OBITUARY FOR ELBERT SURVEYOR BALLARD
as Taken from The Oklahoma Ledger April 20 1916
Elbert S. Ballard was born near Carrollton Illinois on August 6, 1855 and being at the time of his death of the age of 60 years ,8 months ,8 days.
On February 2 1878, at Carrollton, Illinois, he was united in marriage with Mary S. Lee, who survives him. To this union was born four children; Harry L Ballard, Russell W Ballard both of Oklahoma City, Howard O Ballard of Wapoloo Iowa, and Mrs (Roy) Loye "Belle" (Ballard) Worthington of Guthrie. He also leaves three grandchildren and one brother, Rev. Stephen D. Ballard of Pike Co. Illinois, and one half brother James H. Ward of Butler, Illinois.
Rev. T.S. Pittenger officiated at the service held at the
First Methodist Church,Monday at 2:30 P.M.Remains laid
to rest at Summit View Cemetery.
(3) Elbert Surveyor Ballard, (2) Mary Jane Ward ,(1) William Ward
*Elbert Surveyor Ballard was residing at Guthrie, in Logan County Oklahoma. At the time of his death, he was visiting relatives in Mangum, Ok where he past away. His remains were taken to Guthrie, Oklahoma for burial.
Elbert S Ballard came to the Indian Territory before Statehood in 1907, representing the U S Government, to assist in the transfer from a Territorial Government to a State government. RW
Thanks to Mark W Ballard for this photo.
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