JAMES M. BALLARD DIES SUDDENLY
WAS EARLY SETTLER IN EVANSVILLE
Mr. James Ballard passed away Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son, E. J. Ballard. His death was due to a gradual decline caused by increasing old age, and was not unexpected as he had been failing very rapidly of late.
Mr. Ballard was 90 years of age, having been born at Ogden, Monroe County, N. Y., April 2, 1824. When he moved to Alleghany County, N. Y., where he lived until he came to this state in 1861.
He was married to Miss Theda L. Brown of Ogden, N. Y., December 14, 1846 and in 1861 they removed to Wisconsin and settled in the town of Union. He was engaged in the stock and grain business for many years. For many years he held the office of deputy sheriff, and also held various other offices. He had been a member of the Masonic order since 1866, and was very active in support of everything that made for the improvement and betterment of the community.
Mr. Ballard is survived by his wife and two sons, E. J. and O. B., both of this city. Two other sons, Volney and Novello, died before him. He is also survived by two brothers, John and Miles, both of New York.
The funeral services will be held at the home of E. J. Ballard Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. N. G. Oliver will conduct the services.
Evansville Review, July 23, 1914, p. 1, col. 7, Evansville, Wisconsin
WAS EARLY SETTLER IN EVANSVILLE
Mr. James Ballard passed away Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son, E. J. Ballard. His death was due to a gradual decline caused by increasing old age, and was not unexpected as he had been failing very rapidly of late.
Mr. Ballard was 90 years of age, having been born at Ogden, Monroe County, N. Y., April 2, 1824. When he moved to Alleghany County, N. Y., where he lived until he came to this state in 1861.
He was married to Miss Theda L. Brown of Ogden, N. Y., December 14, 1846 and in 1861 they removed to Wisconsin and settled in the town of Union. He was engaged in the stock and grain business for many years. For many years he held the office of deputy sheriff, and also held various other offices. He had been a member of the Masonic order since 1866, and was very active in support of everything that made for the improvement and betterment of the community.
Mr. Ballard is survived by his wife and two sons, E. J. and O. B., both of this city. Two other sons, Volney and Novello, died before him. He is also survived by two brothers, John and Miles, both of New York.
The funeral services will be held at the home of E. J. Ballard Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. N. G. Oliver will conduct the services.
Evansville Review, July 23, 1914, p. 1, col. 7, Evansville, Wisconsin
JAMES M. BALLARD DIES SUDDENLY
WAS EARLY SETTLER IN EVANSVILLE
Mr. James Ballard passed away Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son, E. J. Ballard. His death was due to a gradual decline caused by increasing old age, and was not unexpected as he had been failing very rapidly of late.
Mr. Ballard was 90 years of age, having been born at Ogden, Monroe County, N. Y., April 2, 1824. When he moved to Alleghany County, N. Y., where he lived until he came to this state in 1861.
He was married to Miss Theda L. Brown of Ogden, N. Y., December 14, 1846 and in 1861 they removed to Wisconsin and settled in the town of Union. He was engaged in the stock and grain business for many years. For many years he held the office of deputy sheriff, and also held various other offices. He had been a member of the Masonic order since 1866, and was very active in support of everything that made for the improvement and betterment of the community.
Mr. Ballard is survived by his wife and two sons, E. J. and O. B., both of this city. Two other sons, Volney and Novello, died before him. He is also survived by two brothers, John and Miles, both of New York.
The funeral services will be held at the home of E. J. Ballard Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. N. G. Oliver will conduct the services.
Evansville Review, July 23, 1914, p. 1, col. 7, Evansville, Wisconsin
WAS EARLY SETTLER IN EVANSVILLE
Mr. James Ballard passed away Wednesday afternoon at the home of his son, E. J. Ballard. His death was due to a gradual decline caused by increasing old age, and was not unexpected as he had been failing very rapidly of late.
Mr. Ballard was 90 years of age, having been born at Ogden, Monroe County, N. Y., April 2, 1824. When he moved to Alleghany County, N. Y., where he lived until he came to this state in 1861.
He was married to Miss Theda L. Brown of Ogden, N. Y., December 14, 1846 and in 1861 they removed to Wisconsin and settled in the town of Union. He was engaged in the stock and grain business for many years. For many years he held the office of deputy sheriff, and also held various other offices. He had been a member of the Masonic order since 1866, and was very active in support of everything that made for the improvement and betterment of the community.
Mr. Ballard is survived by his wife and two sons, E. J. and O. B., both of this city. Two other sons, Volney and Novello, died before him. He is also survived by two brothers, John and Miles, both of New York.
The funeral services will be held at the home of E. J. Ballard Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. N. G. Oliver will conduct the services.
Evansville Review, July 23, 1914, p. 1, col. 7, Evansville, Wisconsin
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