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Volney James Ballou (1827 - 1877)

Volney James Ballou
Born in Saratoga, New York, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 29 Mar 1866 in DuPage, Illinois, United Statesmap
Died at age 50 in California, United Statesmap
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Biography

Volney was born 5/20/1827 in Saratoga, New York. His father was Isaac Ballou (MA) and his mother was Hannah Allen (NY). In 1850 Volney and his brother Sylvester were mining in Placerville, CA. By 1860 he was living and farming in Santa Rosa, CA. According to the Burial Listing book Volney was a veteran of the Civil War (Co E, Subsist Sept, TN). On 3/29/1866 he married Rosa A Moyer in DuPage, Illinois. In 1870 Volney and Rose and their children were living and farming in Santa Rosa, CA. He died 6/4/1877 and is buried with family members in the Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery (Plot Rural MC 31).

Sources

  • "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M491-9W2 : 20 December 2020), Volney I Ballow in household of Sylvester Ballow, Placerville, El Dorado, California, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  • California, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1850-1953, Probate Records, 1854-1931; Index to Wills, 1852-1955; Author: Sonoma County (California). County Clerk

ballou932nbs.txt

An elaborate history and genealogy of the Ballous in America By Adin Ballou.

  • Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery 1854-2020, Burial Listing and Genealogical Information, revised and expanded edition of 2007 listing, Sandra Wright Frary, Raymond L. Owen, published 2021 by Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery Preservation Committee, City of Santa Rosa, Recreation and Parks, 2060 West College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401




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