How did Samuel Ball make his money?

Samuel Ball was, when he died in 1846, a really rather wealthy man indeed. The – understandable – assumption being that he made his modest fortune growing and selling cabbages.

What happened to Samuel Ball?

Samuel Ball died on December 14, 1845, at the age of 81, being survived at least by his then-wife Catherine (with no record of what happened to Mary) and a grandson Simeon, both named in the will. Also named in the will was Issac Butler, to whom Ball bequeathed his land, including the aforementioned Hook Island.

Who was Samuel Ball Nova Scotia?

​Samuel Ball, a Black Loyalist, made his way to the Chester area in the latter part of the 18th century and became a vibrant part of the community. During this month we will highlight a few things we have discovered about his journey and life and share links to other important sites in Nova Scotia.

Who is the black man on Oak Island?

There are no known photos or etchings of an early Loyalist Black settler named Samuel Ball. That wouldn’t be so unusual if it wasn’t for the fact that Ball — a cabbage farmer who lived for decades on Oak Island — was one of the richest men in the province.

Who owns Lot 13 on Oak Island?

The other owners of Oak Island not associated with treasures are Robert Young and J.D. Johnson. Per the Oak Island Treasure forum, Young owns Lot 5, and Johnson owns Lot 13. Ultimately, these are the only two locations that have not been explored by “The Curse of Oak Island” out of the 32 total lots.

Who is Peter fornetti on Oak Island?

Peter was born in 1996, so he’s now 24 years old, making him one of the youngest in the Oak Island fellowship and certainly a young producer as far as TV Shows are concerned. He likes to avoid the limelight when he’s not on the show and is pretty discreet, like many other cast members, but he loves treasure hunting.

What work did Rick Lagina do?

U.S. postal worker
Rick is a retired U.S. postal worker from Northern Michigan who has dreamed of solving the Oak Island mystery since he first read about it in the January 1965 issue of Reader’s Digest at the age of 11.