Ray Ballenger (1879-1887) - Find a Grave Memorial

Ray Ballenger

Birth

1879

Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA

Death

15 Nov 1887 (aged 7–8)

Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA

Burial

Forest Cemetery

Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA Add to Map

Plot

Sec 8, Lot 32, 2

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From Mahaska County, IA death record: Age 8 yrs 11 mos (which is probably what is written below dirt level). Note for Birth Date left by Jacki Bierma

Inscription

Ray
Son of J.F. & M.E. Ballenger
Died
Nov. 15, 1887
Aged 8y 11m 21d
A precious one from us has gone
a voice we loved is stilled
a place is vacant in our home
which never can be filled.

Gravesite Details

2nd photo of gravestone gives age and the writing/poem that was covered in dirt.

Family Members

Parents

John Franklin Ballinger

1834–1920
Martha E Grimes Ballinger

1839–1909

Siblings

Dailey Carleton Ballinger

1860–1915
Alice Ballinger Picken

1862–1898
William Marion Ballinger

1864–1940
Estella Ballinger Meyer

1866–1957
Franklin R Ballinger

1868–1937
Otto Ballinger

1872–1961
Edgar Ballinger

1874 – unknown
Mary "Mollie" Ballinger Misch

1878–1935

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Ray Ballenger

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John Franklin Ballinger

Martha E Grimes Ballinger

Dailey Carleton Ballinger

Alice Ballinger Picken

William Marion Ballinger

Estella Ballinger Meyer

Franklin R Ballinger

Otto Ballinger

Edgar Ballinger

Mary "Mollie" Ballinger Misch

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