Rev. Schuyler Seager Ballou was the son of Daniel Wilber and Sally (Sherman) Ballou. Emma (Wheeler) Ballou was his 1st wife. They were married June 20, 1867. Emma died July 21, 1870. Alice Matilda (Patch) Ballou was his 2nd wife. They were married December 4, 1871. Alice died July 12, 1937. Rev. Ballou was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church: Genesee (Western New York/now Upper New York) Conference 1869 F1871. He served during the Civil War.
US Civil War Soldiers Records And Profiles
Name: Schuyler S. Ballou
Age At Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 16 September 1861
Rank At Enlistment: Musician
Enlistment Place: Lockport, New York
State Served: New York
Survived The War: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, New York 49th Infantry Regiment on 16 September 1861 - Mustered out on 27 June 1865 at Washington, District of Columbia
Birth Date: About 1843
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant General
Civil War Pension Index: General Index To Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name: Schuyler S. Ballou
State Filed: New York
Widow: Alice M. Ballou
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Genesee Conference Journal
1900, Pgs. 132-133
Schuyler Seager Ballou was born in Lockport, New York, December 14, 1842, and died at Dalton, New York, February 18, 1900. He was converted at the early age of fifteen, and joined the Lockport: Clinton Street Church.
His Christian experience was very clear and deep, and throughout life he was known as a fully consecrated man. During his last sickness, he was often heard to say "the anchor holds." As might have been expected, a Christian experience that so fully satisfied his own soul enabled him to preach an inspiring Gospel, exceedingly helpful to all to whom he ministered. In 1861, he enlisted in the 49th Regiment, New York Volunteers, and served three years and nine months, participating in many battles. After the Civil War he was for some time employed as a machinist, pursuing a course of study at the same time, and also superintending a Sabbath School. He was twice married; June 20, 1867, to Miss Emma Wheeler of Lockport, New York, who bore him two children, one of whom, Daniel W. Ballou, survives. His first wife died July 21, 1870. December 4th, 1871, he married Miss Alice M. Patch, of Wales, Erie County, New York, who with two children, Anna M. Ballou and Gilbert T. Ballou survive. A third child died. Brother Ballou joined the Genesee Conference in 1869, and was stationed as follows: Pendleton, 1869; Hartland, 1870; Cambria, 1873; Kendall, 1876; Middleport, 1877; Chili. 1879; Parma, 1880; Pike, 1883; Dalton, 1884; Alabama, 1886; Groveland, 1889; Wiscoy and Fillmore, 1892; Johnsonburg, 1895. In October, 1899, he took a superannuated relation on account of impaired health. Brother Ballou made up for the defects of his early education by wide, general reading of well selected books. He was a clear logical thinker, a good preacher, an excellent pastor, and an all-around man. He had the faculty of winning the affection of all who knew him. His ministry bore fruit in the conversion of many souls on all his charges, and for these he cared so carefully that nearly all became active members of the church.
He was active in Grand Army circles, serving one year as Chaplain of the Department of New York. Eleven years consecutively he delivered the decoration address for Dalton Post. Fifty members of the Posts at Dalton, Johnsonburg, Hunts, Short Tract and Nunda attended his funeral; six Post Commanders acting as pall bearers. The funeral was held in Dalton, February 23rd, in the presence of a large audience. Rev. William Fletcher Wells and Rev. George Williams Adams read the Scriptures, Rev. Isaiah Burroughs Hudnett offered prayer, and addresses were made by Rev. Ebenezer Herman Latimer, Rev. Lorren Stiles and the writer. A trio of singers from Varysburg, on Bro. Ballou's last charge, rendered beautiful selections of music. The interment was at East Aurora, Thursday, February 22, 1900. After thirty years of faithful labor in the cause of Christ, our Brother is at rest, awaiting the Resurrection of the just.
Written by Rev. Thomas Francis Parker
US Civil War Soldiers Records And Profiles
Name: Schuyler S. Ballou
Age At Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 16 September 1861
Rank At Enlistment: Musician
Enlistment Place: Lockport, New York
State Served: New York
Survived The War: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, New York 49th Infantry Regiment on 16 September 1861 - Mustered out on 27 June 1865 at Washington, District of Columbia
Birth Date: About 1843
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant General
Civil War Pension Index: General Index To Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name: Schuyler S. Ballou
State Filed: New York
Widow: Alice M. Ballou
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Genesee Conference Journal
1900, Pgs. 132-133
Schuyler Seager Ballou was born in Lockport, New York, December 14, 1842, and died at Dalton, New York, February 18, 1900. He was converted at the early age of fifteen, and joined the Lockport: Clinton Street Church.
His Christian experience was very clear and deep, and throughout life he was known as a fully consecrated man. During his last sickness, he was often heard to say "the anchor holds." As might have been expected, a Christian experience that so fully satisfied his own soul enabled him to preach an inspiring Gospel, exceedingly helpful to all to whom he ministered. In 1861, he enlisted in the 49th Regiment, New York Volunteers, and served three years and nine months, participating in many battles. After the Civil War he was for some time employed as a machinist, pursuing a course of study at the same time, and also superintending a Sabbath School. He was twice married; June 20, 1867, to Miss Emma Wheeler of Lockport, New York, who bore him two children, one of whom, Daniel W. Ballou, survives. His first wife died July 21, 1870. December 4th, 1871, he married Miss Alice M. Patch, of Wales, Erie County, New York, who with two children, Anna M. Ballou and Gilbert T. Ballou survive. A third child died. Brother Ballou joined the Genesee Conference in 1869, and was stationed as follows: Pendleton, 1869; Hartland, 1870; Cambria, 1873; Kendall, 1876; Middleport, 1877; Chili. 1879; Parma, 1880; Pike, 1883; Dalton, 1884; Alabama, 1886; Groveland, 1889; Wiscoy and Fillmore, 1892; Johnsonburg, 1895. In October, 1899, he took a superannuated relation on account of impaired health. Brother Ballou made up for the defects of his early education by wide, general reading of well selected books. He was a clear logical thinker, a good preacher, an excellent pastor, and an all-around man. He had the faculty of winning the affection of all who knew him. His ministry bore fruit in the conversion of many souls on all his charges, and for these he cared so carefully that nearly all became active members of the church.
He was active in Grand Army circles, serving one year as Chaplain of the Department of New York. Eleven years consecutively he delivered the decoration address for Dalton Post. Fifty members of the Posts at Dalton, Johnsonburg, Hunts, Short Tract and Nunda attended his funeral; six Post Commanders acting as pall bearers. The funeral was held in Dalton, February 23rd, in the presence of a large audience. Rev. William Fletcher Wells and Rev. George Williams Adams read the Scriptures, Rev. Isaiah Burroughs Hudnett offered prayer, and addresses were made by Rev. Ebenezer Herman Latimer, Rev. Lorren Stiles and the writer. A trio of singers from Varysburg, on Bro. Ballou's last charge, rendered beautiful selections of music. The interment was at East Aurora, Thursday, February 22, 1900. After thirty years of faithful labor in the cause of Christ, our Brother is at rest, awaiting the Resurrection of the just.
Written by Rev. Thomas Francis Parker
Rev. Schuyler Seager Ballou was the son of Daniel Wilber and Sally (Sherman) Ballou. Emma (Wheeler) Ballou was his 1st wife. They were married June 20, 1867. Emma died July 21, 1870. Alice Matilda (Patch) Ballou was his 2nd wife. They were married December 4, 1871. Alice died July 12, 1937. Rev. Ballou was a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church: Genesee (Western New York/now Upper New York) Conference 1869 F1871. He served during the Civil War.
US Civil War Soldiers Records And Profiles
Name: Schuyler S. Ballou
Age At Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 16 September 1861
Rank At Enlistment: Musician
Enlistment Place: Lockport, New York
State Served: New York
Survived The War: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, New York 49th Infantry Regiment on 16 September 1861 - Mustered out on 27 June 1865 at Washington, District of Columbia
Birth Date: About 1843
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant General
Civil War Pension Index: General Index To Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name: Schuyler S. Ballou
State Filed: New York
Widow: Alice M. Ballou
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Genesee Conference Journal
1900, Pgs. 132-133
Schuyler Seager Ballou was born in Lockport, New York, December 14, 1842, and died at Dalton, New York, February 18, 1900. He was converted at the early age of fifteen, and joined the Lockport: Clinton Street Church.
His Christian experience was very clear and deep, and throughout life he was known as a fully consecrated man. During his last sickness, he was often heard to say "the anchor holds." As might have been expected, a Christian experience that so fully satisfied his own soul enabled him to preach an inspiring Gospel, exceedingly helpful to all to whom he ministered. In 1861, he enlisted in the 49th Regiment, New York Volunteers, and served three years and nine months, participating in many battles. After the Civil War he was for some time employed as a machinist, pursuing a course of study at the same time, and also superintending a Sabbath School. He was twice married; June 20, 1867, to Miss Emma Wheeler of Lockport, New York, who bore him two children, one of whom, Daniel W. Ballou, survives. His first wife died July 21, 1870. December 4th, 1871, he married Miss Alice M. Patch, of Wales, Erie County, New York, who with two children, Anna M. Ballou and Gilbert T. Ballou survive. A third child died. Brother Ballou joined the Genesee Conference in 1869, and was stationed as follows: Pendleton, 1869; Hartland, 1870; Cambria, 1873; Kendall, 1876; Middleport, 1877; Chili. 1879; Parma, 1880; Pike, 1883; Dalton, 1884; Alabama, 1886; Groveland, 1889; Wiscoy and Fillmore, 1892; Johnsonburg, 1895. In October, 1899, he took a superannuated relation on account of impaired health. Brother Ballou made up for the defects of his early education by wide, general reading of well selected books. He was a clear logical thinker, a good preacher, an excellent pastor, and an all-around man. He had the faculty of winning the affection of all who knew him. His ministry bore fruit in the conversion of many souls on all his charges, and for these he cared so carefully that nearly all became active members of the church.
He was active in Grand Army circles, serving one year as Chaplain of the Department of New York. Eleven years consecutively he delivered the decoration address for Dalton Post. Fifty members of the Posts at Dalton, Johnsonburg, Hunts, Short Tract and Nunda attended his funeral; six Post Commanders acting as pall bearers. The funeral was held in Dalton, February 23rd, in the presence of a large audience. Rev. William Fletcher Wells and Rev. George Williams Adams read the Scriptures, Rev. Isaiah Burroughs Hudnett offered prayer, and addresses were made by Rev. Ebenezer Herman Latimer, Rev. Lorren Stiles and the writer. A trio of singers from Varysburg, on Bro. Ballou's last charge, rendered beautiful selections of music. The interment was at East Aurora, Thursday, February 22, 1900. After thirty years of faithful labor in the cause of Christ, our Brother is at rest, awaiting the Resurrection of the just.
Written by Rev. Thomas Francis Parker
US Civil War Soldiers Records And Profiles
Name: Schuyler S. Ballou
Age At Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 16 September 1861
Rank At Enlistment: Musician
Enlistment Place: Lockport, New York
State Served: New York
Survived The War: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, New York 49th Infantry Regiment on 16 September 1861 - Mustered out on 27 June 1865 at Washington, District of Columbia
Birth Date: About 1843
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant General
Civil War Pension Index: General Index To Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name: Schuyler S. Ballou
State Filed: New York
Widow: Alice M. Ballou
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Genesee Conference Journal
1900, Pgs. 132-133
Schuyler Seager Ballou was born in Lockport, New York, December 14, 1842, and died at Dalton, New York, February 18, 1900. He was converted at the early age of fifteen, and joined the Lockport: Clinton Street Church.
His Christian experience was very clear and deep, and throughout life he was known as a fully consecrated man. During his last sickness, he was often heard to say "the anchor holds." As might have been expected, a Christian experience that so fully satisfied his own soul enabled him to preach an inspiring Gospel, exceedingly helpful to all to whom he ministered. In 1861, he enlisted in the 49th Regiment, New York Volunteers, and served three years and nine months, participating in many battles. After the Civil War he was for some time employed as a machinist, pursuing a course of study at the same time, and also superintending a Sabbath School. He was twice married; June 20, 1867, to Miss Emma Wheeler of Lockport, New York, who bore him two children, one of whom, Daniel W. Ballou, survives. His first wife died July 21, 1870. December 4th, 1871, he married Miss Alice M. Patch, of Wales, Erie County, New York, who with two children, Anna M. Ballou and Gilbert T. Ballou survive. A third child died. Brother Ballou joined the Genesee Conference in 1869, and was stationed as follows: Pendleton, 1869; Hartland, 1870; Cambria, 1873; Kendall, 1876; Middleport, 1877; Chili. 1879; Parma, 1880; Pike, 1883; Dalton, 1884; Alabama, 1886; Groveland, 1889; Wiscoy and Fillmore, 1892; Johnsonburg, 1895. In October, 1899, he took a superannuated relation on account of impaired health. Brother Ballou made up for the defects of his early education by wide, general reading of well selected books. He was a clear logical thinker, a good preacher, an excellent pastor, and an all-around man. He had the faculty of winning the affection of all who knew him. His ministry bore fruit in the conversion of many souls on all his charges, and for these he cared so carefully that nearly all became active members of the church.
He was active in Grand Army circles, serving one year as Chaplain of the Department of New York. Eleven years consecutively he delivered the decoration address for Dalton Post. Fifty members of the Posts at Dalton, Johnsonburg, Hunts, Short Tract and Nunda attended his funeral; six Post Commanders acting as pall bearers. The funeral was held in Dalton, February 23rd, in the presence of a large audience. Rev. William Fletcher Wells and Rev. George Williams Adams read the Scriptures, Rev. Isaiah Burroughs Hudnett offered prayer, and addresses were made by Rev. Ebenezer Herman Latimer, Rev. Lorren Stiles and the writer. A trio of singers from Varysburg, on Bro. Ballou's last charge, rendered beautiful selections of music. The interment was at East Aurora, Thursday, February 22, 1900. After thirty years of faithful labor in the cause of Christ, our Brother is at rest, awaiting the Resurrection of the just.
Written by Rev. Thomas Francis Parker
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