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William Balshaw
« on: Tuesday 27 August 24 14:38 BST (UK) »
I would really appreciate it if someone could confirm the name of the father, as well as what could be his address written below.  There is nothing else filled in on the page from which this was taken.

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Re: William Balshaw
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 27 August 24 15:59 BST (UK) »
? Where and When ????????????????????
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
Remember - "They'll be found when they want to be found" !!!
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Re: William Balshaw
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 27 August 24 16:18 BST (UK) »
It comes from a page in his service record, which is otherwise blank.  Probably written in 1914 when he enlisted.

It is the only mention of a parent on all the forms.  I know what I would like it to read, but would like better eyes than mine to confirm it.
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Re: William Balshaw
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 27 August 24 16:22 BST (UK) »
I should add that the service record is for a William Balshaw, and I am almost sure that the surname reads Balshaw.
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Re: William Balshaw
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 27 August 24 16:57 BST (UK) »
So which site?  Ancestry, FindMyPast or other?
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
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Re: William Balshaw
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 27 August 24 19:21 BST (UK) »
For those with FindMyPast, this link hopefully works:
https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=gbm%2fwo363-4%2f007292459%2f00317&parentid=gbm%2fwo363-4%2f7292459%2f15%2f312

The file is labelled William Balshaw, but other than him signing that way, the file is consistent with calling him William Belshaw.
He is 30 yrs, 5 mos. at enlistment, which was 16 Sep 1914.
Service # 102, and was previously an AB seaman (bought out).

I think his father is Adam Belshaw,  address "something" Green, Manchester. (or is that Grocer, not Green?)

Attached is a light and dark image of it; maybe some letters can be picked out.

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Re: William Balshaw
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 27 August 24 19:35 BST (UK) »
I haven't looked at the original, but your versions help a lot.

Quote from: bbart on Tuesday 27 August 24 19:21 BST (UK)
I think his father is Adam Belshaw,  address "something" Green, Manchester. (or is that Grocer, not Green?)

I'm fairly sure the main word in the address is Latimer, with a number ending -8 before it. I'm not sure about Green - possibly Gdns? And then Manchester, as you say - that may well be enough to pin it down exactly.

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Re: William Balshaw
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 27 August 24 19:52 BST (UK) »
Good spot on the ?8 Latimer, Arthurk!
There is a 64yo Adam Balshaw at 18 Latimer Street, Oldham, Lancs in the 1911.... would Oldham be considered Manchester? Or is this just coincidence?

Edit: That "green/grocer" could just be "Street"?

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Re: William Balshaw
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 27 August 24 19:59 BST (UK) »
Thank you so very much.  I was really hoping that the name was Adam, and you have just confirmed it.  I shall now follow up on the street.

I really appreciate the assistance of everyone.
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