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Note: Military Service: U.S. Navy (Spanish-American War-Phillipines). Souvenier Saber from Spanish-American War-Phillipines (now in Robert Ballard's possession). Diary of events leading up to the battle of Manilla Bay and beyond also in his possession. Lived: Coal, Missouri after marriage; moved to Colorado; moved to Washington in 1912; 126 N. St. NE, Auburn, Washington Occupation: Alaska Whaler, Teacher, Telegraph Operator, Lead Miner, Rail Road Brakeman from 1913-1925 for Northern Pacific. Died in a Northern Pacific train #676 accident near Snohomish, Washington while at work (fell from moving engine and run over). Member: Lodge 864 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Brakeman 1910 Census Santa Clara Precinct 7, Huerfano County, Colorado enumerated April 20, 1919 Dwelling #76, Family #76 BALLARD, A. N., head, m/w, 36, MO KY MO, brakeman-railroad D.R.G. ________, E., wife, f/w, 38, IL Germany OH, married 10 years, mother of 4, 4 living ________, George, son, m/w, 8, MO MO IL ________, Dewey, son, m/w, 7, MO MO IL ________, Marion E., son, m/w, 5, MO MO IL ________, Hervet N., son, m/w, 6/12, CO MO MO (this is Herbert) 1920 Census 3rd precinct, City of Auburn, King County Washington enumerated January 20, 1920 Dwelling #137, Family #138 Address: 214 N. Witt St., Auburn, WA BALLARD, Albert N., head, m/w, 47, MO KY MO, Trainman-N.O.R.R. ________, Emma, wife, f/w, 50, IL Germany OH ________, George W., son, m/w, 18, MO MO IL ________, Dewey P., son, m/w, 16, MO MO IL ________, Marion, son, m/w, 14, MO MO IL ________, Herbert, son, m/w, 10, CO MO IL ALBERT NORMAN BALLARD worked as Brakeman on Northern Pacific Railroad freight trains - from 1913 to 1925. He had no set run but went by a list. After a "run" his name was placed at the bottom of the list. He would call in to find out how close to the top of the list he was. Sometimes he was called out at night. The "silk-run" was his favorite duty. The train would carry raw silk on 1 to 4 cars but no caboos, and it required a fast run from Auburn to Ellensburg, Washington (about 3 hours). Then he rode back as a passenger and got paid for a full 8 hours work. Some freight runs took as high as 16 hours; for which he was paid overtime. He was returning from an Auburn to Sumas run when he was accidentally killed in Snohomish. While switching cars he stepped from a small step on the engine to the platform. He slipped on a protruding spike head and fell under the wheel - hitting his head on the engine, causing a skull fracture. The train was moving when he fell and the wheel tore his arm open from hand to shoulder. The Sentinel, Auburn Washington, June 24, 1925 - A.N. BALLARD MEETS DEATH AT SNOHOMISH Albert N. Ballard, Northern Pacific railway trainman, was fatally injured at about 6:15 o'clock Wednesday morning one mile south of Snohomish, while riding the pilot of the engine of his train. According to information gathered his foot caught on a tie in a trestle, throwing him to the ground. He died a few moments after the accident. According to fellow workers, the locomotive had been to the water tower and was returning to the bunkers. The other brakeman stepped off the pilot to couple the engine onto a long line of freight cars. Mr. Ballard on the left hand side was to step off and open the switch. It was presumed he must have stepped or slipped off the pilot. Mr. Ballard was born Jan. 22, 1874, at Clinton, Mo. He was united in marriage to Miss Emma Reader August 2, 1900. They soon moved to Cole, Mo., where Mr. Ballard was employed, and then went to Colorado where he was a telegraph operator. The Ballards came to this state in 1912 and since that time he had been employed in the train service of the Northern Pacific. For 12 years they resided in Auburn making their home at 126 N. Street northeast. He leaves to mourn him his wife, Mrs. Emma Ballard, Four sons, George, Dewey, Marion and Herbert, his mother, Mrs. M. C. Ballard, of Bainbridge Island, and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Logg of Seattle, and Mrs. Bertha Young of Pleasanton, Kans. Mr. Ballard was a highly respected member of Lodge No. 864, B. of R.T., of which he was secretary and treasurer. He was chairman of the local grievance committee of his lodge, which was proof of the high esteem in which he was held by his fellow workers. Funeral arrangements are pending as The Sentinel goes to press. Auburn Washington, June 25, 1925 - A. N. BALLARD, POPULAR RAIL WORKER, KILLED Brakeman, Secretary of Local B. of R.T., Victim of Accident Near Snohomish FUNERAL IS SUNDAY Unfortunate Man Fell From Engine in Unexplained Manner ---Many Mourn Passing. Coming as a terrible shock to the hosts of Auburn People who know Albert N. Ballard intimately and respected him highly, news of his death following an accident near Snohomish reached this city early Wednesday morning. He received his fatal injuries while at his work as brakeman on Northern Pacific train No. 676, on the run between Everett and Auburn. Conductor on the train was L. S. Wrenn, engineer was G. V. Hovey and fireman was I. G. Farmer. They were able to give only a general description of the accident, which occurred new Snohomish. It is known that Mr. Ballard fell from the locomotive, but just how he lost his balance can not be determined. He was partially ran over by the engine, the back of his head terribly crushed and the left arm completely severed. His knees also were badly lacerated. Word was immediately flashed to Auburn of the accident and members of the family planned to leave at once for Snohomish. Before they could take their departure, however, a second message brought word of his death. Undertaker James F. Lemar at once left and brought the body to the Connell & LeMar mortuary here. Funeral services will occur at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Harlan R. Stone being in charge. Special music is being arranged, and members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, of which organization Mr. Ballard was secretary, will attend in a body. They will conduct a brief ceremony at the church. Mr. Ballard was a Spanish American war veteran, and an effort is being made to secure six veterans of this war to serve as pall-bearers. A Spanish-American veterans' ritual will be read at the grave, burial being made in Mountain View cemetery under direction of Mr. Lemar. Mr. Ballard was born in Clinton, Missouri, January 22, 1874. With his family he moved to Auburn several years ago, taking up his work as brakeman for the Northern pacific. He has been very active in trainmen's activities here, his work as secretary of the B. of R. T. local here being particularly valuable. He is survived by his widow, Emma Ballard, and four sons, George, Dewey, Marion and Herbert. The first named is married, the others all living at home. Dewey is a member of the Auburn national guard unit and was in camp at Camp Murray when the fatal accident of his father occurred.
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