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Owen Walker Ballew

Birth	:	17 Oct 1834 Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	18 Jun 1920 Elmdale, Chase County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Clements Cemetery, Clements, Chase County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3040900, -96.7438800
Description	:	Owen Walker Ballew Owen Walker Ballew, son of George W., and Lydia Ann Ballew, was born on October 17, 1834, in Richmond, Madison county, Kentucky, and died at his home in Elmdale, Kansas, June 18, 1920, having reached the ripe age of eighty-five years, eight months and one day. He was married to Nancy Katharine McHenry in the year 1858, and to this union four children were born, three of whom survive, Mary R. Mize, George W. and John Ballew. The family moved to Clay county, Missouri, in 1867, where the wife passed away on September 2, 1871. In February,... Read More	Owen Walker Ballew Owen Walker Ballew, son of George W., and Lydia Ann Ballew, was born on October 17, 1834, in Richmond, Madison county, Kentucky, and died at his home in Elmdale, Kansas, June 18, 1920, having reached the ripe age of eighty-five years, eight months and one day. He was married to Nancy Katharine McHenry in the year 1858, and to this union four children were born, three of whom survive, Mary R. Mize, George W. and John Ballew. The family moved to Clay county, Missouri, in 1867, where the wife passed away on September 2, 1871. In February, 1872, Mr Ballew, together with his three children came to Marion county, Kansas, and settled upon a homestead in Summit township. He was married to Martha Jane Coleman on October 17, 187?. There were six children born to this union, James, the second son, died in 1881. Those living are: Thomas E., McHenry, Mrs. Alfred Hawkins, Mrs. Harry Gibson, Mrs. Chris Crawford. Mr. Ballew is survived by his wife and eight children, all of whom were with him at the time of his death excepting Mrs Mize, who arrived a few hours later. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He enlistedin Company D., 6th Regiment, Kentucky Calvary on February 25, 1861 and was later comissioned 1st Lieutenent of said Regiment, and was discharged by reason of expiration of time of service at Louisville, Ky., December 23, 1864. Owen Walker Ballew was born in what may, well be called the early days of our Republic. His life has covered the greater part of a century. During his long life he has lived over the most stirring and eventful years of the world's history. He was a man of great kindness of heart, honesty, and uprightness. He was a devoted husband and father, and during his long career he manifested those qualities which endeared him to the heart of every member of his household. As he approached the twilight days of his life his mind and heart laid hold of eternal verities, and he gave assurance of the fact that his faith took hold upon God, and that this mortal would put on immortality. The funeral was conducted at Clements, Kansas, on Sunday, June 20,1920 by Rev. A. R Williams, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Elmdale, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Clements cemetery, near the town where father Ballew had spent many years of his life.

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Owen Walker Ballew's memorial is located at: Clements Cemetery, Clements, Chase County, USA.
When did Owen Walker Ballew death?
Owen Walker Ballew death on 18 Jun 1920 in Elmdale, Chase County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.3040900
Longitude: -96.7438800

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Martha Jane “Jennie” Coleman Ballew

(1857 - 1954)

Siblings

Children

George W. Ballew

(1866 - 1955)

Thomas E. Ballew

(1879 - 1969)

James C. Ballew

(1880 - 1885)

Lydia A. Ballew Gibson

(1889 - 1946)

McHenry H “Mack” Ballew

(1893 - 1979)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Clements Cemetery
Clements, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3040900, -96.7438800

2. Ice Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2924800, -96.7594600

3. Montgomery Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3196983, -96.8364029

4. Drinkwater Cemetery
Cedar Point, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2619019, -96.8236008

5. Cedar Point Cemetery
Cedar Point, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2397003, -96.8253021

6. Elmdale Cemetery
Elmdale, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3778000, -96.6628036

7. Homestead Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2022018, -96.6952972

8. Elk Cemetery
Elmdale, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4138985, -96.7844009

9. Grant Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3619003, -96.8843994

10. Griffith Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1913986, -96.8118973

11. McDowall Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4059860, -96.6022720

12. Wonsevu Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1547012, -96.7863998

13. Hillcrest Cemetery
Florence, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2532997, -96.9282990

14. Simmons Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3988991, -96.5849991

15. Prairie Grove Cemetery
Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3741989, -96.5639038

16. Lawless Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4496700, -96.6630200

17. Bazaar Cemetery
Bazaar, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2717018, -96.5449982

18. Allison Cemetery
Florence, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2238998, -96.9328003

19. Harter Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3699989, -96.9483032

20. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4056015, -96.5547028

21. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Florence, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2303009, -96.9589005

22. Sharps Creek Cemetery
Bazaar, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2481400, -96.5123400

23. Strong Township Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3983002, -96.5222015

24. Miller Cemetery
Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3471985, -96.4916992