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     William Ballard was baptized circa 1700 at Warwickshire, , England. He married Sarah Unknown circa 1727.

     Sarah Unknown was baptized circa 1700. She married William Ballard circa 1727. As of circa 1727,her married name was Ballard.

     Jonathan Ballard was baptized circa 1700 at Bratton, Wiltshire, , England. He was the son of Philip Ballard and Sarah Aldridge. Jonathan Ballard married Susanna Whitaker circa 1730. Jonathan Ballard died in 1740; smallpox.¹

     Susanna Whitaker was baptized circa 1700. She married Jonathan Ballard, son of Philip Ballard and Sarah Aldridge, circa 1730. As of circa 1730,her married name was Ballard.

     Sarah Ballard died in 1700.¹ She was born in 1700.¹ She was the daughter of George Ballard.¹

     Jeremiah Ballard was baptized on 20 January 1700 at Southease, Sussex, , England.¹ He was the son of John Ballard.¹ Jeremiah Ballard was buried on 2 July 1762 at Southease, Sussex, , England.¹

     Philip Ballard was baptized on 4 March 1700 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, , England.¹ He was the son of Philip Ballard.¹

     Maria Ballard was christened in 1701. She was the daughter of John Ballard.

     George Ballard died at Barrow ?, Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England. He was baptized circa 1702. He married Hannah Brimble on 14 June 1727 at Long Ashton, Somerset, , England.¹ George Ballard was Surgeon on 8 February 1737 at Portbury, Somerset, , England. He 8 February 1737

On Wednesday Morning about 10 o’Clock, Mr. George Ballard, a Surgeon of Paulbury near Bristol, was ... cruelly treated, in being knock’d down, stamped upon, main’d and beat to that Degree, that he was left as dead, by two Foot Pads, who robbed him of 44l. 6s. 6d. and a Gold Ring, in the Wood above Roundham Passage. One of the Rogues met him descending the Hill, and to decoy him out of the Road (being near Capt. Webb’s House) related a pretended Accident that had befallen one of Captain Webb’s Servants, by breaking his Leg, and desired his Assistance; the Surgeon readily rode into the Wood, where he saw the other Foot Pad holding his Leg, and making wry Grimaces as if in much Torture; he no sooner lighted off his Horse, and stoop’d to see the Fellow’s Leg, but he was knocked down with a square Staff about five Foot long, his Hands tied back with Whipcord, his Pockets plundered, and a Gold Ring taken off his Finger, which they dropt among the Bushes, and imagining People were coming, damn’d the Ring and said, let’s go off; but to make their Retreat sure, dead Men telling no Tales, they both stamp’d on his Breast and Belly to dispatch him, and indeed were within an Ace of their Intention, for he lay insensible full two Hours, and being weakned [sic] with the Loss of Blood, and the swelling of his Arms, he was dubious of reaching Captain Webb’s House, but a young Lady approaching, he begged her to call Assistance; but before any came he, wth great Difficulty, crept to the House; and tho’ immediate Search was made by the Servants of Sir John Smith and Captain Webb, the Rogues got away.
Mr. Ballard has been dangerously ill with his murderous Treatment, spitting much Blood. He is under the Care of Mr. Dolman, Surgeon; and there is some Hopes of his Recovery. (Daily Gazetteer. This was also reported in Read’s Weekly Journal, or, British Gazetteer.)

22 February 1737

Bristol, Feb. 19. Since the barbarous Treatment, and Robbery of Mr. Ballard, Surgeon of Paulbury, by two Ruffians in the Wood above Roundham Passage, here has been the Devil of a Blow among the Sodomitical Black Gang, occasioned by the apprehending two Persons on Suspicion of that Robbery, last Saturday, by Mr. Lewis, Boat-builder, and Mr. Owen, of this City.
Mr. Lewis having read their Description in the Bristol Paper of the 29th ult. And seeing the above Persons standing with another of their Companions, at or near Stokes Croft, who answering to Particulars therein mention’d, by their Dress and Physiognomy it put Mr. Lewis and his Friend on a Resolution of seizing them; but those Chaps suspecting the Design, said, they are talking of us, let us make off, verifying the true Saying, a guilty Conscience needs no Accuser, and took to their Heels with Precipitation, but were closely follow’d, and after several Dodgings and Windings through narrow Defiles, two of them were taken. Being carried to the Council-House, upon Examination and Search, they appear’d, to the Surprize of the Magistrates, to be of the Black Gang, and lately come from London. Among their Papers were found a List of those Hell-Cats, with their proper Names and effeminate Titles; and some of them appear to be topping, thumping, He jading Quality of the first Rank in Lucifer’s Class; but particularly that old Offender, Edwards, is among them; and a Letter found, dated that Day, directed to this Wretch, and was intended to be dispatch’d that Afternoon; which for its peculiar Stile, and Invitation to this pretty Creature, we hear [sic] give an Extract of It.

To Thomas Edwards, Esq; at Frampton.

Dear Friend and Loving Sister,

We thank you for all past Favours, especially for the last at your House. We got home very safe that Night, and are now bound for London: We wou’d willingly see you before we go, and caress one the other: We are three of us, you shall have your Choice; two are clean, wholesome, young, smooth fac’d Fellows, well dress’d, either of whom you shall have your Will. Pray appoint the Day, because we will be at home. Our Lodgings are private, at –– in St. James’s Church-yard, and a private Room to ourselves. We beg you to bring some Money with you (as being Church-warden it will be nothing out of your Way) to bear our Charges to London. You need not be afraid to send an Answer by the Bearer, because he can neither write nor read. So I remain,
Your once adapted, and loving Spouse,
Thomas Rogers alias Mary Fly.

As they are now pretty well known, both by their Real and Cant Names, there is some Hopes that a List will appear to the World in a proper Delineation, that other Persons may be aware of such Vermin, and prevent a Suspicion by herding with such Swine.
Mr. Ballard has confronted the two Fellows in Custody; but has not sworn to either; tho’ he believes one of them, Thomas Rogers, to be the Person that held up his Leg in the Wood when he was knock’d down and robbed, and has desired their further Detention in Prison; and we hear, for other Reasons, they will not be parted with in Haste; tho’ as they are of such a Tribe, some People are dubious whether they are the Assassins, on Account of the Effemacy [sic]and unnatural Cowardise [sic]of those Female-Creatures.
Since that Robbery, a Letter has been thrown over Capt. Edgley’s Garden Wall at Ham Green, wherein are incendiary Threatnings against Sir John Smyth, Bart. And Capt. Webb, for their Assiduousness, in sending their Servants to search the Wood for the two Robbers, menacing to this Effect, That had they known Mr. Ballard would have made such a Stir, about such a Sum as 44l. 6s. 6d. they would have taken particular Care to lay him more quiet; tho’ they thought to have had a better Booty had Capt. Webb fell in their Way; but as he, and Sir John, had been thus busy, they would next Fair bring down Auxiliaries from London, in hopes of making a better Market. (Daily Gazetteer)

[The identical report was published in the 26 February 1737 issue of Read’s Weekly Journal, or, British Gazetteer, but omitting the first short paragraph after the letter, beginning "As they are now pretty well known ... ".] [The same report was published in the 24 February 1737 issue of The Old Whig: or, The Consistent Protestant, but Edwards is prudently alluded to as "Ed–s", and the letter is not prefixed with the phrase "To Thomas Edwards".]

Rictor Norton. Ed. "Sodomy in Bristol," Homosexuality in Eighteenth-Century England: A Sourcebook. 10 December 2003 .
on 8 February 1737 at Portbury, Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England.

     Ann Ballard was christened in 1702. She was the daughter of William Ballard and Mary Singlehurst. Ann Ballard died in 1704.

     Ann Ballard was christened in 1702. She was the daughter of William Ballard.

     Robert Ballard was born in 1702.¹ He was the son of George Ballard.¹ Robert Ballard died in 1702/3.¹

     Richard Ballard was born after 1702.¹ He was the son of George Ballard.¹ Richard Ballard died in 1705.¹

     Edward Ballard was baptized on 1 January 1702 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, , England.¹ He was the son of Philip Ballard.¹

     Charles Taylor Ballard was a Druggist at London, , England. He was christened on 15 June 1702 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, , England.¹ He was the son of John Ballard M.D.. Charles Taylor Ballard was involved in a case at the Old Bailey as follows:
HENRY ROBINSON , THEFT: SIMPLE GRAND LARCENY, 25 FEB 1736.
The Proceedings of the Old Bailey Ref: t17360225-30
ORIGINAL TEXT:
38. Henry Robinson , of St. Sepulchres, was indicted for stealing 6 s. the Money of Charles Taylor Ballard , the 22d of January last.
The Prosecutor suspecting the Prisoner, who was his Servant, to have defrauded him in his Shop, sent a Neighbour for a Pound of Isinglass to his Shop the 22d of January in the Evening. Mr. Ballard and his Neighbour had secretly marked the Money, and it was found upon him. The Prisoner confessed the Fact before the Justice; but as it did not appear the Money had ever been in the Till, the Court directed the Jury to acquit the Prisoner, and the Prosecutor to take his Remedy at Law for a Breach of Trust.
on 25 February 1736.² He received a gift of £100. in Reverend John Ballard D.D.'s will probated on 8 March 1763.³ Charles Taylor Ballard and Reverend John Ballard D.D. were Release from Charles Taylor Ballard, late of London, druggist, but now of Southampton, co. Hants., gent., the Rev. George Wells, rector of Manningford, co. Wilts., and Frances, his wife, and John Butler Harrison of Alton, co. Hants., esq., and Elizabeth, his wife, to Sir Charles Matthew Goring, late of Highden [in Washington], but now of Wiston, bart. - ref. WISTON/4991, 4992 - date: 12 July 1764
In respect of their shares in £1,000 settled, 28 April 1739, on the intended marriage of John Ballard and Frances Goring, both dec'd., having been secured by a deed of covenant, 9 May 1735 (no. WISTON/4991) to convey property 'late Captain Best's' on demand. on 12 July 1764 at Southampton, Hampshire, , England.⁴ Charles Taylor Ballard left a will on 6 November 1770 at Southampton, Hampshire, , England.³ His estate was probated on 20 March 1771 at London, , England; Granted Charles Ballard, son.³ He bequeathed to Barbara Ballard The interest arising from a bond of £200 owing by Michael Morris, her husband, to her father; after the death of her husband. in their will probated on 20 March 1771.³ Charles Taylor Ballard bequeathed to Charles Ballard All of the residual estate after one legacy of £10 and his debts and funeral expenses have been paid. in their will probated on 20 March 1771.³

     John Ballard was baptized on 18 August 1703 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, , England.¹ He was the son of John Ballard.¹ John Ballard was buried in 1759 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, , England.¹

     John Ballard was born in 1704 at Gloucestershire, , England. He married Elizabeth Whitehead on 3 October 1737 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England. John Ballard died in 1787 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England. He was buried on 6 May 1787 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England; age 83.

     Her married name was Ballard. Elizabeth Whitehead was born in 1704. She married John Ballard on 3 October 1737 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England. Elizabeth Whitehead died in August 1784 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England; Old Age. She was buried on 13 August 1784 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England; aged 73.

     James Ballard Will ? He was christened in 1704. He was the son of John Ballard. James Ballard married Elizabeth Dew in 1739. James Ballard died in 1777.

     Martha Ballard Person Source.¹ She was christened on 27 January 1704 at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, , England. She was the daughter of James Ballard.

     Richard Ballard Person Source.¹ He was christened on 15 June 1704 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, , England. He was the son of John Ballard M.D..

     Robert Ballard was baptized on 20 October 1704 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, , England.¹ He was the son of Philip Ballard.¹

     Hannah Brimble died at Barrow ?, Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England. She was baptized circa 1705 at Portbury, Somerset, , England. She married George Ballard on 14 June 1727 at Long Ashton, Somerset, , England.¹ As of 14 June 1727,her married name was Ballard.¹

     Philip Whitaker Maltster. He was baptized circa 1705. He married Mary Ballard, daughter of Philip Ballard and Sarah Aldridge, circa 1730.

     William Ballard was christened in 1705. He was the son of William Ballard and Mary Singlehurst.

     Hester Ballard died on 17 February?¹ She was born in 1705.¹ She was the daughter of George Ballard.¹

     Katherine Ballard was baptized on 12 January 1705 at Southease, Sussex, , England.¹ She was the daughter of John Ballard.¹ Katherine Ballard was buried on 17 October 1705 at Southease, Sussex, , England.¹

     John Ballard was baptized on 21 March 1705 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, , England.¹ He was the son of Philip Ballard.¹

     Elizabeth Ballard was baptized on 26 January 1706 at Bratton, Wiltshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Philip Ballard and Sarah Aldridge.¹ As of circa 1726,her married name was Davidson. Elizabeth Ballard married Unknown Davidson circa 1726.

     William Ballard was baptized on 10 March 1706 at Hawkhurst, Kent, , England.¹ He was the son of Robert Ballard.¹