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John Ball was a pioneer settler of Lee County, a Revolutionary soldier, a juror, and a surveyor. He helped select the road from Martins Station to Cumberland Gap. He was buried south of here at the mouth of the cave. His wife was “Polly” Yearly. His great-grandson, P. M. Ball (1837–1927), was a Confederate soldier.
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