Adella Luella Ballard

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• Census: 1870, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1880, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1900, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1930, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1940, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Adella married Arthur Blanchard Axtell on 2 Dec 1896 in Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Arthur was born on 10 Apr 1867 in Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 7 Mar 1926 in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., Wisconsin at his home; was buried on 11 Mar 1926 in Lakeside Memorial Park Cemetery, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Clarence Jay Axtell was born on 13 Sep 1898 in Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; died on 22 Sep 1975 in Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
2. Frieda M. Axtell was born about 1911 in Wisconsin; died on 14 Mar 1977; was buried in Parfreyville Cemetery, Parfreyville, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.

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• Census: 1850, Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York
• Census: 1870, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1880, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1900, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1905, Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1920, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Obtained from the Weyauwega, Waupaca Co., Wisconsin Newspaper Obituary section, by M. R. Price as follows:

With the death of Adam Monroe Ballard , which occurred at his home in this village on Thursday evening, August 25, 1927, Weyauwega again mourns the passing of one of the last of its fast disappearing Civil War veterans.

The deceased had been ill for about six weeks and death was caused by arteriosclerosis.

Adam Monroe Ballard was born to Stephen Ballard and Matilda Ballard , one of nine children born to the couple . Adam was born at Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York , on July 13, 1845 and reached the ripe old age of 82 years, 1 month, and 12 days.

On Oct 17,1868 he was united in marriage with Miss. Emma Jane Baker, at Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, by the Rev. Eli Green. After residing on a farm in the town of Royalton for many years, they retired to the village of Weyauwega, which has been their home ever since.

The deceased was a Corporal in the 42nd Regiment and a staunch member of the M.E. Church of this village, from which a military funeral was held at 2 O'clock on Saturday afternoon, 26 Aug, Rev. J. M. Kellock officiating. Internment was made in the Oakwood Cemetery. Taps were sounded by Donovan Ballard, grandson of the departed.

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Found at http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.waupaca/1609/mb.ashx

With the death of Adam Monroe Ballard, which occurred at his home in this village on Thursday evening, Aug. 25th, Weyauwega again mourns the passing of one of the fast disappearing Civil War veterans.

Deceased had been ill for about six weeks and death was caused by arterloseclerosis.

Adam Monroe Ballard was born to Stephen Ballard and wife at Otto, N. Y. on July 13, 1845 and reached the ripe old age of 82 years, 1 month, and 12 days.

On Oct. 17, 1868 he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Jane Baker, at Ogdensburg, Wis. by the Rev. Eli Green. After residing on a farm in the town of Waupaca for many years they retired 22 years ago and moved to this village, which has since been their home. Six children were born to this union: Mrs. Adella Axtell, of Waupaca; Royal Ballard, of Weiimar, Cal. Arthur, of Weyauwega; and Leslie, of Globe, Arizona; Two children, Mrs. May Farley, and Floyd Farley, having preceded their father to the Great Beyond

Other surviving near relatives are one sister, Mrs. Albert Baker, of Plainfield, three daughters-in-law, and thirteen grandchildren, besides a great many other relatives, friends and aquaintances.

Deceased was a corporal in the 42nd regiment and a staunch member of the M. E. Church of this village, from which a military funeral was held at two o'clock on Saturday afternnon, Aug. 26, Rev. J. M. Kellock officiating. Internment was made in Oakwood Cemetery. The singers were Mrs. Osthelder and the Misses Kate McCall and Nora Rohde, Mrs. Mae Bennett presiding at the piano. Members of the American Legion acted as pall-bearers, and Taps were sounded by Donovan Ballard, grandson of the departed.

Mr. Ballard was a highly respected citizen, a kind and loving husband and father, and a model example of christianity. His absense will not only be felt in the homes of his loved ones, but his companionship will be sadly missed by his daily associates. The floral tributes were many and beautiful and a large assembly gathered to pay their last respects to the departed.

The names of out-of-town attendants at the funeral are as follows: Mrs. Adella Axtell and children Mr. and Mrs John Farley, Royalton, Seth Ballard, Mrs. Frank Ballard, Waupaca, Irving Baker, Mattoon, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hutchins, Miss Irma farley, Neenah, Mr. and Mrs. Herrick Hutchins, Oshkosh, Mr. and Mrs. George Farley, Ogdensburg; Mr. and Mrs. Royal Green, Plainfield; Volney Baker, Mattoon; and Mrs. Albert Baker, Plainfield. The two latter had been here several weeks assisting in caring for the deceased.

Adam married Emma Jane Baker on 17 Oct 1868 (by Rev. Eli Green) in Ogdensberg, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Emma (daughter of Simon Wesley Baker and Emiley Amanda Shelley) was born on 18 Sep 1848 in Wauwatosa, Waukesha County, Wisconsin; died on 17 Jul 1931 in Weyauwega, Waupaca Co., Wisconsin at home of daugther Axtell; was buried on 19 Jul 1931 in Oakwood Cemetery, Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1870, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1900, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1905, Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1920, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1930, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1930, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

From the Weyauwega Newspaper, Weyauwega, Waupaca Co., Wisconsin, dated 22 July 1931 Page-1, obtained by MRP.........

Word was received Friday the 17th of July by relatives about the death of Emma Ballard , that AM. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Adella Axtell of the town of Waupaca, where she had made her home since the death of her husband. Emma Jane Baker Ballard was the daughter of Simon and Emily Baker. She was 83 years of age and the widow of the late Adam Monroe Ballard, who passed away 25 Aug 1927.
The deceased had been in failing health for several years.
She was born in Wauwatosa,Wisconsin,September 1, 1848. On October 17, 1868 she was married to Adam Monroe Ballard. Following their marriage the young couple moved to their farm home in the town of Royalton, where they resided until about 25 years ago when the family moved to Weyauwega.

Six children were born to this couple, Adella, May, Royal, Leslie, and Floyd, of whom 3 passed away. The surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Adella Axtell of the town of Waupaca, and two sons, Arthur Ballard of Weyauwega and Leslie Ballard of Christmas, Arizona, one sister, Mrs. Ella Baker Farley of Waupaca, and one brother Volney Baker of Matoon. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the family lot in Oakwood Cemetery.. The Pall bearers were Clifford Farley, Donovan Ballard, and Mr. Baker, all grandsons and nephews of the deceased.

Notes:

Between 1868 and 1906 the family farmed near Royalton. In 1906 they moved to the village of Weyauwega. After Adam died in 1927, Emma went to live with daughter Adella Axtell.

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• Residence: 1824, Lot 4, Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York; Brothers Isaac, Stephen and Benjamin Ballard are listed in the 1824 Otto tax assessment as owning Lot 4. Reported at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nycattar/pioneer/1824otto.htm.
• Census: 1850, Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York
• Census: 1870, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Brothers Isaac, Benjamin and Stephen left Vermont in 1818 and walked to western New York state. here they took 630 acres of land and built a shanty of logs six feet by eight feet and roofed it with elm logs.

Stephen Ballard and wife Matilda Ballard were 2nd cousins. Lived in Otto, Cataragus County, NY. Moved to Erie County in 1850. Then to Waupaca County, Wisconsin in 1858 by means of boat on the Wolf River to Gills Landing. From there they travelled by ox cart to Woyauwega (Butternut Ridge District) where they took a land grant of 60 acres.

Stephen married Matilda Ballard about 1826 in Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York. Matilda (daughter of Adam Ballard and Mercy Combs) was born on 14 Jul 1810; died on 20 Aug 1881 in Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin; was buried on 22 Aug 1881 in Lakeside Memorial Park Cemetery, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York
• Census: 1870, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

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• Census: 1880, Royalton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Simon married Emiley Amanda Shelley. Emiley (daughter of Abram Shelley and Irene Knapp) was born about 1829 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1880, Royalton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Quaker. Lived in Vermont.

Ezekiel married Dina Shippee in Danby, Rutland County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived in Vermont.

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• Residence: 1824, Lot 5, Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York; Adam Ballard is listed in the 1824 Otto tax assessment as owning Lot 5. Reported at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nycattar/pioneer/1824otto.htm.
• Census: 1850, Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York
• Census: 1855, Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York

Adam married Mercy Combs. Mercy was born in 1770 in Rhode Island; died on 11 Mar 1865 in Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York; was buried in Barber Cemetery, North Otto, Cattaraugus Cty, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York
• Census: 1855, Otto, Cattaraugus County, New York

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• Census: 1880, Royalton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Benjamin married Permelia Knapp. Permelia (daughter of Knapp) was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abram married Irene Knapp. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]