Cleveland Families. Includes Ball's research notes. 1962-1969
- Folder 5
Correspondence from Mary Neal Routzhon of Harlan, Kentucky requesting genealogical information on the Coulson Family. Includes Ball's research notes. 1960-1973
- Folder 6
Correspondence from Sybil Barker regarding the Sage Family. Includes genealogical charts for the Sage, Barker and Cornett Families. 1972.11.15
- Folder 7
Notes on the Cox Family undated
- Folder 8
Correspondence from E. Cutchenson of Atlanta, Georgia requesting information on the Delp-Rhudy Family 1984.3.19
- Folder 9
- Folder 10
Notes on Francisco Family research for wills. undated
- Folder 11
Notes on the Gaddy Family for Ruth Maxwell of Tennessee 1978
- Folder 12
Miscellaneous records compiled on the Glass Family undated
- Folder 13
Correspondence from Mrs. Paul Murff of Floydada, Texas requesting genealogical information on the Gwin (Gwyne) Family. Includes Ball's research notes. 1969.3.16
- Folder 15
Notes on the Hale Family undated
- Folder 16
Correspondence from Mrs. Robert E. Spencer of Sonoma, California requesting genealogical information on the Harding Family. 1984.2.14
- Folder 17
Notes on research of the Haven Family undated
- Folder 18
Correspondence with J.B. Havens of Stafford, Texas. Includes Ball's research notes. 1970s
- Folder 19
Notes on Jones Family research 1950s-1960s
- Folder 20
Notes on Lohr Family research undated
- Folder 21
Notes on Martin Family research undated
- Folder 22
Notes on Moore Family research undated
- Folder 23
Notes on Ott Family research undated
- Folder 24
Notes and correspondence on the Sayer (Sawyer) Family 1960s
- Folder 25
Notes on Stealy Family research undated
- Folder 26
Notes, correspondence and genealogical charts on the Todd Family. undated
- Folder 27
- Folder 28
Notes on Wright Family research undated
- Folder 29
- Folder 30
- Folder 31
- Folder 32
- Folder 33
- Folder 34
- Folder 35
- Folder 36
Index of Border Settlers of Northwestern Virginia, 1765-1795 undated
- Folder 37
List of first settlers of Jamestown, Virginia. undated
- Folder 38
Scrapbook of various Virginia church histories with photographs. undated