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     Robert BALLARD was baptized circa 1606. He was the son of John BALLARD.

     John Ballard was baptized on 6 November 1606 at Southease, Sussex, , England.¹ He was the son of Bartholomew Ballard.¹

     Elizabeth Ballard was baptized in 1607. She was the daughter of Tobias Ballard.

     Henry Ballard was baptized in 1607. He was the son of Henry Ballard and Sybil Mayes.

     John Ballard was baptized on 19 July 1607 at Cranbrook, Kent, , England.¹ He was the son of Richard BALLARD.

     Anne Ballard was baptized on 17 November 1608 at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Henery Ballard.

     William Ballard was baptized in 1609. He was the son of Richard Ballard.

     William Ballard was born circa 1610. He was the son of Richard Ballard and Jone (?). William Ballard died in 1668.

     Thomas Ballard was baptized circa 1610 at West Firle, Sussex, , England.¹ He married Mary Unknown before 1645.¹ Thomas Ballard held the office of Mayor of Arundel. In the Arundel Borough Archives held at the West Sussex Revord Office there is a Bond for £10 (ref. Arundel Borough/B4/5 - date: 18 August 1646) in which Thomas is cited as a co-signatory viz. "a) John Albery, mayor of Arundel and Thomas Ballard, John Shepard, Richard Stamp and John Yalden of Arundel". Furthermore his bequest of a silver bowl identifies that he held the office of mayor.
circa 1646 at Arundel, Sussex, , England. He married Susanna Mead on 26 August 1662 at London, Middlesex, , England; London: St. Dionis Backchurch - Parish Register (City of London), for Maryages, Christenynges, and Buryalles Book 25 The Reiester booke of Saynte De'nis Bark: church parishe ffor Maryages Christenynges And Buryalles begynnynge in the yeare of or Lord God 1538 And is debyded into thre partes that ys ffyrst maryages Seconde Christenynges And the thyrde buryalles And begynnynge in the yeare before sayde & in Octobre. Here Begynnythe the Boke of Maryages, 1538. County: London Country: England 26 Aug 1662 Thomas Ballard, of Arundell, co. Sussex, & Susanna Mead, of Hackney, co. Middx.¹ Thomas Ballard held property at Laughton, Sussex, , England, before 1677 as evidenced by copyhold land lying in "Layton."¹ He held property at Troyes alias Brasiers, Broadwater, Sussex, , England, before 1677 as evidenced by house, Barne and Malthouse together with Eighteen acres of meadow arable and pasture lands

According to the Holmes, Campbell & Co Mss held at West Sussex Record Office this was a tenement (later a toft) barn, garden, orchard, backside and 14a. land called Brasiers and Troyes, late of Thomas Harwood; all at Worthing in Broadwater and in occ. of William Easton in 1680. Further, The Wiston Archives [WISTON/6131] record that on 6 January 1681 in prsuance of a Marriage settlement between John Fletcher jun. of Steyning, gent., to Mary Dore, spinster, John Fletcher sen. of Steyning, gent., and the said John Fletcher jun., his eldest son and heir, conveyed several properties to trustees which included a messuage, barn, garden, orchard and 14a. called Brasiers and Troyes, late of Thomas Harwood, all in Worthing in Broadwater, in the occupatio of William Easton.¹
He held property at Worthing, Sussex, , England, before 1677 as evidenced by freehold lands.¹ He held property at Tarring Neville, Sussex, , England, before 1677 as evidenced by a little house with one rood of land and beside it 3 roods of arable land.¹ He held property at New Elme, Pagens & Brodlandike, West Firle, Sussex, , England, before 1677 as evidenced by Presentment of the death of Thomas Ballard, gent, who held a tenement at New Elme sometime Worgers and 16a of land in West Firle, quitrent 14s and 1 hen; tenement and 8a called Wirgars and 6a called Pagens otherwise Pechons in West Firle, quitrent 16s; 2a at Birdlandike otherwise Brodlandike in West Firle sometime Saunders, quitrent 2s 8d son and heir Arthur Ballard admitted, and surrender to the use of himself for life and then to Sarah Meggott (his intended wife) elder daughter of Robert Meggott, gent; their admission; Charles Goodwyn, steward.²
He held property at Millcroft, Tarring Neville, Sussex, , England, before 1677 as evidenced by 2 acres of land.¹ He held property at Ambros Brookes & Ambros Acre, Denton, Sussex, , England, before 1677 as evidenced by.¹ He left a will on 3 August 1677 at London, , England.¹ He died between 3 August 1677 and 2 November 1677 at London, , England.¹ He bequeathed to an unknown person the Mayor and Burgesses of the Borough of Arundel my little house and parkside containing one roode of land be it more or less thereto belonging situate and being in Sheene to have and to hold the same to them and their successors forever. And my will is that they or the major part of them shall sell the same as soon as conveniently they can and with the money made thereof they or the major part of them shall buy one silver bowl and engrave thereon as followeth viz. The Gift of Thomas Ballard sometimes Mayor of Arundell, which said bowl, shall be and remain for the use of the Mayor of Arundel for the time being and his successors forever.

Correspondence with the Town Clerk has confirmed that this bowl still exists.

Thomas further granted unto the Mayor Churchwardens and Overseers for the Poor of Arundel one parcel of arable land lying in Sheene aforesaid adjoining to the house and parkside by estimation three roodes be it more or less now in the occupation of William Chatham to and for the use following viz. to the only proper use and behoof of the poor people of Arundel for the time being that take alms and receive doles and to such best advantage they can And the rents and profits that shall yearly arise and be made of the same shall be given unto the poor people of Arundel for the time being by the said Mayor and Churchwardens or some of them at the Church in Arundel on the day of Pentecost alias WhitSunday in money yearly forever. And my will is that this clause of my will concerning my gift to the poor shall be entered in a Table at Arundel among other former gifts to the poor and be kept hung up in Arundel church and a copy thereof at the Mayors house for the time being and his successors forever. in their will probated on 2 November 1677 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, , England.¹ His estate was probated on 2 November 1677 at London, , England.¹ He bequeathed to Thomas Ballard that "whereas my eldest son Thomas Ballard hath had of me already alone Three Hundred pounds Item I give and devise more unto my said son Thomas and Sarah his wife all that my freehold lands in Denton called Ambros's Brookes and Ambros Acre during their natural lives and after their decease to the heirs of the body of the said Thomas and for want of such heirs to my son Arthur and his heirs forever. Item I give and devise more unto my said son Thomas by virtue of a surrender hereunto annexed all those my copyhold land lying in to him and his heirs forever for the uses following viz. My will and meaning is the said copyhold shall not be sold until his oldest child living shall attain to its age of twelve years and then my will is it should be sold and that two third parts of the moneys made thereof shall be for the benefit of his children some of it to put them apprentice and the remainder of it to be into the Chamber of London to be improved there for their portions when they attain their ages of eighteen years. Item I give more unto my said son my seal ring and silver to wear in remembrance of me in their will probated on 2 November 1677 at Ambros Brookes & Ambros Acre, Denton, Sussex, , England.¹ Thomas Ballard bequeathed to Nathaniel Ballard all that messuage or tenement Barne and Malthouse together with Eighteen acres of meadow arable and pasture lands to the same belonging situate and being in the parish of Broadwater called Troyes alias Brasiers and all writings to the same belonging to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and devise more unto my said son Nathaniel all that my freehold lands in Worthing with the writing and appurtenances to the same belonging to him and his heirs forever to and for the uses following viz. that the said Nathaniel his heirs executors and assigns shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto Mr of Lombard Street Goldsmith or to his heirs executors or assigns the sum of ten pounds sterling within three months next after my decease and also satisfy himself ten pounds both which sums I stand bound for my heirs to pay for my son Thomas' debts within three months next after my decease. Item I give more unto my said son Nathaniel my silver Tankard with my arms thereon and my biggest silver wine cup and my silver ring with a blue stone therein to keep and wear in remembrance of me. in their will probated on 2 November 1677 at Troyes alias Brasiers, Broadwater, Sussex, , England.¹ Thomas Ballard bequeathed to Arthur Ballard my messuage or tenement barn and three and thirty acres of meadow arable and pasture land to the same belonging situate and being in the parish of Ffurle neer Glyne called New Elme Farm now in the occupation of Jo: Harris with all sheep bullock writings and appurtenances to him and his heirs forever. And my will and desire to my said son is that he do not alienate or sell the said farm but if he should die without issue of his own body then to leave it to his brothers and their children or to some or one of them. Item I give more unto my said son Arthur my two acres of meadow land in Sheen or Tarring called Croft and copies of the writings concerning the same to him and his heirs forever. Item I give more unto my said son Arthur my silver bowl and four silver spoons and my silver seal with a blue stone therein and two pair of sheets two table clothes five napkins and two large pewter dishes and my little pocket book of theology. in their will probated on 2 November 1677 at New Elme Farm, West Firle, Sussex, , England.¹ Thomas Ballard bequeathed to Susanna Mead I give and leave unto Susanna my loving wife all the house and lands and household stuff that was hers before our intermarriage . And also the old hospital lease that came by her during the residue of years yet to come and unexpired. Item I give unto my said wife my new hospital lease commencing the twenty ninth September 1679 for nine years next following and all the rents and profits thereof during the term therein to come if she so long live she paying doing and performing whatsoever I and my executors stand to do and save my executors harmless from the same whilst she enjoy it and my will is that whilst she holds the said lease that she pay unto her daughter Margaret the moiety or half part of the yearly rents and profit that she makes thereof the same every half year by equal portions. in their will probated on 2 November 1677.¹

     Mary Unknown was born circa 1610.¹ As of before 1645,her married name was Ballard.¹ She married Thomas Ballard before 1645.¹ Mary Unknown died circa 1670.¹

     Richard Tobias Ballard was baptized in 1611 at Sandwich, Kent, , England. He was the son of Tobias Ballard.

     Reference: H06. Thomas BALLARD SOURCE CITATION: Date: 8 Sep 1611 Title: Cranbrook Parish Register Source Comments: Data taken from early records written by Frances Ballard (RIN 232, Q53) and confirmed by scrutiny of typed copies of PR held by SOG. Microfilm from LDS also seen.
Own copy, on fiche, ordered from KFHS Apr 97. He BIOGRAPHY-AUTHORSHIP; 1642; ;;; NOTE: Titford suggests that either this Thomas, or his father (G01) was present at Battle of Edgehill and was co-author of an account of the battle 28 Oct 1642. (BIB001).
He was born circa 1611. He was christened on 8 September 1611 at Cranbrook, Kent, , England. He was the son of Thomas BALLARD.

     Frances BALLARD SOURCE CITATION: Date: 8 Sep 1611 Title: Cranbrook Parish Register Source Comments: Data taken from early records written by Frances Ballard (RIN 232, Q53) and confirmed by scrutiny of typed copies of PR held by SOG. Microfilm from LDS also seen.
Own copy, on fiche, ordered from KFHS Apr 97. Frances BALLARD was also known as Frauncis Ballard. Reference: H54. She was baptized on 8 September 1611 at Cranbrook, Kent, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard BALLARD.

     Alice Ballard was born circa 1612. She was the daughter of Unknown Ballard and Unknown Unknown. As of circa 1630,her married name was Stanford.¹

     Erasmus Ballard was born in 1612.¹ He was the son of Unknown Ballard and Unknown Unknown.¹ Erasmus Ballard died in 1660.¹

     Richard Ballard was born after 1612.¹ He was the son of Unknown Ballard and Unknown Unknown.¹ Richard Ballard died in 1670.¹ He left a will on 8 June 1688 at London, , England.² He bequeathed to an unknown person a quarter share of one third of the estate with their siblings in their will probated on 8 June 1688.³ He bequeathed to an unknown person a quarter share of one third of the estate with their siblings in their will probated on 8 June 1688.³ He bequeathed to an unknown person a quarter share of one third of the estate with their siblings in their will probated on 8 June 1688.³ He bequeathed to an unknown person a quarter share of one third of the estate with their siblings in their will probated on 8 June 1688.³

     Dorothy Ballard was baptized on 8 April 1612 at Salford Priors, Warwickshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of William Ballard and Eleanor Haynes.

     Frauncis Ballard was baptized on 8 August 1613.¹ He was the son of Henery Ballard.¹ Frauncis Ballard died before 1614; Not cited on the Herald's Visitation in 1614.¹

     Stephen Ballard was baptized in 1614.¹ He was the son of John Ballard.¹

     Reference: H56. Elizabeth BALLARD SOURCE CITATION: Date: 2 Jan 1613/1614 Title: Cranbrook Parish Register Source Comments: Data taken from early records written by Frances Ballard (RIN 232, Q53) and confirmed by scrutiny of typed copies of PR held by SOG. Microfilm from LDS also seen.
Own copy, on fiche, ordered from KFHS Apr 97. She SOURCE CITATION: Date: 2 Jan 1613/1614 Title: Cranbrook Parish Register Source Comments: Data taken from early records written by Frances Ballard (RIN 232, Q53) and confirmed by scrutiny of typed copies of PR held by SOG. Microfilm from LDS also seen.
Own copy, on fiche, ordered from KFHS Apr 97. She was born circa 1613. She was christened on 2 January 1613/14 at Cranbrook, Kent, , England. She was the daughter of Thomas BALLARD.

     Walter BALLARD SOURCE CITATION: Date: 15 Oct 1644 Title: Cranbrook Parish Register Source Comments: Data taken from early records written by Frances Ballard (RIN 232, Q53) and confirmed by scrutiny of typed copies of PR held by SOG. Microfilm from LDS also seen.
Own copy, on fiche, ordered from KFHS Apr 97. Reference: H04. He was baptized on 3 July 1614 at Cranbrook, Kent, , England.¹ He was the son of Richard BALLARD.

     Philip Ballard is being researched by Jane
jane1@orcon.net.nz. He Hartlebury. Copy of court roll of the manor of [? Hartlebury] recording the surrender by William [Log]gin of one messuage and half a virgate of land with appurtenances in Lincombe [in Hartlebury] to the use of Philip Ballard the younger, Ann Ballard and John Ballard, son and daughter of Philip Ballard of Suckley.
ref. 899:749/8782/64/i/15 Worcestershire Record Office: Worcester City Library Collection. He was baptized circa 1615.¹ He married Alice Unknown circa 1639.¹ Philip Ballard left a will on 19 November 1669 at Suckley, Worcestershire, , England; mentions wife Alice; son John BALLARD; daur Anne BALLARD; son Phillipp BALLARD; daur Ursulla HEMINGE the wife of Richard HEMINGE.
Witnesses: Richard HEMINGE, Wylam HALL.
Proved 9 Feb 1669 - Worcs; Ref FHL#98090.² He died before 9 February 1670.

     Elisabeth Ballard was born in 1615. She was the daughter of Henry Ballard and Frances Hunt.

     Agnes Ballard was baptized in 1615. She was the daughter of Tobias Ballard.

     Elizabeth Ballard was baptized on 9 April 1615 at East Allington, Lincolnshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Martin Ballard.¹

     Anthony Ballard was born in 1616.¹ He was the son of Unknown Ballard and Unknown Unknown.¹ Anthony Ballard died in 1654.¹

     Joan Ballard was born in 1616. She was the daughter of Henry Ballard and Katherine Williams.

     Sara Ballard was baptized on 2 February 1616 at East Allington, Lincolnshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Martin Ballard.¹

     Alice Ballard was baptized on 23 February 1616 at Rye, Sussex, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Pharo Ballard.¹

     Walter BALLARD WILL-BENEFICIARY:Theophilius Hills (H08); 1640; CRANBROOK, KENT WILLS 1396-1640; BIB011, p 313, will 557; PCC70/81; makes bequest to godson Walter.
DEATH; After 1640; ;;; NOTE: Alive at 25 Apr 1640 when will of Theophilus Hill signed.
He SOURCE CITATION: Page: P 313/4, #557 Text: Will of Theophilus Hills, dated 25 Apr 1640, pr 15 Jun 1640. Legacy to: 'my godchild Walter BALLARD, son of Thomas BALLARD, 12d.' Title: Cranbrook, Kent: Wills 1396-1640 Author: Jules de Launey Publication Information: Kent Record Collections/kent Arch Trust 1984 Source Comments: Green octavo paperback. Repository Name: Study Bookshelf. Reference: H07. He SOURCE CITATION: Date: 1 Sep 1616 Title: Cranbrook Parish Register Source Comments: Data taken from early records written by Frances Ballard (RIN 232, Q53) and confirmed by scrutiny of typed copies of PR held by SOG. Microfilm from LDS also seen.
Own copy, on fiche, ordered from KFHS Apr 97. He was born in 1616. He was christened on 1 September 1616 at Cranbrook, Kent, , England. He was the son of Thomas BALLARD. Walter BALLARD died after April 1640.