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Laertes James “Lert” Ballard

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Laertes James “Lert” Ballard

Birth
West Burlington, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
13 Nov 1926 (aged 85)
Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Son of John V. Ballard and Maria Smith, husband of Martha Blakeslee Ballard. Father of Jennie, Oscar 'Burr', Kate, Dr. Mahlon ('Mel') and Lucille Ballard. He spent most of his life as a farmer, raising sheep and dairy cattle.
"Grandfather Ballard" (Lert) served in Company D, 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War, and held the rank of Sargeant. He fought at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and South Mountain. He was discharged after 9 mo. service. He farmed until 1876 then started a General Merchandise Business "DeWitt and Ballard" in Troy, Pa. He enlisted 8-12-1862, (five days after his marriage to Martha Blakeslee), and mustered out 5-24-1863. CIVIL WAR MARKER
Son of John V. Ballard and Maria Smith, husband of Martha Blakeslee Ballard. Father of Jennie, Oscar 'Burr', Kate, Dr. Mahlon ('Mel') and Lucille Ballard. He spent most of his life as a farmer, raising sheep and dairy cattle.
"Grandfather Ballard" (Lert) served in Company D, 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War, and held the rank of Sargeant. He fought at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and South Mountain. He was discharged after 9 mo. service. He farmed until 1876 then started a General Merchandise Business "DeWitt and Ballard" in Troy, Pa. He enlisted 8-12-1862, (five days after his marriage to Martha Blakeslee), and mustered out 5-24-1863. CIVIL WAR MARKER

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  • Created by: Linda
  • Added: Jun 1, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19660541/laertes_james-ballard: accessed ), memorial page for Laertes James “Lert” Ballard (14 May 1841–13 Nov 1926), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19660541, citing Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Linda (contributor 46913026).