Yes, alas, I do have something else on the Ballard family. I believe this to be the home of Washington Ballard. I looked at the 1860 Federal Census, Philadelphia, Tennessee Post Office, Roane County and it listed no other Ballard for Philadelphia. I checked the Philadelphia portions of the 5th, 6th, and 7th Districts.

Source: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Series I, Volume XXXI, Part 1. October 20, 1863, Action at Philadelphia, Tennessee. Number 7, Reports of Colonel J.J. Morrison, First Georgia Cavalry, commanding Cavalry Brigade. Page 13.

Page 13.

HEADQUARTERS MORRISON'S BRIGADE,

Ballard's, October 21, 1863.

General: I have the honor to acknowledge the reception of your dispatch. Have ordered the wagons, artillery, &c., back as directed. I have been skirmishing with the enemy's advance this morning. They have advanced their infantry, about 3,000 strong, this side of Loudon. The last I have heard of them, their cavalry have been trying to execute a flank movement. I think it very probable that we will have to fall back nearly to Sweet Water, where there are fine natural advantages, as it would not be prudent--so Colonel Dibrell, General Vaughn, and myself have concluded--if the enemy advances, to remain here, as he was re-enforced last night by the Ninth Army Corps, of Burnside's command; so I have learned from a very reliable Southern man from Loudon this morning. I consider the information reliable. I do not think it possible to move them from Loudon without a stronger force than I have. When Mr. Ballard left Loudon the Ninth Corps was on the opposite side, but preparing to come to this side of the river. General White is in command. Loudon is not fortified yet by the enemy. I have thorough scouting parties in the neighborhood of Loudon and will push the enemy as far that way as possible. Will keep you constantly advised of their movements.
I am, colonel, your obedient servant,

J. J. Morrison,

Commanding Second Cavalry Brigade.
Major-General STEVEVENSON,

Commanding Expedition, Athens or Charleston.

It has been a few years since I have been through that area but I have led a couple of U.S. Army Staff Rides in the area as it relates to the Action at Philadelphia, Tennessee on October 20, 1863.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Respectfully,

Gerald D. Hodge, Jr.
M.A. Military History - Civil War Concentration
Research - Preservation
Historian: 39th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment