Hello,
I've just joined the forum and am also interested in Balshaws and Gores (or Goores) from the Ormskirk area (and their descendants, many of whom went to Liverpool). I see that your post is rather old but am hoping you retain an interest in these families.
I have seen the microfilmed copies of the wills of William Balshaw (d. 1797) and of his son, also William (d. 1833), both of Altcar, which contain information you might be interested in and which I'd be glad to share. The younger William was, I believe, married to Anne Goore.
William and Anne had a son named Goore Balshaw. I am trying to find out more about him, specifically about the crime of manslaughter, of which he was convicted in 1809. Do you know anything about this?
I'd love to hear from you and would be happy to share what information I have.