Son of John Blackburn Bales.
Ben Bales, son of John and Sarah Ann Bales, was born Oct. 8th 1774 (sic s/b 1854) in Jefferson county, Iowa.
At the age of eighteen he came with his parents to Nebraska, his parents taking a homestead two miles west of Waterbury.
On Mar 16th 1882 he was united in marriage with Fannie E. Wright, they making their home near that of his parents
To this union were born twelve children, nine of whom are living.
He was a member of the Friends Church and took an active part in all church affairs until ill health prevented further participation.
On September 12th, 1937 his death occurred at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 4 days.
He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away Jun 21st, 1935, and leaves three sons, Louis Bales of Allen, Ray Bales of Sioux City, Ia, Alden Bales of Kansas City, MO; six daughters, Mrs Allie Ellis of Allen, Mrs. Eva Roberts of Allen, Mrs. Lavina Montgomery of Birmingham, Wash., Mrs. Bessie Foster of Ackley, Iowa, Mrs. Verlie Johnson of Sioux City, Ia.; two brothers, William of Dayton, Wash. and Frank, of Central City, Nebr. and one sister, Mrs. Annis Hoopengarner of Canoga, Calif.
Among other cousins and relatives he leaves his cousin, Charles M. Bales of Allen, also 22 grand children and seven great grand children.
He was a kind and loving father, a good citizen and among his many friends who knew him well, he will ever be remembered for his cheerfulness and willingness to help others in the time of trouble.
Service at Friend's Church, Wednesday, Sept. 15th, Rev. Slands (Stands?) and Rev. Ralph Clem officiating. Burial in Friends Cemetery.
Ben Bales, son of John and Sarah Ann Bales, was born Oct. 8th 1774 (sic s/b 1854) in Jefferson county, Iowa.
At the age of eighteen he came with his parents to Nebraska, his parents taking a homestead two miles west of Waterbury.
On Mar 16th 1882 he was united in marriage with Fannie E. Wright, they making their home near that of his parents
To this union were born twelve children, nine of whom are living.
He was a member of the Friends Church and took an active part in all church affairs until ill health prevented further participation.
On September 12th, 1937 his death occurred at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 4 days.
He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away Jun 21st, 1935, and leaves three sons, Louis Bales of Allen, Ray Bales of Sioux City, Ia, Alden Bales of Kansas City, MO; six daughters, Mrs Allie Ellis of Allen, Mrs. Eva Roberts of Allen, Mrs. Lavina Montgomery of Birmingham, Wash., Mrs. Bessie Foster of Ackley, Iowa, Mrs. Verlie Johnson of Sioux City, Ia.; two brothers, William of Dayton, Wash. and Frank, of Central City, Nebr. and one sister, Mrs. Annis Hoopengarner of Canoga, Calif.
Among other cousins and relatives he leaves his cousin, Charles M. Bales of Allen, also 22 grand children and seven great grand children.
He was a kind and loving father, a good citizen and among his many friends who knew him well, he will ever be remembered for his cheerfulness and willingness to help others in the time of trouble.
Service at Friend's Church, Wednesday, Sept. 15th, Rev. Slands (Stands?) and Rev. Ralph Clem officiating. Burial in Friends Cemetery.
Son of John Blackburn Bales.
Ben Bales, son of John and Sarah Ann Bales, was born Oct. 8th 1774 (sic s/b 1854) in Jefferson county, Iowa.
At the age of eighteen he came with his parents to Nebraska, his parents taking a homestead two miles west of Waterbury.
On Mar 16th 1882 he was united in marriage with Fannie E. Wright, they making their home near that of his parents
To this union were born twelve children, nine of whom are living.
He was a member of the Friends Church and took an active part in all church affairs until ill health prevented further participation.
On September 12th, 1937 his death occurred at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 4 days.
He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away Jun 21st, 1935, and leaves three sons, Louis Bales of Allen, Ray Bales of Sioux City, Ia, Alden Bales of Kansas City, MO; six daughters, Mrs Allie Ellis of Allen, Mrs. Eva Roberts of Allen, Mrs. Lavina Montgomery of Birmingham, Wash., Mrs. Bessie Foster of Ackley, Iowa, Mrs. Verlie Johnson of Sioux City, Ia.; two brothers, William of Dayton, Wash. and Frank, of Central City, Nebr. and one sister, Mrs. Annis Hoopengarner of Canoga, Calif.
Among other cousins and relatives he leaves his cousin, Charles M. Bales of Allen, also 22 grand children and seven great grand children.
He was a kind and loving father, a good citizen and among his many friends who knew him well, he will ever be remembered for his cheerfulness and willingness to help others in the time of trouble.
Service at Friend's Church, Wednesday, Sept. 15th, Rev. Slands (Stands?) and Rev. Ralph Clem officiating. Burial in Friends Cemetery.
Ben Bales, son of John and Sarah Ann Bales, was born Oct. 8th 1774 (sic s/b 1854) in Jefferson county, Iowa.
At the age of eighteen he came with his parents to Nebraska, his parents taking a homestead two miles west of Waterbury.
On Mar 16th 1882 he was united in marriage with Fannie E. Wright, they making their home near that of his parents
To this union were born twelve children, nine of whom are living.
He was a member of the Friends Church and took an active part in all church affairs until ill health prevented further participation.
On September 12th, 1937 his death occurred at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 4 days.
He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away Jun 21st, 1935, and leaves three sons, Louis Bales of Allen, Ray Bales of Sioux City, Ia, Alden Bales of Kansas City, MO; six daughters, Mrs Allie Ellis of Allen, Mrs. Eva Roberts of Allen, Mrs. Lavina Montgomery of Birmingham, Wash., Mrs. Bessie Foster of Ackley, Iowa, Mrs. Verlie Johnson of Sioux City, Ia.; two brothers, William of Dayton, Wash. and Frank, of Central City, Nebr. and one sister, Mrs. Annis Hoopengarner of Canoga, Calif.
Among other cousins and relatives he leaves his cousin, Charles M. Bales of Allen, also 22 grand children and seven great grand children.
He was a kind and loving father, a good citizen and among his many friends who knew him well, he will ever be remembered for his cheerfulness and willingness to help others in the time of trouble.
Service at Friend's Church, Wednesday, Sept. 15th, Rev. Slands (Stands?) and Rev. Ralph Clem officiating. Burial in Friends Cemetery.
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