Darren! The closest i came to getting proof who Ballinger Sr's father is was in a family tree made by charity's granddaughter in very early 1900's just a few years after Ballinger Sr passed away in 1901.
I hate to tell you and dont want to debate.
(Because iam to old to debate over ancestors any more Ha!)
But the closest proof i have of Ballinger Sr's father was placed in a 100 page family tree made by Charity Wright's granddaughter in the very early 1900's just a few years after Ballinger Sr passed away in 1901. So i give it value to be right. She does not list James Wright or Moses Wright has his grandfather! Sorry! You cant take book writers info as facts..you need documentation..Anybody can write up tall tales and make it sound good! Ya Know! Happy Research! Cuz! Email me any time!