James Ballou 
James was born about 1652 in Providence, Rhode Island.1 James' father was Maturin Ballou and his mother was Hannah Pyke. His maternal grandparents were Robert Pyke and Catherine. He had four brothers and a sister, named John, Peter, Nathaniel, Samuel and Hannah. He was the second oldest of the six children. He died about 1741 in Lincoln, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 General Notes
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[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 22, Ed. 1, Tree #3242, Date of Import: Dec 1, 1998]
James Ballou:
Ballous in America; Adin Ballou; OHS: Buried on property in Lincoln, R.I. Had to care for his mother and sister after his father died. Hannah and her daughter deeded their property to him. His brother, John, felt that this was unfair - after John's death, his son, John Jr., sued James for the property stating Hannah was not of sound mind. Court found in favor of James due to his cost of the care for his mother and sister - Also determined that Hannah was indeed of sound mind. Lived in Lincoln, Rhode Island, which was previously named Smithfield. Prior to 1750 named Louisquisset.
