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Lydia S Ballard 1838–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1838

Birth Location: Haun's Mill, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 17 Jun 1912

Death Location: Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA

Father: Philipp Ballard

Mother: Elizabeth Shumate

Spouse(s): William Stephens

Children(s): James Stephens, L Stephens, George Stephens, Silas Stephens, Newton Stephens, Bertie Stephens, Lydia Stephens

In 1838, Lydia S Ballard entered the world in Haun's Mill, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA, born to Philipp Ballard And Elizabeth Betsy Shumate. In 1849, Lydia S Ballard resided in Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States. In 1850, Lydia S Ballard resided in District 21, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA. Lydia S Ballard married William Cornelius Stephens, and had children including Bertie Stephens, George W Stephens, James W Stephens, L T Stephens, Lydia F Stephens, Newton Stephens, Silas Liona Cabe Stephens. Lydia S Ballard passed away in 1912 in Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Lydia S Ballard entered the world in Haun's Mill, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA, born to Philipp Ballard And Elizabeth Betsy Shumate.
  • In 1849, Lydia S Ballard resided in Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1850, Lydia S Ballard resided in District 21, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.
  • Lydia S Ballard married William Cornelius Stephens, and had children including Bertie Stephens, George W Stephens, James W Stephens, L T Stephens, Lydia F Stephens, Newton Stephens, Silas Liona Cabe Stephens.
  • Lydia S Ballard passed away in 1912 in Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Philipp Ballard
1802–1868
Birth Location: Madison County, Kentucky, United States of America
PB
Elizabeth Shumate
1805–1870
Birth Location: Harrison County, Kentucky, United States of America
ES

Spouses(s)

William Stephens
1831–1893
Birth Location: Gibson County, Tennessee, USA
WS

Children(s)

James Stephens
1857–
Birth Location: Utah Territory
JS
L Stephens
1859–
Birth Location: Utah
LS
George Stephens
1862–
Birth Location: Fillmore County, Utah Territory
GS
Silas Stephens
1863–1928
Birth Location: Utah Territory
SS
Newton Stephens
1872–1942
Birth Location: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
NS
Bertie Stephens
1876–
Birth Location: Iowa
BS
Lydia Stephens
1859–
Birth Location: Utah
LS

Lydia Ballard's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Ballard
1838–1912
Birth Place: Haun's Mill, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA
Parents
Philipp Ballard
1802–1868
Madison County, Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabeth ('Betsy') Shumate
1805–1870
Harrison County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Curtis Ballard
1761–1824
Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
Esther Gaines
1761–1830
Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lydia Ballard's Descendants

1.
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Lydia (S) Ballard (30 Oct 1838–17 Jun 1912) m. William (Cornelius) Stephens (18 Jan 1831–28 Apr 1893)
  1. 1. James (W) Stephens 1857–
  2. 2. L (T) Stephens 1859–
  3. 3. George (W) Stephens 1862– m. Ella Jones 1865–
  4. 4. Silas (Liona 'Cabe') Stephens 1863–1928 m. Alice Gideon 1867–1902
    1. 1. Cecil (Mildred) Stephens 1896–1989
    2. 2. William (Miller) Stephens 1899–1979 m. Maude (Arline) McIntosh 1906–
    3. 3. Ernest (Raymond) Stephens 1887–1968
    4. 4. Lydia (Rosanna) Stephens 1889–1925
    5. 5. Maggie (M) Stephens 1891–
    6. 6. Goldie (M) Stephens 1893–
    7. 7. O (C) Stephens 1901–
  5. 5. Newton Stephens 1872–1942 m. Della (Phene) Lowrey 1875–1963
    1. 1. M. (Mae) Stephens 1902–1985
    2. 2. George (Everett) Stephens 1898–
    3. 3. Beulah (Louise) Stephens 1907–1987 m. Harvey (Arnold) Butler 1902–1979
      1. 1. Robert (Harvey) Butler 1927–2020 m. Doris (Elizabeth 'Dode') Snyder 1928–2001
      2. 2. Shirley (Mae Butler) Stark 1929–2011
    4. 4. Howard (L) Stephens 1911–
    5. 5. Newton (Dale) Stephens 1915–1991
  6. 6. Bertie Stephens 1876–
  7. 7. Lydia (F) Stephens 1859–

Lydia Ballard's Timeline

14 Records

1838
30 Oct 1838
Birth of Lydia S Ballard in Haun's Mill, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA
Haun's Mill, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA
1849
abt 1849
Age 11
Lydia S Ballard resided here in Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
1850
1850
Age 12
Lydia S Ballard resided here in District 21, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
District 21, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1851
1851
Age 13
Lydia S Ballard resided here in Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1856
1856
Age 18
Lydia S Ballard resided here in Rockford, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Rockford, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
Lydia S Ballard resided here in Payson, Payson, Utah, Utah Territory, USA
Payson, Payson, Utah, Utah Territory, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Lydia S Ballard resided here in Crescent, Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Lydia S Ballard resided here in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Lydia S Ballard resided here in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 67
Lydia S Ballard resided here in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
Lydia S Ballard resided here in Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1912
16 Jun 1912
Age 74
Death of Lydia S Ballard in Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
1912
17 Jun 1912
Age 74
Burial of Lydia S Ballard in Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
1912
16 Jul 1912
Age 74
Lydia S Ballard - Probate in Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1838
    Event Place: Haun's Mill, Caldwell County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Early Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    [3] Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] Findagrave, Lydia S Ballard Stephens 16 Jun 1912

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1849
    Event Place: Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Pottawattamie County, Annotated Record of US Census, 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 21, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 21, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 188; Page: 98a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Rockford, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Payson, Payson, Utah, Utah Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Crescent, Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: 455; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0125

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_420; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374433

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1912
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    [2] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1852-1951; Indexes, 1846-1975; Author: Iowa. District Court (Pottawattamie County); Probate Place: Pottawattamie, Iowa
    [3] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1920-1967, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1912
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Lydia S Ballard Stephens 16 Jun 1912

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1912
    Event Place: Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1852-1951; Indexes, 1846-1975; Author: Iowa. District Court (Pottawattamie County); Probate Place: Pottawattamie, Iowa
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