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)
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