BALLARD ANCESTORS

[AJ100]

Probably no connection at all but there was a Ballard in Deal in 1823. He was Thomas Ballard and his wife was Jane and was a seaman serving aboard HMS Ramillies, at the time manning the Watch House (forerunner of the Coastguard for which serving seamen were employed)  He must have been resident in Deal for a short spell as his daughter Grace was baptised here on 15th July 1823.
I only mention it beacause Ballard is not a Deal name and being in the Royal Navy would have been passing through, so to speak.

AJ
 

[gumball]

This marriage would fit in and as we all know spelling deviation need to be accepted from time to time.  The Ballard's were definitely all through Kent.

"Who Do you think you are" for example, David Suchet found three or four spellings for his surname.

Thank you for your research.

[gumball]

Thanks AJ100 for posting a reply.
The Thomas Ballard is this research was born in 1810 so a bit young to be married in 1823.
Ballard's were Watermen so he will probably be related somewhere else especially if he was born in Kent.
Thanks for taking the time to post a reply.
 

[gumball]

Madez1,
I spent time researching over the weekend and this family for George Ballard and his wife, Ann,    is the only Ballard family living in Teston, Kent, England at that time.
So it would be reasonable to assume that this is your family which we have found.

Good luck with your further research
Gumball

[gumball]

Very cold and raining here today so have spent so more time researching for you Madez1.
Here is what I found today:
Thomas Ballard born 1810 & christened 23rd March, 1810, Teston, Kent, England.
Married Mary (unknown) who was born about 1810 Guilford, Surrey, England.
Their children:
Mary born 1838 Windsor
Caroline born 1840 London Vauxhall Middlesex
George born 1842 Kingsbury
Sarah born 1844 Kingsbury
Thomas born 1846 Isleworth.
Residences:
1851 Isleworth, Middlesex
1861 Same....
1881  Tolson Alms House, Bridge Street, Isleworth, Middlesex, England.


I will look for his brides surname and let you know.
Gumball

[gumball]

Should anyone find the date of birth for George Ballard and his parents please let me know.   He would have been born approx. 1771 in Kent.

Many thanks,
Gumball

[casalguidi]

Should anyone find the date of birth for George Ballard and his parents please let me know.   He would have been born approx. 1771 in Kent.

Would this be the George BALLARD who m Ann HODGES at Teston in 1792?  Are there any clues on the marriage?  What was his occupation?  Did he leave a will?  Was he buried in Teston?

Casalguidi

[gumball]

Yes, this is the George Ballard I'm looking for.  Have checked Census 1841 onwards, and have found nothing.   His children from Ann born 1792 to Thomas born 1810 - all born Teston, Kent.  Have tried many sites but so far have drawn a blank.

During my research for Madez1 for her family, I have found Relphgenealogy pages and he is researching Jane Ballard born 8th June, 1806 and died 1874 Maidstone district.   She is the sister to Ann born 1792 who Madez1 is researching. 

Thank you for your assistance,

[gumball]

I have found two marriages for William Ballard in the time frame of 1765-1771: (Joseph was born 1779)
(1)       Elizabeth Croft,  St. Marys, Chatham, 17th September, 1765.
(2)       Elizabeth Wright, 16th September, 1771, Folkestone.

Does anyone have any ideas how I can find more details on these two marriages?

Joseph was a Basketmaker so this could have been William's occupation.