Subject: BALLs in South Carolina From: Kelvin Kean Date: March 15, 1998 Margaret, If you are interested in the Ball family who owned rice plantations on the Cooper River, you should run to the nearest book store or visit Amazon.com and get a copy of "Slaves in the Family" by Edward Ball, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, a brand new book. It traces the origins of the Ball family from its origins in Devonshire, England and their developement in South Carolina since arriving there in 1699. Significantly, Ed Ball also traces the origins of the slaves they owned and trackes, where he can their descendants to the present day. As you might expect, he uncovers blood relations between modern day Balls and the descendants of the slaves their ancestors owned. Makes for interesting and enlightening reading on a side of history and genealogy that is seldom covered. Best regards, Kelvin Kean Elverson, Pennsylvania ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== Go To: #, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Main |