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Achilles William Ballard

Birth

13 Jun 1833

Ohio, USA

Death

12 Sep 1898 (aged 65)

Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA

Burial

Tacoma Cemetery

Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA

Plot5-G-4 #1NMemorial ID 132977127

War Veteran. Age 65 years, 3 months, 29 days.
Cause of death: arteriosclerosis.
He was a lawyer and had lived in Tacoma 8 years prior to his death. Both of his parents were b. Virginia.
He died at 1515 South 11th Street, in Tacoma's 3rd Ward.
C.L. Hoska handled arrangements.
Source of burial: Tacoma Genealogical Society, Veteran Graves in Pierce County.

From Alice - 10-26-2021
According to The Tacoma Daily Ledger, 25 May 1905, he served with Company H, Sixteenth Wisconsin Infantry.

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Achilles W. Ballard
Residence Montezuma IA; 28 years old.
Enlisted on 8/13/1862 as a 1st Sergeant.
On 9/23/1862 he mustered into "B" Co. IA 40th Infantry
He was discharged for promotion on 6/18/1864 at Little Rock, AR
On 6/18/1864 he was commissioned into "G" Co. AR 6th Colored Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
Promotions:
* Sergt Major 11/7/1862
* Capt 6/18/1864
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* 11/7/1862 from company B to Field & Staff
Other Information:
born in Ohio
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
Contributor: The Seakers (50146847) 12-30-2021

Born in Highland County, Ohio. A resident of Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 40th Iowa Infantry. Mustered in as 1st Sergeant of Company B on 23 Sep 1862. Promoted to Sergeant Major on 7 Nov 1862, and transferred to Field and Staff. Discharged for promotion to Captain in the 6th Arkansas Infantry (African Descent) at Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas on 18 Jun 1864. Mustered in for three years as Captain of Company B at Little Rock, Arkansas on 20 Jun 1864. The 6th Arkansas Infantry (African Descent) became the 113th U.S. Colored Infantry. From 30 Sep 1864 to 30 Nov 1864 on medical furlough. On 2 Apr 1865 transferred from Company B (old organization) to Company D (new organization). Started detached duty as Assistant Provost Marshal and Superintendent of Freedmen at Paraclifta, Sevier County, Arkansas on 7 Jul 1865. Resigned his commission on 9 Apr 1866 at DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas. Became a charter member of Wisner Post No. 127 of Montezuma, Iowa on 27 Jan 1883. Served as the first Post Senior Vice Commander. Received an honorable discharge from the Post on 2 Jul 1886. Later joined Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.

Source: https://suvcwdb.org/index.php?r=site/showgrave&graveid=887091

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ANCESTRY:

Name: Achilles W Ballard
Age: 30
Enlistment Rank: Captain
Discharge Rank: Captain
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1834
Military Date: 1864
Unit: 113th US Colored Infantry (Old)
Company: B
Branch of Service: Infantry

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1850 Census:
Willem Ballard
43
Susanah Ballard
41
Children:
Sarah E Ballard
19
Achilles Ballard
17
Thomas M Ballard
14
Willim H Ballard
11
Caroline Ballard
8
Maddion T Ballard
6
Uriah Ballard
4

Buried at Tacoma Cemetery
Row: Cemetery Lot 5 - G Cemetery Section Sec 4
Site: Cemetery Grave Number 1N