This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JohnAshurst Surnames: Ball, Smith, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.harlan/14528.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have read your message and many of the follow-up messages. It is my understanding that Ellender Jane Smith's mother was not Virginia Jane Bailey, but Narcissus Ball. If any of you have evidence that Virginia Bailey is the mother, please share! Ellender Jane is my great-grandmother. Her son, Smith Marion Ball is my grandfather. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.