Michael Balon

I need to post this photo of my Great Grandfather Michael Balon

Michael came to the United States circa 1893 with his wife Mary Kasprzyk.

Mike and Mary came here from Poland and settled in a small area known as

Bingham. The "Village of Bingham" to be exact. It is that small..as you all

know. Mike Balon became a Foreman on the Railroad. He was also a great carpenter

and built his own home near the railroad tracks at Bingham. He helped build the Catholic

Church as well that was once in Mount Alton. He and his wife Mary had 11 children.

This is an old photo of the home that my Mom, Joan and

her sister, Barb grew up in. I remember visiting Gramma and

Grampa there and after they passed on I remember spending

countless summers at that peaceful,quiet place. Even though there

was no running water it was heaven! We loved it!

Ed and Grace Balon

Grace Quinn Balon

a young Ed Balon with his sister Anna Balon Schillinger