Thomas Ballard went to Albemarle Co in 1738. Had a patent for 320 Acres on Piney Mountain. He died in 1781 Children were: Thomas died 1804 William m dau of William Jarman John David Bland Samuel Ann m Gabriel Maupin Frances Susan m William Pettit Thomas Jr. family John m 1st Elizabeth Thompson d. 1829 James m.Ann Rodes a daughter Frances m.Porter Cleveland James had 7 children Ann m a Bruce Mary m a Davis Lucy m Joseph Harvey Elizabeth m Frost Snow Martha m Thomas Pettit Source: History of Albemarle Co. VA by Rev. Edgar Woods