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Joseph Harris (John) Ballard 1820–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1820

Birth Location: Marion, Indiana, USA

Death Date: Oct 1888

Death Location: Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA

Father: John Ballard

Mother: Middey Mendenhall

Spouse(s): Laura Harris

Children(s): Laura Ballard, Minerva Ballard

In 1820, Joseph Harris (John) Ballard entered the world in Marion, Indiana, USA, born to John Joseph Ballard And Middey Catherine Mendenhall. In 1850, Joseph Harris (John) Ballard resided in Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Joseph Harris (John) Ballard resided in Wayne, Marion, Indiana. Joseph Harris (John) Ballard married Laura Nancy Harris, and had children including Belle Joseph Ballard, Laura Joseph Ballard, Minerva Joseph Ballard, Victoria Joseph Ballard. Joseph Harris (John) Ballard passed away in 1888 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1820, Joseph Harris (John) Ballard entered the world in Marion, Indiana, USA, born to John Joseph Ballard And Middey Catherine Mendenhall.
  • In 1850, Joseph Harris (John) Ballard resided in Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Joseph Harris (John) Ballard resided in Wayne, Marion, Indiana.
  • Joseph Harris (John) Ballard married Laura Nancy Harris, and had children including Belle Joseph Ballard, Laura Joseph Ballard, Minerva Joseph Ballard, Victoria Joseph Ballard.
  • Joseph Harris (John) Ballard passed away in 1888 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ballard
1793–1846
Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia, USA
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Middey Mendenhall
1800–1890
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Laura Harris
1828–1880
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
LH

Children(s)

Laura Ballard
1859–1929
Birth Location: Bridgeport, Marion, Indiana, USA
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Minerva Ballard
1860–
Birth Location: –
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Joseph Ballard's Ancestors

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Joseph Ballard
1820–1888
Birth Place: Marion, Indiana, USA
Parents
John (Joseph) Ballard
1793–1846
Grayson, Virginia, USA
Middey (Catherine) Mendenhall
1800–1890
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Joseph ((David)) Ballard
1770–1848
New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ((John)) Burcham
1772–1847
Westfield, Surry, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Ballard
1750–1822
Mary Brock
1756–1808
John Sr.
1737–1813
Rosanna Swearingin
1737–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ballard
1715–1794
Mary Byrom
1710–1765

Joseph Ballard's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Harris (John)) Ballard (6 Dec 1820–Oct 1888) m. Laura (Nancy) Harris (15 Jan 1828–May 1880)
  1. 1. Laura ((Joseph)) Ballard 1859–1929 m. Arthur (Ludwig (Otto)) Weichbrod 1847–1929
    1. 1. Irvin (Alrthur (Arthur) Weichbrod) Dr. 1880–1944 m. Eugenie Levy 1890–1965
      1. 1. Robert (Ballard (Irwin)) Whitebrook 1917–2012 m. Betty ((Carl)) Mehl 1918–2001
        1. 1. Robert (Ballard (Robert) Whitebrook) Jr 1948–1963
    2. 2. Max ((Arthur)) Weichbrod 1883–
    3. 3. Marie ((Arthur)) Weichbrod 1893–
  2. 2. Minerva ((Joseph)) Ballard 1860– m. N. Beachley 1860–

Joseph Ballard's Timeline

7 Records

1820
6 Dec 1820
Birth of Joseph Harris (John) Ballard in Marion, Indiana, USA
Marion, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 30
Joseph Harris (John) Ballard resided here in Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA
Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Joseph Harris (John) Ballard resided here in Wayne, Marion, Indiana
Wayne, Marion, Indiana
1863
1 July 1863
Age 43
Joseph Harris (John) Ballard resided here in Wayne, Marion, Indiana, United States
Wayne, Marion, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 50
Joseph Harris (John) Ballard resided here in Wayne, Marion, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Marion, Indiana, USA
1888
18 Oct 1888
Age 68
Death of Joseph Harris (John) Ballard in Nebraska, USA
Nebraska, USA
1888
Oct 1888
Age 68
Burial of Joseph Harris (John) Ballard in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1820
    Event Place: Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wayne, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M593_337; Page: 600A; Family History Library Film: 545836
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wayne, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M653_280; Page: 640; Family History Library Film: 803280
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lawrence, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M432_159; Page: 394A; Image: 489
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lawrence, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lawrence, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M432_159; Page: 394A; Image: 489

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wayne, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wayne, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M653_280; Page: 640; Family History Library Film: 803280

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Wayne, Marion, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wayne, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wayne, Marion, Indiana; Roll: M593_337; Page: 600A; Family History Library Film: 545836

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1888
    Event Place: Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Oct 1888
    Event Place: Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011
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