Daisy B. Tarpening and James Bissel Ballou

JAMES BISSEL BALLOU, son of JESSIE HARRIET BISSELL and MARTIN EMOR BALLOU, was born February 15, 1878 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska,²¹ and died January 4, 1955 near Albion, Boone County, Nebraska.²⁷⁹³ He is buried in Ashland Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska.⁷⁸⁸⁴

He married DAISY B. TARPENING on December 3, 1902 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska.⁷⁷⁷⁵ She was born October 15, 1879 near Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska,²⁷⁹³ and died June 27, 1958.²⁷⁹³ She is buried in Ashland Cemetery, Saunders County, Nebraska.²⁷⁹³

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Children of DAISY B. TARPENING and JAMES BISSEL BALLOU:

1. MARTIN EMOR BALLOU, b. September 3, 1903, Belgrade, Nebraska;¹³³¹ m. MILDRED ROSE MANLEY on May 10, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa³⁴³⁴; d. January 27, 1949.¹³³¹

Personal Information

• James Bissel Ballou was a member of the First Congregational Church, Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska. ⁷⁸⁸⁴

Work History

Marriage Announcements and News

Saunders County Journal, December 4, 1902⁷⁷⁷⁵

HYMENEAL

BALLOU—TARPENNING

A pretty wedding was witnessed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Tarpenning on the north side, on Dec. 3 at high noon, when Mr. James B. Ballou and Miss Daisy D. Tarpenning were united in the bonds of matrimony. Mr. Albert Tarpenning and Miss Kittie Will were "best man" and bridesmaid.

Miss Nettie Workman was at the organ and played a pretty wedding march which was struck up at high noon. Elder L. As. Hussong officiated in an impressive and pleasing manner.

A dinner of most select viands was served immediately after the nuptial scene. The near relatives and a good company of very choice friends were present.

The rooms were cosy, the curtains being drawn, and very prettily decorated and lighted.

Their vows were witnessed and sealed beneath a huge bell hung amidst a profusion of pretty festoonings.

The bride was attired in pure white while the groom wore the conventional black.

These excellent young people are to make their home 2 1/2 miles north on "Jim's" farm, where they will dwell in peace and prosperity surrounded by a host of friends now, and more and more as they grow older.

Newspaper Articles

Lincoln Star, June 4, 1933²⁴⁴²

Mrs. James Ballou, Mrs. Martin Ballou and two daughters, and Mss Abigail Pancoast left Wednesday morning for Lyons, where they are attending the wedding of Miss Carrie Manley and Rev. E. K. Fenton.

Obituaries

Ashland Gazette, January 6, 1955²⁷⁹³

James B. Ballou, 76, Is Killed In Auto Accident Tuesday

James B. Ballou, 76, better known as “Jim” to many friends in the Ashland community, died in a one-car auto accident about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4. The accident occurred when he apparently lost control of the car on an icy spot of State Highway 76 five miles southeast of Albion, between there and St. Edward. He was en route to Albion to look after farm interests in that vicinity, and the news of his tragic death was a shock to many friends and relatives. There was a short strip of icy highway between Albion and St. Edwards Tuesday morning and several motorists had struck it without warning. The Ballou car went off the left side of the highway and evidently skidded sideways into a highline pole, striking the right side of the vehicle. A farmer living nearby rushed to the scene of the wreck and he thought Mr. Ballou died within a few minutes. Mr. Ballou was a native of Ashland having been born here Feb. 15, 1878 and continued to reside in the community all his life. He was successfully engaged in farming for many years. After moving to Ashland he maintained an active interest in his farm operations.

Surviving are his wife, Daisy; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fenton and Mrs. Sue Cummer, both of Pomona, California; one brother, Otis Ballou, Ashland; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Ballou, Colorado Springs, Colo.; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A son, Martin Ballou, died January 27, 1949. The body was brought to the Marcy Chapel, and funeral arrangements were pending at the time The Gazette went to press Wednesday afternoon.

Ashland Gazette, January 13, 1955⁷⁸⁸⁴

Funeral Rites For James B. Ballou

James Bissell Ballou, the second child of Martin E. and his wife, Jessie Bissell Ballou, was born Feb. 15, 1878 at Ashland, Nebr. After a long and fruitful life he departed this life on Jan. 4, 1955. His death occurred in an auto accident near Albion, where he was going to look after farm interests.

In 1902 he was married to Daisy Tarpenning, also of Ashland, and to this union was born one son, Martin Emor Ballou.

With the exception of a few years he lived at Belgrade, Mr. Ballou lived and farmed in the Ashland community. Jim, with his wife, Daisy, was residing in Ashland at the time of his passing.

He was preceded in death by his son, Martin; his sister, Mrs. Jessie Swanson, and one brother, Emor.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Daisy; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fenton and Mrs. Sue Cummer of Pomona, Calif.; one brother, Otis Ballou, of Ashland; his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Ballou, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mr. Ballou was active in both the Christian and Congregational churches of Ashland. He was an outstanding and successful farmer. Being a devoted student of history, he carried on an active and concerned interest in current events. His grandchildren filled an exceptionally large part in his full life.

The funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Friday, Jan. 7, at the Marcy chapel. Rev C. B. Howells of the Congregational church officiated. Mrs. Howard Anderson was the organist.

Pallbearers were Cloyd Turner, B. A. Greenslit, Ralph Raikes, Joe Perryman, Ed Kuhl and Charles Walton.

Burial was made at the Ashland cemetery.

Ashland Gazette, July 10, 1958²⁷⁹³

Funeral Held For Mrs. Craig

Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Ballou Craig, 78, who died suddenly on Friday morning, June 27, were held Tuesday afternoon, July 1, at the First Congregational church in Ashland. The Rev. Z. M. Bressler conducted the services. Mrs. Warren Robinson sang “It Is Well With My Soul” and “Sweet By and By,” accompanied at the organ by Mrs. C. D. Lutton, Jr. Pallbearers were Ralph Raikes, C. N. Turner, Ed. Kuhl, Charles Walton, Otis Ballou, and Fred Bontz. Burial was in the Ashland Cemetery. Kenneth Marcy made the arrangements. Daisy Tarpenning, one of the five children of William and Mary Tarpenning, was born near Ashland Oct. 15, 1879. She joined the Christian church at the age of 14, later transferring her membership to the Congregational church. On Dec. 3, 1902, she married James B. Ballou. To this union was born one son, Martin, who died Jan. 27, 1949, at the age of 45. For a few years after their marriage, the Ballous lived in Nance county but later returned to the Ashland vicinity where they lived for the rest of their lives. Mr. Ballou died Jan 4, 1955. On Jan. 27, 1958, Mrs. Ballou married a school classmate, Harry E. Craig.

Mrs. Ballou has been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Ashland for 28 years, a member of the Order of the Nile at Omaha, and of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Ashland. She is survived by her husband, Harry Craig; one brother, George Tarpenning, of Blackwell, Okla.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Mary Alig and children of Apple Valley, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Duane Olson and children of Pueblo, Colo.; Miss Jessie Ballou of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. James Ballou and Cathy of Apple Valley, Calif.; also Mrs. Ben Fenton of Pomona, Calif. a daughter-in-law.

Census Records

Date	Location	Enumerated Names
June 8, 1900303	Clear Creek, Saunders, Nebraska	Martin Emor Ballou Jessie Harriet Bissell Emor Smith Ballou James Bissel Ballou Jessie Caroline Ballou Elizabeth Anna Ballou Otis Martin Ballou Susan Marjory Ballou
January 20, 1920299	Clear Creek, Saunders, Nebraska	James Bissel Ballou Daisy B. Tarpening Martin Emor Ballou
May 4, 19402491	Clear Creek, Saunders, Nebraska	Martin Emor Ballou Mildred Rose Manley Daughter Mary Ballou Martin Emor Ballou Jessie Cecilia Ballou James E. Ballou Son James Bissel Ballou Daisy B. Tarpening
April 11, 19509462	Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska	James Bissel Ballou Daisy B. Tarpening