I know this is probably a totally and utterly ridiculous longshot but in 1871 there is
Frederick SKINNER aged 23yrs, born Bethnal Green, journeyman
RG10/161 - St. Marylebone
Folio 96
Page 38
in case our Fred might be using the name in the 1851 family.
Desperately clutching at straws now.
or....
Maybe Charles Ballards first "partner" was a Chivers and that is how the kids got their surname.
