Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Ballard, Elizabeth |
Othernames |
Elizabeth Bigelow |
Born |
1826 |
Birthplace |
New York City |
Places of residence |
Her father, Lucius Bigelow bought the home of Dr. Lucius Adams on the corner of Main Street and Gilbert Street in 1887. Elizabeth was 11 years old and this was their summer house. |
Father |
Lucas Bigelow (Music Publisher) |
Notes |
-In 1936, Elizabeth and 10 other women founded the Boys Club as a result in the rise of junevile delinquency. -Upon her death, the property was bequeathed to the town. The home, "Graeloe", was to be torn down and the 5 acres to be used as a park. The greenhouse was preserved and is used as the Ridgefield Garden Club and the Caudatowa Garden Club. |
Spouse |
Edward Lathron Ballard |
