Ernest Ball
Ernest Ball | |
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| Born | July 22, 1878 |
| Died | May 3, 1927 (aged 48) |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery |
| Spouse | Jessie Mae Jewitt |
| Relatives | Ernie Ball (grandson) Hannah Marks (great-great granddaughter) |
Ernest Roland Ball (July 22, 1878 – May 3, 1927) was an American singer and songwriter, most famous for composing the music for the song "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" in 1912. Ball was not Irish and neither were the lyricists.