John and Hallie married in Monroe County on April 26, 1903. John was a blacksmith and farmer; in the 1920s, he and Hallie ran the general store in Ash. Their only child, Clarence Pollard, was also a farmer in Ash and he married Corrine Huntsman of Cairo. They had four children: Bonnie Mae, Johnny Ben (J.B.), Juanita and Sharon Sue Pollard.

Submitted by: Steve Woodson 

John and Hallie (Webb) Pollard were still newlyweds when they posed in front of their new barn, horses, and mule in 1903. The older, mustached man in the forefront holding the white dog is believed to be Hallie’s father, John Webb.

John and Hallie Pollard standing in front of their general store in Ash, MO.

This is a class photo from the Capp school, just north of Ash, taken around 1890.  The family believes John Pollard is the young boy with folded arms sitting in the front row.

John and Hallie Pollard in front of their Ash farmhouse with son Clarence; ca 1915.

John and Jennie Webb, the parents of Hallie (Webb) Pollard; ca 1919. Both were born in 1849.

John and Jennie Webb with their daughter-in-law, Dora (Pollard) Webb; ca 1919. Dora Pollard, sister of John, married James Earl Webb, brother of Hallie.

 Dora and Earl Webb were known to three generations as “Aunt Dora” and “Uncle Earl”. No sweeter lady ever lived.

Hallie Pollard and her first grandchild, Bonnie Mae Pollard; dated 1928. Bonnie was the daughter of Clarence and Corrine (Hunstman) Pollard.

(Great) Aunt Dora with Bonnie Mae and Johnny Ben Pollard; ca early 1930s.

“Grandpa” Johnny Pollard; ca 1940.

John and Hallie Pollard with their granddaughter, Juanita Pollard; dated 1942.

Hallie Pollard with granddaughter, Sharon Sue Pollard; dated 1944.

Clarence and Corrine Pollard with their daughter, Sharon Sue; dated 1945.