Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
married Caroline L. Farrand, dau. of Bethuel Clinton and Laura (Whitman) Farrand, 11/4/1968, in Port Huron, MI; children: 5, Emma McAllen(Hinchman), Fannie, Caroline W. (Knuepfer), Catharine F. (Heavenrich) and Farrand E.
Number of Children: 5
Background
Education:
common schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish ancestry. Son of William and Ruth (McAllen) Ballentine. Came to Mich. in 1850; spent 3 years on a farm; entered dry goods business as clerk in Port Huron; formed dry goods firm of S. L. & D. Ballentine with brother, 1867. member of the board of education for nearly 25 years; was also one of the founders of the Commercial Bank, and a promoter of the narrow gauge railroad into the Thumb of Michigan. He was interested in the Port Huron City Electric Railway and other commercial interests in city and county
Notable Facts:
Mich. Republican Rep. from 1st District of St. Clair Co., 1901-02; member of the Board of Education; founder of the Commercial Bank; promoter of narrow gauge railroad into the Thumb of Mich.