1935. 11p. by Melvin Gilbert Dodge. 

"Ohio Pioneers: A Genealogical Record" by Melvin Gilbert Dodge chronicles the life of Jonathan Ballard and his wife, Eleanor Simmons, as they navigated the challenges of early settlement in Ohio. The book details Jonathan's lineage, his family's migration from New England to the wilderness of Ohio, and the hardships they endured while establishing their homestead. It also highlights the lives of their children and the legacy of the Ballard family, culminating in annual reunions that celebrate their pioneering spirit and contributions to the region.