Pike County GaArchives News.....Mr. Abe Ballard and Son Were Struck By Freight Train November 3 1899
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Lynn Cunningham lcunnin1@bellsouth.net September 23, 2003, 6:59 am

The Pike County Journal. Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia

Mr. Abe Ballard, an industrious farmer and his little six year old son, Miller, 
were seriously injured by a freight train Tuesday. They had been to Zebulon to 
do some trading and were returning home. They were in a one-horse wagon and as 
they were crossing the railroad track near Elkins creek, the wagon was struck 
by a freight train and torn to pieces. Mr. Ballard was knocked several feet and 
fell on his head and shoulders. His son was found on the pilot of the engine. 
They were placed in the cab and carried to Zebulon. From the depot they were 
carried to the home of Mr. M.G. Harrison, a brother-in-law to Mr. Ballard.

Dr. Graves, Aycock and Head were called in and their wounds were dressed. It 
was found that Mr. Ballard’s condition was critical. His skull and right 
shoulder had been crushed and he was in an unconscious condition.

The little boy’s skull has been fractured and the skin peeled from his face.

Up to the time of going to press the condition of Mr. Ballard is unchanged. The 
little boy, while seriously hurt, seems to be doing as nicely as could be 
expected.

(Transcribed 09/20/03 Lynn Cunningham)

Additional Comments:
Abraham S. Ballard was a son of William Barnes Ballard, Sr. and Susan J.S. 
Allen. Abraham  was born 9 August 1859 and survived this accident, dying 21 
June 1915. Miller Carlton Ballard, the son involved in the wreck, was born in 
1893 and died 1952

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