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John R. Ballard 1867–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 February 1867

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 21 Jan 1945

Death Location: Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama, USA

Father: George Ballard

Mother: Elizabeth Robinson

Spouse(s): Garie Kelley

Children(s): Grover Ballard, Marvin Ballard, Clara Ballard, Nannie Ballard, Frannie Ballard, Norma Ballard, Arthur Ballard, Dalton Ballard, Beulah Ballard

The story of John R. Ballard began in 1867 in Alabama. In 1900, John R. Ballard resided in Gordo, Pickens, Alabama, USA. In 1910, John R. Ballard resided in Raleigh, Pickens, Alabama, USA. John R. Ballard married Garie Ophelia Kelley, and had children including Arthur Ballard, Beulah Ballard, Clara M Ballard, Dalton Ballard, Frannie Ballard, Grover Cleveland Ballard, Marvin W Ballard, Nannie C Ballard, Norma Ballard. John R. Ballard passed away in 1945 in Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John R. Ballard began in 1867 in Alabama.
  • In 1900, John R. Ballard resided in Gordo, Pickens, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, John R. Ballard resided in Raleigh, Pickens, Alabama, USA.
  • John R. Ballard married Garie Ophelia Kelley, and had children including Arthur Ballard, Beulah Ballard, Clara M Ballard, Dalton Ballard, Frannie Ballard, Grover Cleveland Ballard, Marvin W Ballard, Nannie C Ballard, Norma Ballard.
  • John R. Ballard passed away in 1945 in Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Ballard's Ancestors

Self
John Ballard
1867–1945
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
George Washington Ballard
1843–1889
Raleigh, Pickens, Alabama, United States
Elizabeth Robinson
1845–1926
Pickens County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
John (Devereux) Ballard
1794–1859
Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
Sarah McKee
1804–1865
Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
John Robinson
1798–
South carolina
Nancy
1798–
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Ballard
1760–1832
Rebecca BALLARD
1745–1832
Alexander McKee
1740–1817
Jane McKee
1780–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ballard
1719–1779
Ann Ballard
1723–1779
Robert McKee
1692–1766
Agnes Cunningham
1696–1780
Alexander Diven
1715–1760
Margaret Smith
1720–1800

John Ballard's Descendants

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John (R.) Ballard (1 February 1867–21 Jan 1945) m. Garie (Ophelia) Kelley (01 Mar 1868–9 Apr 1924)
  1. 1. Grover (Cleveland) Ballard 1892–1965 m. Lula Ballard 1892–1929 m. Lena (Lula Luanna) Lancaster 1893–1929 m. Lovie (Mae) Baggett 1892–1981
    1. 1. Ollie (Olena Neal) Ballard-Collie 1920–2006
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Inez "ME Maw") Parker 1924–2013
    3. 3. Cleveland (Oneal) Ballard 1925–1988
    4. 4. Garie (Deal) Ballard 1919–2002 m. William (Harvey) Gregg 1914–1981
      1. 1. Rosa (Linda) Gregg 1944–2020
    5. 5. Odell Ballard 1917–
    6. 6. John (Joseph 'Heartis') Ballard 1914–1967
    7. 7. Minnie (Odell) Harless 1916–1972 m. John (Henry Harless) Jr 1911–1979
      1. 1. John (Henry Harless) III 1936–2017
  2. 2. Marvin (W) Ballard 1889–1975
  3. 3. Clara (M) Ballard 1890–
  4. 4. Nannie (C) Ballard 1894–
  5. 5. Frannie Ballard 1895–
  6. 6. Norma Ballard 1902–
  7. 7. Arthur Ballard 1903–
  8. 8. Dalton Ballard 1905–1991
  9. 9. Beulah Ballard 1908–

John Ballard's Timeline

5 Records

1867
1 February 1867
Birth of John R. Ballard in Alabama
Alabama
1900
1900
Age 33
John R. Ballard resided here in Gordo, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Gordo, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
John R. Ballard resided here in Raleigh, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Raleigh, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
John R. Ballard resided here in Raleigh, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Raleigh, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1945
21 Jan 1945
Age 78
Death of John R. Ballard in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 February 1867
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gordo, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: 36; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240036
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gordo, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gordo, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: 36; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240036

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Raleigh, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Raleigh, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1945
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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