Russell Wells Ballard (1826-1907)

BALLARD

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Date: 5/9/2017 at 20:58:45

From Nevada Representative August 21, 1907

OBITUARY

DEATH OF R. W. BALLARD

Mr. Russell W. Ballard, one of the pioneers of county and for many years one of its most prominent citizens and on two separate occasions a member of the board of supervisors, died Monday at his home in Howard township near Roland. Details of his life are not at hand; but the news of his death will occasion regret among all the older residents of the county.

From Nevada Representative August 23, 1907

County Correspondence

ROLAND ROCKETS

Death of R. W. Ballard

R. W. Ballard, one of the most noted men in Howard township history, died Sunday at his home in Story City at the ae of 82 years. Perhaps but a few men were better known over the county than R. W. Ballard. He served the county for a number of years as a member of the board of supervisors, and in this capacity his acquaintance was largely extended over the county. He took an enthusiastic interest in local and national politics, and in this line was said to be one the best posted men in the county. Recently he moved from his farm home in southeast Howard to Story City. He was a grand old man.