1853 - 1937 (84 years)
Generation: 1
1. | George Horatio "Horatio" Ballard was born 11 May 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1937, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: G. H. Ballard
- Name: Horatio Ballard
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49157
- Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
- Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1930, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1937, 18 Queen St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
George H. Ballard
George Horatio Ballard, one of Elmira's most respected citizens, passed away suddenly early Tuesday afternoon. He was in his 85th year.
Mr. Ballard, despite his age, was most active and he passed away from a heart seizure while digging potatoes he had grown in Mr. R. McCallum's lot on the west side of the town. His health previously had been good and less than two years ago he made a splendid recovery from pneumonia.
Mr. Ballard was a retired farmer, coming to Elmira about 27 years ago from the Township of Wellesley, near Linwood, where he was born, being a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Edward Ballard. When a young man he was married to Christine McDonald of North Easthope and they continued to reside in Wellesley until moving to Elmira. He was a consistent member of the United Church and seldom missed attending Sunday service.
Besides his wife, he leaves one daughter, Mrs. J. C. McKay of Linwood neighborhood and one sister, Mrs. Robert Byers of Elmira.
The body is now resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel and the funeral service will take place at his late home on Queen Street, Elmira, at two o'clock on Friday afternoon, after which the remains will be taken to the Elmira Cemetery for interment. His pastor, Rev. A. W. Fosbuary, will conduct the services.
Elmira Signet 30 Sep 1937
George — Christina McDonald. Christina was born 10 Oct 1860, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Lauretta Pearl "Pearl" Ballard was born 13 Mar 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 2
2. | Lauretta Pearl "Pearl" Ballard (1.George1) was born 13 Mar 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Lauretta Pearl "Pearl" McKay
- Name: Pearl Ballard
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49159
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
- Residence: 1937, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 1939, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Lauretta — John Clement "Clement" McKay. John (son of David Boyd McKay and Ellen Elizabeth Gerrard) was born 25 Jan 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. George McKay was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Gerrard McDonald McKay was born 25 Aug 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1995, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 5. Keith Ballard McKay was born 8 Aug 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 2002; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 6. Ruth McKay was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.
- 7. Murry Clement McKay was born 1922; died 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 3
3. | George McKay (2.Lauretta2, 1.George1) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-301471
- Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
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4. | Gerrard McDonald McKay (2.Lauretta2, 1.George1) was born 25 Aug 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1995, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46101
Gerrard — Shirley Maria Quipp. Shirley was born 1920; died 2001; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Keith Ballard McKay (2.Lauretta2, 1.George1) was born 8 Aug 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 2002; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-301472
- Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
Keith — Verna M. Cook. Verna was born 5 May 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1999; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Murry Clement McKay (2.Lauretta2, 1.George1) was born 1922; died 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52581
Murry — Annabelle M. Denomme. Annabelle was born 17 Jan 1914, St Joseph, Huron Cty, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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