I can see the professor's hesitation. Facts are not copywritable, and years of research can be stolen in a heartbeat.

I have since found out a few more things as well. JP, Sr. was married at least three times, once to Virginia, once to Fanny Cage (Nov. 11, 1864), and once to Annie Ewing(1887). From what I can tell, he had children with the first, but not the second. I don't know about Annie Ewing. Can you share how the Balls ended up in Hawaii?