The article discusses the history of the Swiss American Balli family of Balli Ridge or Balli Mountain, West Virginia, near Helvetia, focusing particularly on sisters Martha Balli Jones, Anna Balli, Freda Balli, and Gertrude Balli. The family farm was built by German Swiss immigrant John Balli who moved to the area in 1875 and it was notable for its production of Swiss cheese. INSET: More about Helvetia.