Maude Nellie Stiles

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• General Information: Her real name is a mystery. It may be Nellie or Nancy. Throughout her life, she went by Maude. Betty-Sue Pratt said of her in 1997, "I remember Grandma as a very tiny lady with hair that was combed into deep waves from her natural curls. Her hair was always dark and she never did have white hair even at the time of her death. She was always thin. In later years, her hands were severely deformed by arthritis. She lived and worked as housekeeper for the Carpenter Family. They were 1st cousins by marriage. Grandma stayed there long enough to raise 3 generations. She was able to maintain an independent life style with the help of her daughter-in law, Mary Ballou, before moving into a Rest Home and then to a Nursing Home in Athol.... She ...once had a catastrophic automobile accident. She was told she would probably never walk as her pelvis was crushed. Grandma did walk, probably out of shear stubbornness, and the only concession she ever made was to sit in a straight chair as it was too difficult to get out of a low one. She did retain a bit of a limp and learned to use a walker the last few years of her life. She was holder of the Boston Post gold headed cane."
• Census: 1880, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 6
• Census: 1900, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census she was recorded, age 26, living on Main Street, Wendell, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 36, living on Mill Street, Orange, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 46, living on 24 Clifton Street, Orange, Massachusetts. She was divorced and the housekeeper for the Carpenter family. Her son, Clarence lived with her.
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 56, living in Orange, Massachusetts. She was a live-in housekeeper for the Carpenter family.
• Miscellaneous: 1937; When she got news of her son, Clarence's accident, she left Orange, and traveled to Jacksonville, Florida. Unfortunately she arrived after he had passed away.
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 66 living in Orange, Massachusetts. She was a live-in housekeeper for the Carpenter family.
• Residence: Jul 1967, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; At the time of her sister's death, July 1967, she lived in Orange, Massachusetts.
• Residence: Jan 1974, Shelburne Falls, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Her last residence before her death according to the Social Security records was Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
• Last Full Review: 26 Dec 2021

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Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Maude married William Herbert "Will" Ballou on 17 Sep 1887 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts, and was divorced before 1920. William (son of Stephen Ballou and Josephine Beach) was born on 15 Jun 1869 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Apr 1943 in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• General Information: According to Betty-Sue Pratt (1997), "He had numerous marriages but except for the children of is 1st wife, I am not sure of the names or numbers of others." He used many alias' over the years. Some were Stephen Charles Hoffman and Leo Desmoraux. We do know of a branch in Texas but he used an alias at that time." From Naomi Sturtevant (2000) we learn that he used the last name of "Hoffman" in Texas, and that his two children down there have that name, not Ballou. In 1965, he had a stroke.
• Census: 1900; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 11, living on Main Street, Wendell, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 21, living on Slate Road, Orange, Massachusetts. He was a laborer and had been married for 5 months.
• Legal: Apr 1911, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1920, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 28, living in Beaumont, Texas as Paul Hoffman. He was the proprietor of a milk depot.
• Residence: 1925, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; In 1925, Paul (Stephen) and Mattie were living in Beaumont, Texas.
• Residence: 1932, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida; According to the 1932 Jacksonville, Florida City Directory, he lived at 530H W Adams , Jacksonville.
• Census: 1935, Duval County, Florida; In the 1935 Florida State Census he was recorded, age 45, living in Duval County, Florida. He was listed as single.
• Last Full Review: 22 Aug 2021

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[Tribe of Sarah]

Died:
He died from a cerebral hemorrhage.

Stephen married Jennie Elizabeth Rickey on 10 Nov 1909 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, and was divorced. Jennie (daughter of Joseph Edward Rickey and Clara Swan Wilkinson) was born on 12 Nov 1885 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Aug 1958 in Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Mattie Stivner on 7 Oct 1915 in Jefferson County, Texas, and was divorced in Dec 1925 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Mattie (daughter of George Stivner and Loda Marie Luke) was born on 15 Nov 1898 in Texas; died on 30 Oct 1969 in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried on 31 Oct 1969 in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• General Information: He never married and was a farmer at 383 East River Street in Orange on his father's farm.
• Census: 1900, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 9, living on Main Street, Wendell, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Residence: 1912, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; According to the 1912 Orange City Directory, he lived at 115 Walnut Hill, Orange, Massachusetts.
• Draft Registration: Jun 1917, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft in June 197 giving his address as 115 Walnut Hill, Orange, Massachusetts, his age as 26, and his occupation as a farmer working for himself. He listed his name as Henry William Ballou.
• Last Full Review: 20 Nov 2021

Notes:

Name: His birth name was William Henry Ballou, but during his adult life he appears to have used Henry William Ballou.

[Tribe of Sarah]

Died:
He died from lobar pneumonia.

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• Census: 1900, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 5, living on Main Street, Wendell, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 15, living on Mill Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Military: 1917; He served as a wagoner in France during World War I serving with Company D, 315th Ammunition Train. He was discharged on 2 May 1919.
• Draft Registration: 15 Jun 1917, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut; He registered for the Draft in 1917 giving his age as 22, his address as 4 Jewett Street, Ansonia, Connecticut, and his employer as the Ansonia Brass Company.
• Passenger List: 6 Jul 1918; On 6 July 1918 he and his unit, Company "D" 315th Ammunition Train, 90th Division departed New York on board the SS Louisville, bound for France.
• Census: 1930, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 35, living on 256 Wakelle Avenue, Ansonia, Connecticut. He was an auto mechanic.
• Census: 1940, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 45, living on Prindle Avenue, Ansonia, Connecticut. He was an auto mechanic.
• Draft Registration: 1942, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut; In 1942, he registered for the draft giving his age as 47, his address as Prindle Avenue, Ansonia, Connecticut, and his employer as the Farrel-Birmingham Company of Ansonia.
• Residence: 1956, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut; According to the 1956 Ansonia City Directory, Ralph and Thursabelle lived on 133 Prindle Avenue, Ansonia.
• Occupation: 1960; Around 1960, he was a night watchman.
• Last Full Review: 21 Nov 2021

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[Tribe of Sarah]

Died:
He died at Griffith Hospital of prostate cancer.

Ralph married Thursabell Proctor on 11 Jun 1921 in Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut. Thursabell (daughter of Alfred Proctor and Sarah Stoneham) was born on 14 Nov 1897 in Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 20 Feb 1976 in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• General Information: He went to Columbus, Ohio and worked on a large dairy farm there. He was later a crane operator in Chester, Pennsylvania. He later managed the Sheldegren Farm in Greenfield, Massachusetts, before returning to Orange in 1940.
• Census: 1900, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 3, living on Main Street, Wendell, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 13, living on Mill Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1918, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In 1918 he registered for the draft giving his age as 21, his address as 115 Walnut Hill, Orange, Massachusetts, and his employer as the Chester Ship Building Company, Chester, Pennsylvania.
• Military: From 28 Aug 1918 to 31 Mar 1919; He served during World War I as a PFC in the Medical Department. He was discharged 31 March 1919.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 23, living on Walnut Hill Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his divorced father. He was a farmer.
• Residence: 1928, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Cecil and Mary lived on Holtshire Road, Orange, Massachusetts according to the 1928 Orange City Directory.
• Census: 1930, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 33, living on 140 South Shelburne Road, Greenfield, Massachusetts. He was a manager on a farm.
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 43, living on 383 East River Street, Orange, Massachusetts. His occupation was listed as a manager.
• Draft Registration: 1942, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In 1942 he registered for the draft giving his age as 45, his address as 383 East River Street, Orange, Massachusetts, and stated he was self employed as a farmer.
• Obituary: 7 Jun 1952; Orange, June 6—Funeral services for Cecil S. Ballou, owner of the dairy farm and registered Guernsey herd at 283 East River St., who was burned to death yesterday in a flash fire which destroyed his large barn, will be held at 2 Saturday afternoon at the Central Congregational Church. Rev. Ernest Hirrschoff will officiate and burial will be in the South Cemetery. Published by the Springfield Union, 7 June 1952
• Last Full Review: 22 Nov 2021

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[Tribe of Sarah]

Died:
From the Athol Daily News, 6 June 1952, "Cecil Stiles Ballou, 55, owner of the dairy farm and registered Gurnsey herd at 383 East River St. Orange, was burned to death in a flash fire in his barn yesterday afternoon. Ballou was pitching hay from a loft to a tractor-powered bailer on the barn floor, which was being operated by his son, Derrill. The hay toppled over, hurling Ballou onto the bailer and burying him under an estimated 2 tons of hay, which burst into flames from the exhaust and gasoline of the machine."

Cecil married Mary Elizabeth Richards on 28 Jun 1922 in Leverett, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of George Elmer Richards and Mabel J. Proctor) was born on 7 Aug 1898 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jul 1976 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census she was recorded, age 2, living on Main Street, Wendell, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 12, living on Mill Street, Orange, Massachusetts with her parents. She is listed as Maud G. Ballou.
• Last Full Review: 27 Nov 2021

Notes:

Name: The "J" in her name only appears on her birth record.

[Tribe of Sarah]

Died:
She died from broncho-pneumonia brought on by the Spanish flu. Coffins were in such short supply that her brother, Cecil, bought one in Orange, and took it to Salem, riding on it in the baggage car of the train.

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• General Information: After the end of World War I, Clarence became a policeman in Jacksonville, Florida. According to a family story, he was never allowed to visit his wife's family homestead in Brantly, Alabama, as his wife's grandfather lived there, and had fought in the Civil War, and would not allow a "Damn Yankee" on his property.
• Census: 1900, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 6 months, living on Main Street, Wendell, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 10, living on Mill Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Military: 25 Jun 1916; He enlisted 25 June 1916 at Camp Edwards in Framingham, Massachusetts. He was under 18 and his mother had to sign for him. From June 1916 to October 1917, he was stationed at Columbus, New Mexico mainly drilling and guarding prisoners. He was a member of Company E, 102ed Infantry and while in New Mexico was reviewed by General Pershing. From 3 October 1917 to 3 June 1919, he was with the AEF in France. On 23 July 1918, he was gassed and shell-shocked at Chateau-Thierry. He was discharged 6 June 1919 as a PFC at Camp Lee, Virginia.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 20, living on 24 Clifton Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his divorced Mother. This was the home of the Carpenter family for whom his mother was their housekeeper.
• Census: 1930, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 30, living at the Jacksonville City Jail, Jacksonville, Florida as a roomer, not a prisoner. He was a policeman.
• Census: 1935, Duval County, Florida; In the 1935 Florida State Census he was recorded, age 36, living in Duval County, Florida.
• Residence: 1935, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida; According to the 1935 Jacksonville City Directory, Clarence and Audrey lived on 326 Ivy, Jacksonville, Florida.
• Obituary: 1 Oct 1937
• Last Full Review: 28 Nov 2021

Notes:

Other Marriage: The Florida Divorce Index lists that Clarence Ballon and Mabel O'Leary were divorced in 1928 in Duval County. Is this the same Clarence?

Name:


[Tribe of Sarah]

Died:
He died at St. Vincent's hospital, Jacksonville, Florida of pneumonia contracted after receiving sever injuries, including a fractured skull, from a motorcycle accident on 27 September 1937 while escorting the Governor of Florida traveling to a meeting.

Clarence married Audrey Inez Herndon on 14 Jun 1930 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Audrey (daughter of Charles Herndon and Laura "Juda" Grover) was born on 10 Dec 1911 in Alabama; died on 24 Sep 1939 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• General Information: He had a measles as a child which, left him with seizures for the remainder of his short life.
• Census: 1910, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 5, living in the Cottage Hospital for Children, Templeton, Massachusetts with the .
• Census: 1920, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 14, living in Templeton, Massachusetts with the Derby family as a patient.
• Obituary: 21 Mar 1923; The body of Raymond E. Ballou, 18, son of Mrs. Nellie Ballou, who died in the Monson hospital, was brought to Orange for burial Sunday. Services were held in Higgin's undertaking rooms at 2:30, Rev. Andrew J. Campbell officiating and burial was in Central cemetery. Published by the Springfield Republican, 21 March 1923
• Last Full Review: 28 Nov 2021

Notes:

[Tribe of Sarah]

Died:
He died at the Monson State Hospital of pulmonary edema.

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• History: She was a school teacher.
• Census: 1920, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 9, living on Old Barre Road, Petersham, Massachusetts with her mother and maternal grandmother.
• Census: 1940, Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

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[Tribe of Sarah]

Anna married Forrest Culverhouse Curtis on 04 Nov 1933 in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. Forrest (son of Roland Curtis and Jessie Belle Frood) was born on 08 Oct 1906 in Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died on 15 May 1989 in Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 7, living on Old Barre Road, Petersham, Massachusetts with his mother and maternal grandmother.
• Census: 1930, Broadwater, Morrill County, Nebraska; In the 1930 US Census, he was recorded, age 27, living in Broadwater, Morrill County, Nebraska. He was a labor and lodging with the Kirk family.
• Census: 1940, Reilly Hill, Morrill County, Nebraska ; In the 1940 US Census, he was recorded, age 27, living in Reilly Hill, Morrill County, Nebraska. He was a laborer in a rock quarry.
• Draft Registration: 16 Oct 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft, giving his age as 28, his address as Rickey Road, Petersham, Massachusetts, and his employer as Rene Michaud.
• Last Full Review: 22 Jun 2022

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[Tribe of Sarah]

Francis married Luella Melinda Christ on 21 Jun 1939 in York, York County, Nebraska. Luella (daughter of James Anderson Christ and Clara May Emerson) was born on 1 May 1911 in York, York County, Nebraska; died on 14 Nov 1962 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried on 17 Nov 1962 in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Barbara Ettal MacNeill on 02 Sep 1963 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Barbara (daughter of John Thomas MacNeill and Ida May Robbins) was born on 3 Apr 1922 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Jun 2006 in Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 21 Jun 2006 in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Anna-Marie Zamitis on 24 Apr 1982 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Anna-Marie (daughter of Joseph Zamitis and Anna Rudvinskis) was born on 29 Sep 1914 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Mar 2008 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 3, living in Beaumont, Texas with his parents.
• Census: 1940, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 221, living on 547 Liberty Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas with his mother and step-father. He was a clerk.

Notes:

[Tribe of Sarah]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 0, living in Beaumont, Texas with her parents.

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• History: In May 2000, she suffered a stroke leaving her unable to communicate or take care of herself.
• Census: 1930, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 9, living on 8th Street, Port Arthur, Texas with her mother, and step-father.

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[Tribe of Sarah]

Ruth married Leo Thomas Desormeaux, Sr. on Yes, date unknown. Leo (son of Euclide Desormeaux and Myrtle Holland) was born on 20 Feb 1917 in Hayes, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 14 Apr 2016 in Vidor, Orange County, Texas; was buried on 18 Apr 2016 in Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: 15 Jun 1924

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• Census: 1930, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 6, living on 256 Wakelle Avenue, Ansonia, Connecticut with his parents.
• Census: 1940, Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 16, living on Prindle Avenue, Ansonia, Connecticut with his parents.
• Residence: 1989, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee; 1535 Lascassaas Road E-80
• Residence: 2000, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee

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[Tribe of Sarah]

Ralph married Vera May Scott [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Phyllis Hammett Gamble [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• General Information: He ran his father's farm with his mother after his father's death. He later bought it and ran it by himself for several years. He later sold out, and became a manager for a Cumberland Farms store in Rhode Island. He later moved to Maine and farms there with his son.
• Census: 1930, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 6, living on 140 South Shelburne Road, Greenfield, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 17, living on 383 East River Street, Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Obituary: 5 Aug 2021; Etna, ME — Derrill H. Ballou, 98, died July 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 5, 1923 in Greenfield, MA, the son of Cecil and Mary (Richards) Ballou. Derrill graduated from high school and worked for most of his life as a dairy farmer. He held the Boston Post Cane for Etna as the town's oldest resident and was a member of the Pittsfield Congregation, Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Peirce and brother Richard Ballou; adopted sister Betty Sue Ballou (Pratt); children, Lorraine (Tom), Alan (Donna), Derilyn (Binney), and Glen (Denise); his grandchildren, Caleb (Katie), Jesse (Becky), Briana, (Joe), Jacob, Kelly (Dave), and Benjamin (Jessica); great grandchildren Ethan and Grady. Derrill was predeceased by his wife Sylvia. The family wishes to thank Northern Light Homecare and Hospice for their kind assistance during Derrill's illness. Private family graveside committal services will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Etna. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport, ME Published by the Greenfield Recorder, 5 August 2021

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Died:
He died at home.

Derrill married Sylvia Sault on 07 Oct 1944 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Sylvia (daughter of Arthur Sault and Jenny Mae last name unknown) was born on 18 Feb 1923 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Sep 2004 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine; was buried on 25 Sep 2004 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Etna, Penobscot County, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1930, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 5, living on 140 South Shelburne Road, Greenfield, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 16, living on 383 East River Street, Orange, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Residence: 1958, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 2000, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Obituary: 10 Jul 2023; ORANGE, MA - Elizabeth Lorraine (Ballou) Peirce, known to most everyone as "Zib," passed away on July 6th, 2023 while bravely battling old age. She was born on April 18, 1924, in Orange, MA, to parents Cecil and Mary (Richards) Ballou. She leaves behind her brother Richard Ballou, daughter Jane Peirce, son Peter Peirce, grandsons Michael Peirce and Ruslan Peirce, son-in-law Keith LaRiviere, daughter-in-law Jill Esterson, and a freezer containing a dozen pints of Häagen-Dazs Dulce De Leche ice cream which she absolutely had planned to finish. She is preceded in death by her husband Clifton Waldo Peirce (d. 1992,) sister Betty-Sue (Ballou) Pratt (d. 2018,) and brother Derrill Henry Ballou, (d. 2021.) Zib grew up in Orange, meeting her future husband Cliff in Leavitt's store, Orange, where both were employed while attending Orange High School. She attended North Adams Teachers College, and after graduation began her teaching career at Feeding Hills School in Springfield, MA. Zib and Cliff were married in 1947 after Cliff returned from WW2, and they started their family in 1952. Soon after, they began construction on a house barely a mile from the house where she was born, where they lived happily from that time on. In 1959 she and Cliff purchased a brand new VW Bug, and at the age of 35, Zib learned how to drive. In the early 60's, inspired by Lyndon Johnson's war on poverty, she founded the Head Start Kindergarten Program in Orange, with the Congregational church providing the classroom. She taught kindergarten at Dexter Park School in Orange from the mid 60's until she retired in 1987, able to recall every student she ever taught. She kept every class picture in a notebook, and followed her students progress into adulthood, saving clippings about them whenever they appeared in the news. Zib loved animals, and no stray animal that came to her door was turned away on an empty stomach. Civilizing cats, dogs, horses, donkeys, goats, rabbits, squirrels, skunks, foxes, and ill-behaved children was her special talent. She also tried to bend adults to her will, serving on committees for the town of Orange, local schools, Congregational Church, and Lake Mattawa Association, among many others. She knitted, quilted, collected dolls, enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, rode a bicycle, enjoyed the outdoors, was quick to help or offer support for any worthy project, and was particularly thrilled to be a grandmother. Active in the preservation of Quabbin town history since the 1960's, she served as volunteer, president, and/or curator at the Swift River Valley Historical Society well into her 90's, authoring several books on Quabbin history, including The Lost Towns of Quabbin Valley (2003,) Quabbin Valley: Life as It Was (2015,) and Quabbin Valley: People and Places (2006.) She was meticulous, sharp as a tack, had an encyclopedic knowledge of everything that happened in the last 200 years, a dry sense of humor, a deep appreciation for friends, family, animals, one particular flavor of ice cream, and enjoyed a good, long, life. She was one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed. Calling hours are Friday, July 14th from 5-7 p.m. at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 S. Main St., Orange, MA. The funeral will be held in the Central Congregational Church, 93 South Main Street in Orange, on Saturday July 15 at 10am. Following interment at South Central Cemetery, refreshments will be served at the Congregational Church. Please consider wearing a mask, and stay healthy. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Swift River Valley Historical Society, PO Box 22, New Salem, MA 01355, or to the animal welfare organization of your choice. Published by Athol Daily News on Jul. 10, 2023.

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Elizabeth married Clifton Waldo Peirce on 26 Jul 1947 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Clifton (son of Harrison D. Peirce and Mable A. last name unknown) was born on 26 Dec 1923 in Prescott, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died on 10 May 1992 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Sally Mae Dike [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1935, Duval County, Florida; In the 1935 Florida State Census she was recorded, age 3, living in Duval County, Florida with her parents.
• Residence: 1942, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Graduation: 1951, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Orange High School. She was the Senior Class Secretary.
• Graduation: 1954, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She graduated from the Burbank School of Nursing.
• Residence: 1995, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; 39 Washington Avenue
• Obituary: 27 Dec 2018; Betty-Sue (Ballou) Pratt, of 39 Washington Ave, So. Athol, passed away peacefully at home on Christmas day. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 25, 1932, to Clarence Ernest (C.E.) Ballou, I., and Audrey (Herndon) Ballou. One of four children, at age nine, she was orphaned, and sent to live with her Uncle Cecil and Aunt Mary (Richards) Ballou, at the Ballou Farm in Orange, Massachusetts. She graduated from Orange High School in 1951, and was Senior Class Secretary. She then attended the Burbank of Nursing in Fitchburg, Mass, graduating in 1954. She met her future husband George Pratt, of Athol, through mutual friends, on the Common, in North New Salem, and was married to him in the Orange Congregational Church, in 1954. They were together until his passing, in 1996. Betty's nursing career spanned many decades and many jobs within her chosen profession. She worked at Athol Memorial Hospital, served as a school nurse in the local area, was a camp nurse at Morgan Memorial Fresh Air Camp, and was a Pioneer, as one of the first visiting nurses in the Quabbin Valley area, covering seven territories, in the 1970's. Finally, she served as Assistant Administrator at the Quabbin Valley Nursing Home, before retiring. During her retirement, she was active in the Swift River Valley Historical Society, serving as its president for a number of terms, and she painstakingly digitized and electronically restored hundreds of photos and documents, in an effort to preserve and share the legacy of the Swift River Valley. Throughout her life she helped many people, and was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, and she traveled across the United States and spent an enjoyable month abroad, in Great Britain, in 1994, with her sister, Grace Ballou. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years George, her son, Thomas Pratt, her brother John Wood Ballou, a sister, Grace Ballou, and grandson, John Murphy. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Murphy (Patrick) of Athol, Linda Brunelle (Stan), of Springfield, Vermont, son John Pratt, of Lubbock, Texas, and brother, C.E. Ballou, II. She is also survived by her adoptive siblings, Darrell Ballou, of Maine, Elizabeth 'Zib" (Ballou) Pierce, and Richard Ballou, both of Orange, Mass. Additionally, she is survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. A service will be held at the South Athol United Methodist Church, 65 Morgan Avenue, Athol, on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. She will be reunited with her husband at a private internment, at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Winchendon, MA, following the church service. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the South Athol United Methodist Church, c/o Zane Dubour, 3800 South Athol Road, Athol, MA 01331. Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is directing the arrangements. You may offer your sympathy online at www.wittyfuneralhome.com. Published by the Athol Daily News, 27 December 2018

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Betty-Sue married George R. Pratt on 5 Jul 1954 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. George (son of Leon E. Pratt and Marie Richard) was born on 02 Nov 1925 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Aug 1996 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 25 Aug 1996 in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1935, Duval County, Florida; In the 1935 Florida State Census he was recorded, age 1, living in Duval County, Florida with his parents.
• Census: 1940, Bullock, Crenshaw County, Alabama; In the 1940 US Census, he was recorded, age 6, living in Bullock, Crenshaw County, Alabama with James and Penola Eiland. He is listed as their great-nephew.
• Occupation: say 1950; Clarence was employed by the Western Telephone Company of Georgia.
• Residence: 2000, Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida
• Last Full Review: 19 Apr 2022

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Pratt (s98) gives his birth as 1934.

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Clarence married Lurlene Sims on 27 Feb 1956 in Montgomery, Elmore County, Alabama. Lurlene (daughter of [name unknown] Sims and Inez) was born on 27 Dec 1932; died on 2 Dec 2014 in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida; was buried on 3 Dec 2014 in Brantley Cemetery, Brantley, Crenshaw County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: Grace graduated from Howard University. She was a teacher.

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Other Events and Attributes:

• History: In 1958, he joined U.S. Navy.
• Adoption or Guardianship: 1940

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John married Marcia Campbell [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Roland Harold Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Roland Harold Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married Frances Lanoue [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Naomi married Richard Kurt Sturtevant [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Burton Louis Prince [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1940, Reilly Hill, Morrill County, Nebraska ; In the 1940 US Census, she was recorded, age 0, living in Reilly Hill, Morrill County, Nebraska with her parents.

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Patricia married Harry Lawrence Cook [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1962, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Obituary: 8 Aug 2020

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Obituary:
Bettejo-an Ballou, 78, of Colrain Road, and formerly of Orange and Warwick, died on Friday afternoon, August 7, 2020 at the Charlene Manor in Greenfield.

Born in Ware on October 9, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Francis H. "Fritz" Ballou and Luella (Christ) Ballou and grew up in Orange. Bettejo-an had gone to Ralph C. Mahar Regional School in Orange and later graduated from Greenfield Community College.

Bettejo-an has been a resident of Greenfield for the past 30 years.

A secretary for a church in Greenfield, Bettejo-an had also worked for the Slencil Company in Orange, Ames Department Store of Greenfield, and in the office at Brattleboro Haulage in Brattleboro, VT.

Bettejo-an had a great sense of humor and was loved by everyone.

A gardener, Bettejo-an also enjoyed reading, animals and was a very talented artist, especially at drawing.

Bettejo-an is survived by a son, Jason Ballou of Greenfield; her siblings, Glenda Guertin of Gardner, Rita Breglio of Westfield, Stephen Ballou of Athol, Robert Hager of Orange and Ann Hager-Koshar of Willoughby, OH; many nieces and nephews; along with several good friends including John Hager of Warwick and Thomas Peck of Shelburne Falls.

Besides her parents, Bettejo-an is predeceased by a daughter, Roberta Ballou Franks, a sister, Patricia Ballou, and a good friend, Tillie Hager.

There are no calling hours.

Due to Covid-19, funeral services and interment at South Cemetery, Orange, will be private.

Donations in Bettejo-an's memory may be sent to the North New Salem Congregational Church, 60 Elm Street, New Salem, MA 01355.

Family/Spouse: Carl Prescott Holman. Carl was born in 1933 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in 1988 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenda married Anthony Joseph "Tony" Truchinskas [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenda married Arthur Paul Guertin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rita married Irving White [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rita married Richard Shine [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mosher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Breglio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Debbie Gabaee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kathleen M. Ballou (nee Johnson). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alberta married Steven Bruce Anderson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alberta married Richard Norman Bezio [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alberta married Paul Clayton Lint, Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alberta married David John Koshar [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Patricia married Martin on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leo married Ethel Jo "Jo" Glawson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melba married Burl Moore Smith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karen married The Rev. Theodore Buxton, Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: Phyllis graduated in 1969 from High School.

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Douglas married Kathryn Bauchspies [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorraine married Thomas "Tom" Schofield [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alan married Donna Cost [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Derilyn married William Newberry [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married William Conrad Mehr [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married Richard LaRiviere [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Jill Esterson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Craig married Caralyn Leavis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married John J. Mealey [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: Tom graduated in Jun 1975 from Athol High School, Athol, Massachusetts. He entered the United States Air Force from 1975 until 1979 being honorably discharged as a Sergeant. According to his obituary, "Tom worked for the L.S. Starrett Company as a computer programmer for the past 32 years. He was a certified EMT, was an active member of the Mohawk Amateur Radio Club, serving as president for several terms working many events providing radio coverage, including the Boston Marathon which he did for 13 years. He loved hiking, kayaking and long -distance biking. Tom was also an accomplished photographer, especially on local scenes and loved every new gadget that came out."
• Graduation: 1975, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He graduated from Athol High School.
• Military: 1975 to 1979; He served in the United States Air Force being honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
• Residence: 1996, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; 204 Freedom Street
• Obituary: 28 Mar 2011; Thomas L. Pratt of Athol, MA, died March 26 after an illness. He was the son of the late George R. Pratt and TFA member Betty-­?Sue Ballou Pratt. He was born in Athol Nov. 15, 1955, and lived there all his life. He served in the Air Force for four years and worked for L.S. Starret Co. as a computer programmer for 32 years. He was a certified EMT, an active member and past president of the Mohawk Amateur Radio Club, and loved hiking, kayaking and long-­distance biking. Tom was also an accomplished photographer. Tom leaves a son, Ryan; his mother; three siblings, seven nieces and nephews, and his long-­?time best friend, Wayne Richardson. The family suggests contributions to the Gardner VNA Hospice Program, 34 Pearley Ln., Gardner, MA 01440, or the Mohawk Amateur Radio Club, c/o Mark S. Kimmel, 347 Ridge Road, Athol, MA 01331.

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Thomas married Shari Lynn Ball [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Patrick Thomas Muphy [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Terri Fallon [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Gary Paul Pierson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Stan Brunelle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Linda Faye Willamson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Pamela Laray Ates [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sonia married Mark Dewany Dooley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]