Laten Lowder Ballard (1860 - 1936)

Born 11 Apr 1860 in Keosauqua, Van Buren, Iowa, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Martha Jane Freel — married 25 Nov 1880 (to about 12 Oct 1921) in Harrison County, Missouri, USA

Descendants

Died 9 May 1936 at age 76 in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Laten Lowder Ballard was born on April 11, 1860, in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa. He was the son of Alexander Strawder Ballard & Sarah Jane Pollock.

In July, 1860, Laten Lowder Ballard was living with his family on their farm in Chequest, Van Buren County, Iowa, His father was employed as a laborer. His real estate was valued at $150.00 ($4,343.05/2018). Enumerated in the household were:

• Alexander Strawder "Amos" Ballard (29)
• Sarah Jane Pollock (24)
• James Marion Ballard (5)
• Martha James Ballard (4)
• John Henry Ballard (2)
• Laten Lowder Ballard (2 months)

Alexander Strawder Ballard enlisted in Company G, 12th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. The company was organized at Dubuque in October and November 1861, He died of dysentery December 4, 1865, in Davis County, Iowa, returning from Mobile, Alabama after mustering-out in November.

Sarah Jane Pollock married Robert Eddington Hollen on March 16, 1870, in Van Buren County, Iowa.

In June, 1870, Laten Lowder Ballard was living with his family in Van Buren, Chequest County, Iowa. His step-father's real estate was valued at $800.00 ($14,798.54/2018); his personal estate was valued at $1,113.00 ($20,588.47). Enumerated in the household were:

• Robert Eddington Hollen (45)
• Sarah Jane Pollock (34)
• George H. Hollen (20)
• Samuel W. Hollen (18)
• Lucy J. Hollen (16)
• Susan Hollen (14)
• Sarah C. Hollen (12)
• Hester A. Hollen (9)
• William J. Hollen (6)
• Mary M. Hollen (4)
• James M Ballard (15)
• Martha J Ballard (14)
• John Henry Ballard (12)
• Laten Lowder Ballard (10)
• George Washington Ballard (6)

In June 1880, Laten Lowder Ballard was living with his family in Hamilton, Harrison County, Missouri. He was employed as a laborer. Enumerated in the household were:

• Robert Eddington Hollen (47)
• Sarah Jane Pollock (45)
• William J. Hollen (16)
• Mary M. Hollen (13)
• Edward Hollen (15)
• Rosella Hollen (5)
• Laten Lowder Ballard (21)
• John Henry Ballard (23)
• George Washington Ballard (16)

Laten Lowder Ballard married Martha Jane Freel on November 25, 1800 in Harrison County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Austin Franklin Freel & Amanda M. Donahoo.

In June, 1900, Laten Lowder Ballard & Martha Jane Freel were living on a farm they owned with a mortgage in Jefferson Township, Harrison County, Missouri. Both of them could read and write. She had given birth to 10 children, 8 of whom survived. Enumerated in this household were:

• Laten Ballard (40)
• Martha J Ballard (41)
• Thomas H Ballard (14)
• Sadie Ballard (13)
• Lewis Ballard (11)
• Elmer Ballard (9)
• Ralph Ballard (5)
• Goldie Ballard (3)
• Evsy Ballard (1)

In April, 1910, Laten Lowder Ballard & Martha Jane Freel were farming in Jefferson City, Harrison County, Missouri, Enumerated in this household were:

• Laten Lowder Ballard (50)
• Martha Jane Freel (51)
• Ralph B. Ballard (15)
• Goldie P. Ballard (13)
• Evera Otis Ballard (11)
• Mabel L Ballard (8)

By 1915, they had moved to Red Oak, Cedar County, Iowa. Laten Lowder Ballard's earnings for 1914 were $500.00. There was a $5,000.00 encumbrance on the farm, which was valued at $8,000.00. No church affiliation.

In February 1920, Laten Lowder Ballard & Martha Jane Freel were farming in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado. Laten Lowder Ballard owned a farm, adjoining that of his son Lewis Erving Ballard, without a mortgage. They were both able to read and write. Enumerated in the household were:

• Layden L Ballard (59)
• Martha J Ballard (60)
• Ralph Ballard (25)
• Evera O Ballard (20)

Laten Lowder Ballard field for divorce on April 2, 1921 in Harrison County, Missouri. He was the Plaintiff and Martha J. Freel Ballard was Defendant, The divorce was granted on October 2, 1921.

Two months later, on December 10, 1921, Laten Lowder Ballard married Ada Belle Moore (1875-1949), in Harrison County, Missouri.

In April, 1930, Laten Lowder Ballard & 2nd wife Ada Belle Moore were living in a rented house in Cypress, Harrison County, Missouri. Enumerated in the household were:

• L L Ballard (68)
• Ada Ballard (54)

Laten Lowder Ballard died May 9, 1936 in Bethany, Harrison County, Missouri. Cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage with a contributory factor of insanity. He was buried in Miriam Cemetery, with his 1st wife Martha Jane Freel in Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, Harrison County, Missouri.

Sources

• Birth
  • http://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1936/1936_00019906.PDF
• Marriage
  • Harrison County, Missouri, Marriage Index, 1845-1881 (Freel)
• Residence
  • 1860 United States Federal Census (Chequest, Van Buren County, IA)
  • 1870 United States Federal Census (Chequest, Van Buren County, IA)
  • 1880 United States Federal Census (Hamilton, Harrison County, MO)
  • 1900 United States Federal Census (Jefferson, Harrison County, MO)
  • 1910 United States Federal Census (Jefferson, Harrison County, MO)
  • 1915 Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (Red Oak, Cedar, IA)
  • 1920 United States Federal Census (Aurora, Adams County, CO)
  • 1930 United States Federal Census (Cypress, Harrison County, MO)
• Burial
  • https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=19270778
  • http://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1936/1936_00019906.PDF
  • Laten Ballard's obituary, Bethany Republican-Clipper, Bethany, Missouri • Wed, May 13, 1936, Page 12; https://www.newspapers.com/article/bethany-republican-clipper-obituary-for/144331133/