In 1830, Ball was listed as "white" in the census.

Date: 1830
Type: Government Document
Source: United States Government
Non-LDS
Hearsay: Direct
Reference: United States government, 1830 U.S. Census, Massachusetts, Boston, 6th Ward
Scribe/Publisher: United States Government
People: Joseph Ball, United States Government
Audience: General Public
Transcription: Joseph T. Ball is listed as white in 1830 census.
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Citations in Mormonr Qnas: Black Saints and the Priesthood (Joseph Smith era)

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