William Ralston Balch - Author/Journalist

William Ralston Balch (Dec. 9, 1852 - March 8, 1923) was born in Leetown, West Virginia. to the Rev. Lewis P.W. and Emily (Wiggins) Balch. William married Elizabeth Singerly, on June 21, 1881, and they had one daughter they named Eleanor.

It is difficult to find information about William but one thing that can be discovered is that he was an international journalist and author of numerous books(some of which are listed below).


Author of numerous books:

An American Career and Its Triumph: The Life and Public Services of James G. Blaine

The Life of James Abram Garfield (1881)

The Mines, Miners and Mining Interests of the United States (1882)

An American Career and Its Triumph: The Life and Public Services of James Garfield (1884)

Perfect Jewels (1884)

The Battle of Gettysburg; an Historical Account(1885)

The Complete Compendium of Universal Knowledge Containing All You Want to Know...(1895)


Genealogy of William:

Father: Lewis P.W. Balch
Mother: Emily Wiggin

Wife: Elizabeth Singerly
Married: June 21, 1881

Children:

1. Eleanor


Primary Sources/Links:

The Balch Family of Maryland - Gene Edward Balch

Balch Genealogica - By Thomas Willing Balch

Genealogy of the Balch Families in America - By Galusha B. Balch

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