Ball, John F.
2012-08-09

John F. Bell
1844-12-27
1845-12-26
1864-10-22
1864-10-31
Ball's birth date range is calculated based on his age as given at time of enlistment. Ball was 18 years old when he enlisted on 26 December 1863. See related organization notes below for an explanation of the uncertainty regarding Ball's death date.

Sources:

  • The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (1861-1865), part 2 vol 1, (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1879). View source information 
  • "John F. Ball (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2012. 13 January 2012. View source information 
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Hitz, R. B.

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  • Acting Assistant Surgeon R. B. Hitz recorded Ball's medical case.
  • 2012-01-13
  • Sept 09, 1864
  • Oct 22, 1864-Oct 31, 1864
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Douglas General Hospital

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  • Ball was admitted to Douglas General Hospital with chronic diarrhea. He died near the end of October while under care at Douglas General.
  • 2012-01-13
  • Sept 09, 1864
  • Oct 22, 1864-Oct 31, 1864
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8th New York Heavy Artillery

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  • A John F. Bell is listed in The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (MSHWR) as being a member of the 8th New York Heavy Artillery; however, the roster for this regiment--as found in The American Civil War Research Database (ACWRD)--does not list a soldier by this name. The roster does include a John F. Ball.

    According to the ACWRD, Ball enlisted into I company of the 8th New York Heavy Artillery as Private. He died while serving this regiment at Washington, D.C. Along with the spelling of this soldier's last name, our sources disagree on the exact date of Ball's death. This inconsistency is reflected in the relationship end date and death date associated with this soldier.

  • 2012-01-13
  • Jan 04, 1864
  • Oct 22, 1864-Oct 31, 1864