Fifth Generation 
Fifth Generation 143. Lois (Louisa) Balcom was born in 1827 in Silver Lake, Susquehanna Co., PA and died in 1904 in Tracy Creek, Broome County, NY aged 77.
Birth Notes: Lois is buried at Tracy Creek Cemeterym, Tracy Creek, NY
Noted events in her life were:
1. Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 1827, Silver Lake, Susquehanna Co., PA.
Lois married John Whittaker, son of Amos Whittaker and Lydia Ames, in 1846. John was born on 21 Apr 1822 in Vestal, Broome County, NY and died on 27 Feb 1875 in Tracy Creek, Broome County, NY aged 52.
Birth Notes: John is buried at Tracy Creek Cemetery, Tracy Creek, NY
Noted events in his life were:
1. Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 21 Apr 1822, Vestal, Broome County, NY.
Children from this marriage were:
216 F i. Alice Whittaker was born on 9 Jun 1847 in Vestal, Broome County, NY and died on 8 Aug 1921 in Broome County, NY (?) aged 74.
Birth Notes: Alice is buried at Vestal Park Cemetery, Broome County, NY
Alice married George E. Morton, son of Spencer Morton and Julia Ann Bowen, on 5 Nov 1865. George was born on 4 Apr 1844 in Warren, Bradford County, PA and died on 23 Jan 1915 in Johnson City, Broome County, NY aged 70.
Death Notes: George served as a private in Co. B 50th Eng. 22 Aug 1864 - 14 June 1865
Noted events in his life were:
1. Alt. Death: Alt. Death, 23 Jan 1915, Johnson City, Broome County, NY.
217 F ii. Melissa Whittaker was born in 1850.
218 F iii. Clarissa B. Whittaker was born on 6 Aug 1852 in Vestal, Broome County, NY and died on 26 Apr 1921 in Endicott, Broome County, NY aged 68.
Birth Notes: Clarissa is buried at Vestal Park Cemetery, Broome County, NY
Clarissa married Henry A. Morton, son of Spencer Morton and Julia Ann Bowen, on 13 Nov 1869 in North Trenton. Henry was born on 10 Jun 1847 in Warren, Bradford County, PA and died on 28 Dec 1914 in Endicott, Broome County, NY aged 67.
Death Notes: Henry is buried at Vestal Park Cemetery, Broome County, NY. He served as a private in Co. F N.Y. 5th Cav. 11 Jan 1864 - 19 Jul 1865. Had lef inguinal hernia & injury of head resulting in vertigo.
145. Caroline Balcom was born in 1834 in Tracy Creek, Broome County, NY.
Caroline married ? Plough in 1887.
Marriage Notes: Lived in Tracey Creek, Broome County, NY in 1887
Noted events in their marriage were:
1. Alt. Marriage: Alt. Marriage, 1887.
The child from this marriage was:
146. Francis C. Balcom was born in 1837 in Tracy Creek, Broome County, NY.
Francis married Lydia Emily Goodenow, daughter of Arnold Edmund Goodenow and Emily Ezra Esburg, on 9 Jun 1861 in Apalachin, Tioga County, NY. Lydia was born on 11 Jul 1838 in Oswego, Oswego County, NY and died on 12 Dec 1930 in River Forrest, IL aged 92.
Children from this marriage were:
220 M i. Myron Balcom was born on 31 Oct 1862 and died on 4 Jan 1865 in Tracy Creek, Broome County, NY aged 2.
221 F ii. Clara L. Balcom was born on 15 Jun 1864 in Vestal, Broome County, NY and died on 17 Jan 1924 aged 59.
Clara married William H. Green.
222 M iii. Jean Bart Balcom was born in 1864 in Vestal, Broome County, NY.
Jean married Rose Gibbs.
223 M iv. Francis Ward Balcom was born in 1872 in Vestal, Broome County, NY.
Francis married Bess Garard.
224 F v. Florence Mary Balcom was born in 1874 in Vestal, Broome County, NY.
225 F vi. Emily L. Balcom was born in 1870 in Vestal, Broome County, NY.
Emily married Ralph Grant.
226 M vii. Ernest E. Balcom was born in 1866 in Vestal, Broome County, NY.
148. Edson Nehemiah Balcom was born in 1859.
Edson married Susan Marie Gardner.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 228 M i. Glenn Edson Balcom was born in 1890.
149. Edwin Ruthvin Ross was born in 1829 and died in 1905 aged 76.
Edwin married Mary Banker in 1848. Mary was born in 1833 and died in 1904 aged 71.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 229 M i. John Wallace Ross was born in 1851.
150. Milo Ross was born in 1830 and died in 1919 aged 89.
Milo married Emily Nichols in 1854. Emily was born in 1831 and died in 1911 aged 80.
The child from this marriage was:
230 F i. Vira Ross .
151. Morris Whitney Balcom was born on 5 Aug 1817 and died on 15 Sep 1902 aged 85.
General Notes: Morris Whitney Balcom 1st child of George Balcom and Wealthy Whitney Balcom was one of the early settlers of Hillsdale Co., Michigan. He moved from Kendall, N.Y. to Allen, Michigan in 1839. He was a carpenter by trade and built many of the buildings in the vicinity of Reading, Michigan. He returned to N.Y. State for two years before settling permanently in Michigan." Taken from Balcom Records by Frank Balcom, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Morris married Cynthia Archer.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 231 M i. Wilson Balcom was born on 16 Jan 1841 and died in 192 aged -1649.
+ 232 F ii. Welthy Balcom .
+ 233 F iii. Anna Balcom .
+ 234 F iv. Cynthia Balcom was born on 4 Feb 1860 and died in 1945 aged 85.
+ 235 M v. Morris Balcom Jr. was born on 5 Feb 1862.
236 M vi. Butler Balcom was born on 23 Jul 1864 and died on 20 Sep 1865 aged 1.
+ 237 M vii. Albert Balcom was born on 14 Aug 1870 and died on 2 Feb 1929 aged 58.
Morris next married Laura Sanderson. Laura was born on 17 Apr 1859.
152. Abner Balcom was born on 19 Sep 1819 in Ontario County, NY and died on 18 Dec 1871 in Reading Twp, Hillsdale County, MI aged 52.
Birth Notes: Abner came to Michigan from New York State soon after his brother Morris had come, and settled on a farm adjoining, in the town of Allen. He was a shoemaker by trade. He lived in Hillsdale for a time, but finally returned to his farm, where he died.
Death Notes: Death record residing in "Liber A Pg 44" as per Hillsdale County clerk:
Name: Abner Balcom
Record No.: 22
Date of death: Dec. 18, 1871
Male or Female: Male
Married, Sincle, Widowed or Widower: Married
Age: 52 years, 2 months, 29 days
Place of death: Reading, Michgian
Disease or Cause of Death: Consumption
Birth place: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Parents Names: George Balcom, Welthy Balcom
Date of Record: July 16, 1872
General Notes: Biography of Abner Balcom as printed in the "Portrait and Biographical Album of Hillsdale Co., MI," page 965.
"Abner Balcom, deceased, was formerly a farmer of Reading Township, where he is held in respectful remembrance as an honest man and a good citizen. He was a native of New York State, and was born Sept 19, 1819. He was reared to manhood in Ontario County, and in boyhood learned the trade of shoemaker, which he did not, however, adopt as his life work, preferring agricultural pursuits, but in after years occasionally worked at this youthful trade quite profitably for the benefit of neighbors. Our subject met Miss Harriett Aldrich in Hopewell, N.Y. and to her good influence, able assistance and unselfish devotion to his interests, he owed much of his success in life. Her parents were David and Nancy (Harrington) Aldrich, both now deceased. They were natives of New York State, where the father died in middle life, having been a farmer there for many years. His widow lived to come to Michigan, and finally died in Reading Township. At the time of her death she was the wife of John Rising, her third husband, her second husband having been Robert R. Russell. Mrs. Balcom of this notice was born in Hopewell, Ontario County N.Y. Aug 7, 1819. Her father dying when she was about seven years of age, her training and education evolved upon her mother and she still continued to reside in her native town until her marriage to our subject, and even after that, as the first few years of their wedded life were spent in Hopewell. In 1846 they left their native State and came to Michigan, that they might secure for themselves the benefits of its wonderful agricultural resources, and build up anew a home in which to rear their children. They located in Allen Township, where Mr. Balcom purchased a farm, which he subsequently sold, and purchased the farm on section 3 of Reading Township, which his widow now owns. It comprises 100 acres of land very pleasantly located in a most fertile and productive region, which by his care and intelligent management in the years of patient toil that followed his settlement upon it, Mr. Balcom brought to a high state of cultivation, not exceeded by that of any other farm in the neighborhood.
On the 18th of December, 1871, our subject departed this life, although not then past middle age. By his death his family was deprived of a loving, thoughtful husband and a devoted father, and the community lost one of its most valuable members. His character and conduct were above reproach; he was a sincere and manly Christian, and an active member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, which he had been officially connected. In politics he favored the Republican Party. To him and his wife, were born five daughters, of whom one is now deceased, Marietta; she was the wife of W.H. Murray, who is now living in Reading Township. The record of those surviving is as follows: Ann Jenette is the wife of J.O. Smith and they now live in Atchison, Holt Co. Neb; Ellen is the wife of Rev. H.H. Whittaker, and they live in Dover Michigan; Emma is the wife fo R. Baggarly, and they live on a farm in Eaton County, Mich; Carrie A. is the wife of Chauncey F. Rising, a hardware merchant in Allen.
Since the death of her husband Mrs. Balcom has succesfully managed the farm that he bequeathed her, showing marked judgement and ability, and keeping the farm up to the same high standard that it had attained in her husband's day. She is universally esteemed for her kind and amiable disposition and her great worth. She has been a valued member of the Free-Will Baptist church for several years."
Abner married Harriet Aldrich, daughter of David Aldrich and Nancy Harrington. Harriet was born on 7 Aug 1819 in Hopewell, Ontario County, NY and died on 26 Nov 1902 aged 83.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 238 F i. Ann Jenette Balcom was born on 12 May 1841 and died on 4 May 1934 aged 92.
+ 239 F ii. Marietta Balcom was born on 4 Feb 1843 and died on 29 Sep 1879 aged 36.
+ 240 F iii. Sarah 'Ellen' Balcom was born on 10 Jul 1848 and died on 28 May 1899 aged 50.
+ 241 F iv. Harriet 'Emma' Balcom was born on 9 Oct 1851 and died on 1 Mar 1901 aged 49.
+ 242 F v. Caroline Adelaide 'Carrie' Balcom was born on 30 May 1863 and died on 22 Apr 1934 in Fontana, CA aged 70.
153. Myron Balcom was born on 16 Jul 1823 in Kendall, NY and died on 16 Jul 1906 in Ionia, MI aged 83.
Birth Notes: Myron as a boy had a desire to be a sailor but his parents objected. When he was of age, he signed up with a whaling vessel for three years, and sailed from an Atlantic Port around the Horn and spent most of the three years on the Pacific Ocean ... 1843, 1844 .. As a Whaler from the South to the Far North. When he returned home, he had already signed up for another trip but his mother's poor health caused him to abandon the trip. He located on a farm in Ionia Co., Mich. He held a number of Town offices, and finally became Judge of Probate in Ionia Co., as a Democrat."
Taken from Balcom Records by Frank Balcom, Indianapolis.
General Notes: Myron Balcom's Whaling Voyage
Myron married Sarah Williston. Sarah was born on 7 Jun 1830 and died on 30 Dec 1903 in Ionia, MI aged 73.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 243 F i. Alice 'Allie' A. Balcom was born on 27 Aug 1852 in Ionia, MI and died on 12 May 1892 in Grand Rapids, MI aged 39.
+ 244 M ii. Frank Marion Balcom was born on 27 Jan 1856 in Ionia, MI and died on 16 May 1917 in Ionia, MI aged 61.
+ 245 F iii. Flora Balcom was born on 16 Jul 1867 in Ionia, MI and died on 26 Dec 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI aged 76.
154. Laurana Balcom was born on 16 Apr 1829 and died on 7 Dec 1916 aged 87.
Laurana married John Rising.
The child from this marriage was:
246 M i. Myron Rising was born on 29 Jun 1854.
155. Jane Balcom was born in 1831.
Jane married Gaylord Speaker.
Children from this marriage were:
247 M i. Edgar Speaker .
+ 249 F iii. Lura Speaker was born on 30 Dec 1866.
156. Caroline Balcom was born on 7 Jul 1834 and died on 24 Nov 1912 aged 78.
Caroline married John Archer.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 250 F i. Wealthy Archer was born on 11 Oct 1857 and died on 17 Jan 1925 aged 67.
157. William Henry Balcom was born on 23 Aug 1836 and died on 13 Jul 1923 aged 86.
Birth Notes: William attended Hillsdale College. His name as a student is in the first catalogue issued by the college. He taught school and music and later settled on a farm in Allen, Michigan.
Taken from Balcom records by Frank Balcom, Indianapolis.
William married Adelaide Ransome.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 251 M i. William Henry Balcom Jr. was born on 8 Jul 1860 and died on 3 Jun 1952 aged 91.
+ 252 M ii. George G. Balcom was born on 11 Aug 1864.
161. Mahlon Balcom was born in 1832 in NY.
Mahlon married Frances Gage before 1870. Frances was born in 1835.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 253 M i. Homer Gage Balcom was born on 16 Feb 1870 in Chili, NY and died on 3 Jul 1938 aged 68.
163. Sarah Elizabeth Northrop was born on 5 Jun 1828.
Sarah married Samuel A. Bates in Morton, NY.
The child from this marriage was:
167. Asahel Balcom Northrop was born on 5 Jul 1842 and died on 7 Dec 1918 aged 76.
Birth Notes: Asahel was a veteran in the Civil War.
Noted events in his life were:
1. Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 5 Jul 1842.
Asahel married Clarissa Bowerman.
Children from this marriage were:
255 M i. Hiram Olmstead Northrop was born on 10 Jun 1870 and died on 1 Mar 1871.
+ 256 M ii. Harry Charles Northrop was born on 10 Jul 1872 and died on 15 Oct 1899 aged 27.
+ 257 F iii. Alvira Blanch Northrop was born on 3 Jan 1878.
169. Hiram Olmstead Northrop was born on 6 Sep 1845 and died on 29 Mar 1897 aged 51.
Hiram married Lura Archer.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 258 M i. Milan Burr Northrop was born on 10 Oct 1875.
+ 259 M ii. Milton Hiram Northrop was born on 6 Sep 1886.
+ 260 M iii. Charles Archer Northrop was born on 16 May 1891.
170. William Burr Northrop was born on 20 Dec 1847 and died on 30 Jan 1902 aged 54.
William married Augusta Randall in Morton, NY.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 261 F i. Frances Northrop was born on 20 Apr 1884.
262 F ii. Agnes Ray Northrop was born on 16 Mar 1894 and died on 25 Jul 1894.
263 M iii. Randall Burr Northrop was born on 21 Oct 1898 and died on 2 May 1899.
264 M iv. Agnes Ray Northrop was born on 16 Mar 1894 and died on 25 Jul 1894.
171. Lemuel Balcom was born on 11 Feb 1811 in Orleans Co, New York and died on 22 Jan 1892 aged 80.
Lemuel married Betsy Bennett in Nov 1844.
The child from this marriage was:
265 F i. Eleanor Balcom was born in 1848.
173. Constant Balcom was born on 28 Mar 1819 in Orleans Co, New York and died on 14 Aug 1853 aged 34.
Constant married Nancy Holland on 28 Feb 1842 in Barre, Orleans, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
266 F i. Adaline Balcom was born in 1847.
176. Andrew Jackson Balcom was born on 19 Nov 1827 and died on 11 Feb 1904 aged 76.
Andrew married Adeline Paine on 23 Dec 1858.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 268 M i. James Andrew Balcom was born on 19 Mar 1866 in Murray, New York.
177. Lucy A. Balcom was born on 17 Aug 1831 in Orleans Co, New York and died on 14 Dec 1925 in Denver, Colorado aged 94.
Lucy married James T. Downs on 29 Apr 1854 in Murray, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
269 F i. Frances Emeline "Fannie" Downs was born in 1853.
270 M ii. Fred Downs was born on 20 Aug 1854 and died in 1927 in Denver, CO aged 73.
271 M iii. Edwin Downs was born on 20 Aug 1854.
272 F iv. Kate Downs was born on 2 Oct 1863.
273 F v. Thetia Downs was born on 22 Jul 1870.
Thetia married B. J. Pluncket on 18 Apr 1893.
180. Emeline A. Balcom was born on 23 Nov 1836 and died on 26 Jan 1905 in Denver, CO aged 68.
Emeline married Rev. Lysander Palmer on 27 Apr 1858.
The child from this marriage was:
186. Lucian 'Luke' Balcom was born in 1852 in Livingston County, NY.
Lucian married Mary Jamison. Mary was born in 1854 in PA.
Noted events in her life were:
1. Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 1854, Harrisburg, PA.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 275 M i. Isaac Balcom was born on 12 Feb 1875 in Livingston County, NY, died on 25 Nov 1930 in Livingston County, NY aged 55, and was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Dansville, Livingston County, NY.
+ 276 M ii. Alonzo Balcom was born in 1873 in Dansville, Livingston County, NY.
277 F iii. Cory Balcom was born in 1870 in Dansville, Livingston County, NY.
+ 278 M iv. Thomas J. Balcom was born on 25 Nov 1876 in Dansville, Livingston County, NY and died in May 1968 in Dansville, Livingston County, NY aged 91.
198. John Livermore Jr. was born on 6 Dec 1812 in Sangerfield, Oneida, NY and died on 11 Mar 1839 in Hillsdale County, MI aged 26.
John married Mary N. Martin, daughter of John Martin and Abigale Norton. Mary was born on 16 Mar 1819 in Milan, NY and died in 1899 in Hillsdale County, MI aged 80.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 279 F i. Mary A. Livermore was born on 12 Apr 1842 and died on 4 Apr 1884 aged 41.
200. Ezra Taft Balcom was born on 21 Aug 1827 in NY, USA and died on 31 Dec 1878 aged 51.
General Notes: · Occupation 1856 Iowa Census lists him as a carpenter
· Census 1860 US Federal Census at Center, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Florin, James E., William H. (Standing)
Ezra Neltson & James Marion (Approx 1906-09)
Ezra married Diademia Eliza Hazelett on 16 Sep 1847 in Athens, OH. Diademia was born on 14 Feb 1829.
Marriage Notes: Athens County Marriage Records 16 September 1847: Ezra T. Balcom and Diademia Hazelett married by License.
General Notes:
She was the daughter of James Hazlett and Lucretia (Maiden Name Unknown).
Harriet Balcom-Dennison has the name spelled 'Diademia' which was taken from the Bible of Fred Balcom.
United States Census, 1880, Grant, Jewell, Kansas, United States
Household
Diadamie Balcom*
Wesley Balcom
?Anna Balcom
Henry Balcom
Jessie Balcom
Kate Balcom
William Snodgrass
* Father's Birthplace - Pennsylvania, United States; Mother's Birthplace - Ireland
Children from this marriage were:
280 M i. Nathan S. Balcom was born on 28 Jul 1848 in Athens, Athens Co., OH and died on 28 Nov 1848 in Athens, Athens Co., OH.
Burial Notes: Buried in Troy Baptist Cemetery, Athens Ohio.
281 F ii. Amandy Sophia Balcom was born on 30 Dec 1849 in Athens, Athens Co., OH and died on 22 Aug 1850 in Athens, Athens Co., OH.
Burial Notes: Buried in Troy Baptist Cemetery, Athens Ohio.
282 M iii. James E. Balcom was born on 1 Jun 1851 in Athens, Athens Co., OH.
General Notes: He was a teacher in Iowa at age 19 years.
James married Eveline (Balcom, James E.)
Eveline (Wife of James E. Balcom)
283 M iv. Willard Balcom was born on 27 Apr 1852 in Athens, Athens Co., OH and died on 14 Sep 1854 in Iowa aged 2.
+ 284 M v. Charles Marion 'Charlie' Balcom was born on 21 May 1855 in Red Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa and died on 6 Jan 1932 in Opportunity, Washington aged 76.
+ 285 M vi. Ezra Neltson 'Nelt' Balcom was born on 1 Apr 1857 in Red Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa and died in Sep 1945 in Chelan, Washington aged 88.
+ 286 M vii. Florin Wesley 'Wes' Balcom was born on 5 May 1859 in Iowa and died on 9 Jun 1923 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington aged 64.
287 M viii. Elmer Balcom was born on 3 Aug 1861 in Iowa.
288 F ix. Mary Ann Balcom was born on 16 Aug 1863 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio and died before 1944.
General Notes: US Census 1870: US Federal Census at Red Oak, Montgomery, Iowa, USA.
Was living in Chariton Co., Missouri in 1900 --- Harriet Balcom Denison.
Mary married William J. Snodgrass on 14 Jun 1879. William was born in 1858 and died on 7 Feb 1922 aged 64.
+ 289 M x. William Henry Balcom was born on 15 Oct 1865 in Cass Co., Iowa and died on 3 Mar 1941 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington aged 75.
290 F xi. Diademia Jesse Balcom was born on 30 Sep 1867 in Cass Co., Iowa.
291 F xii. Katy Plumily Balcom was born on 19 Nov 1869 in Cass Co., Iowa and died on 11 Mar 1900 in St Joe, Buchanan Co., Missouri aged 30.
Katy married Harman M. Johnson.
208. Elias Cabot Balcom was born about 1827 in Canadagua, Ontario Co., NY and died in Feb 1878 aged about 51.
Death Notes: Died two weeks before Sarada was born.
General Notes:
Tradition says that about 1860, Elias left his family and took a new wife, Elizabeth Gavartney and went to Clay Co., West Virginia where he built a mill on the Gauley River. Very shortly before the mill was finished and about two weeks before a new daughter was born, he died, cause unknown. His wife took the baby, only a few weeks old, and by horse back, went back to Ohio. The child was named Sarada. According to her death record, she was born 24 Feb 1878 in Clay Co., W. Vir. She was married first to ____Vance, then to ____Hazlett. She died in Columbus, OH 5 Dec 1954.
Elias married Susanna Cullems on 28 Jun 1848 in Athens, OH.
General Notes: Following the death of Elias she subsequently married twice.
Children from this marriage were:
292 F i. Cleora Balcom .
Cleora married (Balcom, C.) Mansfield.
+ 293 M ii. Ira George Balcom was born on 4 Apr 1856 in Portsmouth, Scioto, OH and died on 12 Jul 1948 in Kerney, Buffalo, OH aged 92.
+ 295 F iv. Marilla Balcom .
Elias next married Elizabeth Gwartney on 15 Jul 1858 in Harrison Co., IN. Elizabeth was born about 1839 in Indiana.
Marriage Notes: Book C page 436.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 296 F i. Sarada Dell Balcom was born on 24 Feb 1878 in Clay Co., West Virginia and died on 5 Dec 1954 in Columbus, Ohio aged 76.
209. Elizabeth Balcom was born about 1830.
Elizabeth married Sylvonus E. Paulk on 23 May 1847.
The child from this marriage was:
297 F i. Zelda Paulk .
General Notes: Reportedly married a Mr. Frazer.
210. James Wells Balcom was born on 5 Jul 1837 in Ohio and died on 31 Jul 1915 in Washington County, Ark. aged 78.
General Notes: 1880 census - listed his occupation as Watch Tinker; also listed his father and mother as being born in NY.
1880 census Greene Co., Indiana-Washington Township. Ark. Land Patents: Washington County granted through 30 June 1908 - Tract #1: Balcom, James W.; Vol. AR 2610.062, Land Ofc. Harrison, 11-SEP-94, Doc.# 9479, Misc. Doc. #12996, Homestead Original; Part # 1: NESW, Sec. 18 Twp. 14 N, R 31W. Tract # 2: Vol, Ar 2610.063, Land Ofc. Harrison, 11-Sept.-94, Doc.#17911, Homestead Orginal; Part # 1; NESE, Sec 18, Twp. 14N, R31W.
Family stories tell of how he was an orphan at the age of 9 and had to fend for himself. He lived with different people and may have been indentured. Also story suggests that he was born in Buffalo, NY and grew up in Cincinnati, OH. He was a Methodist and may have been a Life Member of Masons, Newbery, Ind. Lodge (not proved).
James married Mary Getz on 1 Sep 1861 in Harrison County, IN.
Marriage Notes: Book E page 201.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 298 M i. Emery Justin Balcom was born on 19 Mar 1866 in Indiana and died in Cox Cemetary, Ark.
+ 299 F ii. Catherine Balcom was born about 1868.
James next married Cynthia Lester, daughter of Vincent Lester and Belinda Unknown, on 19 Jun 1870 in Newberry, Green Co., IN. Cynthia was born on 15 Mar 1847 in Newberry, Green Co., IN and died on 26 Feb 1925 in Cash, Craghead Co., AR aged 77.
General Notes: Cynthia death certificate listed her father as Vincent Lester his birth place was Newbury, Ind. Death certificate was signed by John C. Balcom, Cash, Ark. Burial Red School House. The 1880 census show Cynthia's father was born S. Carolina and mother born Penn. (Buried at The Little Red School House, Risher, Ark. Old Red School House is gone. Across the road is old Methodist Church and Cemetery. The building is now a community center and is being restored. Talked to the caretaker and was told about half of the grave markers were bull-dozed into a pile several years ago. We could find no stone for Cynthia. Directions: Hwy 18 South from Cash, Ark. to Risher. After passing the Co-Op turn right on to first road. At next crossroad turn right and follow road to Old Church and Cementry on Left.)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 300 M i. James Lester Balcom was born on 6 Jul 1873 in Indiana and died on 11 Jan 1927 in Sacramento, Calif. aged 53.
+ 301 F ii. Lydia Ella Balcom was born on 13 Oct 1877 in Indiana and died on 5 Feb 1912 in Ark. aged 34.
302 M iii. William Edgar Balcom was born about 1879 in Indiana.
+ 303 M iv. John Calvin Balcom was born on 9 Mar 1882 in Indiana and died on 18 Feb 1971 in Tyronza, Arkansas aged 88.
+ 304 M v. Elias Henry Balcom was born on 21 Apr 1887.
+ 305 M vi. Harry Morris Balcom was born on 8 Aug 1890 in Arkansas.
306 F vii. Laura Maranda Balcom was born on 6 Jul 1873.
307 F viii. Ada Jane Balcom was born on 4 Aug 1885.
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