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Title: BALK in Hythe
Post by: earthdancer on Wednesday 11 January 06 22:40 GMT (UK)

Is anyone able to help me with the surname BALK in Hythe, Kent?  I am looking specifically for a Robert BALK born about 1817 in Hythe.  I am trying to identify his parents, who MAY have been Christopher and Jane.  He may also have had sisters Mary Ann, Catherine, Dorothy and Margaret.  In 1851 he was a grocer in Stranton, Durham.  Prior to that he was the Captain of a couple of ships based around the Sunderland, Durham area.  He married his wife, Mary Hannah DOBSON, in Stockton, Durham on 30 November 1846.  Was he still in Kent in 1841?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Andie

Title: Re: BALK in Hythe
Post by: casalguidi on Saturday 22 April 06 00:24 BST (UK)

Hi Andie

I can't see him in 1841 but if he were at sea then he won't be listed :(

There is a Jane in Durham ............... in case you don't have it ...........

1841

Church Street, Monkwearmouth, Durham

Jane BALK 55 bacon factor not born in Durham
Mary 15 b.Durham
Clara 14 b.Durham
Margaret 11 b.Durham
Dorothy MERRETT 20 servant b.Durham

HO107/299/6 folio 23 page 43

Casalguidi

Title: Re: BALK in Hythe
Post by: earthdancer on Saturday 22 April 06 10:20 BST (UK)

Hi, thanks for that.  I've still had no luck finding him, but I believe Jane is his mother

Andie