Eliza Ballou 1801–1888
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Eliza Ballou in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees
Researchers connected through Eliza Ballou 1801–1888
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Immediate Family
Biography
Eliza Ballou was born in 1801 in Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire, the child of james ballou iv and mehitable ingalls. Eliza Ballou married abram garfield, and had children including 20 th us president james abram garfield. Eliza Ballou passed away in 1888 in Mentor, Lake, Ohio.
Sources
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1Record Millennium File
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2Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Eliza Ballou
This ancestor line traces from Northover, Somerset, England (1553) to Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire (1801) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Eliza Ballou (1801–1888) was born in Richmond, Cheshire, New Hampshire and died in Mentor, Lake, Ohio. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Eliza in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Eliza Ballou's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record