This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xU.2ADE/494 Message Board Post: Glen, with the information you sent I have been able to speak to the widow of Lester Ballou, she is the Lillie Abbott you wrote about. The Robert W. Ballou you found was going to be my next quest as he was the youngest of the Ballou brothers. I thank you again and will keep you posted! Linda in Louisiana.