I see you are related to the Balls. Any Betty Balls from Alexandria Va born approx 1840-50's and married into the English family? Brenda J Scott -----Original Message----- From: Susan Wheary [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 7:21 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [WashingtonDC'' ] James Proctor/Knights of Pythias Thanks for the information. My Ball family was predominantly in old Alexandria County, Virginia from about 1750 until fairly recently. Many of them spent at least part of their lives living in Washington. Susan -----Original Message----- From: Sue Dotson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 12:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WashingtonDC'' ] James Proctor/Knights of Pythias Go to www.google.com and enter ["Knights of Pythias" + "Washington, DC"] You will get numerous links regarding this organization in DC Btw, I see you are researching the surname Ball. I have been searching 13 years for the parents of my 3rd G-gmother, Amelia Ball. She was b. Abt. 1796 in Montgomery Co., MD and died Abt. 14 Mar 1850 in DC. She married Samuel Reintzel 25 Dec 1813 in DC. I would appreciate any help you could provide. Sue Dotson [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Wheary To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:20 AM Subject: [WashingtonDC'' ] James Proctor/Knights of Pythias Hi all, The obituary for my g-g-grandfather, James K. PROCTOR (d. 23 Oct 1874 at the age of 32, buried in Congressional Cemetery), indicates that he was with the Knights of Pythias and the Sons of Jonadab. Is there anywhere I can get information from these organizations about past members? Apparently the Knights of Pythias still exist, but I think the Sons of Jonadab may have been a temperance fraternity which probably doesn't. Susan Wheary Researching HELWIG, PROCTOR, SOPER, ROBINSON, BALL, CATHELL in Washington DC. ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=1459 9&ta rgetid=5429 ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx