JOHN son of Thomas Ballard, Jr. Children Edward James David John Nicholas William Wilson Elizabeth m. Pleasant Jarman JAMES brother of John m. ANN dau of David Rodes and died 1853 Children Garland David Thomas Susan wife of Thomas L. Shelton Selina wife of Thomas Buhannon Judith wife of Nimrod Day Frances wife of Porter Cleveland Sophia wife of Hudson Oaks Mary wife of William Thompson WILLIAM son of first Thomas married a daughter of William Jarman and lived below Mechum's Depot; and his son John P. after occupying a position with Valentine, Fry & Co. in Charlottesville, removed to Richmond, where he founded the Ballard House, formerly one of the most popular hotels in that city. BLAND married Frances, daughter of John Shiffett, and died in 1809. His family consisted of five sons and ten daughters. He donated the ground on which the old Ivy Creek Methodist Church was built. Source, History of Albemarle Co. Va by Rev. Edgar Woods pub. 1900