Farlon Ball was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, on April 10, 1816, and emigrated with his parents to Belmont county, Ohio, in 1818, where his father was engaged in blacksmithing. In 1833 they removed to Morgan county, Ohio, and from there back to Belmont county, where his father, Edward Ball, died in 1849. His mother, Ann (Moore) Ball, died in Morgan county in 1847.
The Balls were of English extraction. Farlon Ball was married in Morgan county, Ohio, on February 7, 1842, to Ella Dement, who was born in the same county on September 25, 1813. Her father, William Dement, was born in Hagerstown, Maryland. His wife, Ella (Daly), was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, and married in Ohio county, Virginia, from whence they removed to Monroe county, Ohio, in 1808, where his family was raised.
Mrs. Dement died in 1821, and shortly after her husband removed to Calais, the same county, where he died in 1861. The children of Mr. Ball are: Elasco, born September 1, 1844, resides in this county; George M., March 4, 1846, resides in Gallia county, Ohio; Emma J. (Carpenter), June 16, 1847, resides in Noble county; Ambroz, July 27, 1849, resides at home.
After the marriage of Mr. Ball, he engaged in the blacksmithing business, which he continued until he removed to Belmont county, where he remained for about a year, removing back to Monroe county.
He came to Lawrence county in 1866, where he is pursuing his old vocation. He is the manufacturer of a superior wagon, which has a demand far exceeding the supply. He is one of the leading mechanics of the county. Mr. Ball was in the war of rebellion but was discharged on account of his age. His son, Elasco, was a member of Company C, 116th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted in 1862 and served to the close of the war. He was in the battles of Chattanooga, Mission Ridge, Chickamauga, and many other minor engagements. He narrowly escaped being taken prisoner at Chickamauga. Address Mr. Ball at Rappsburg post office, Lawrence County, Ohio.
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