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     Samuel Ballard was born in June 1879 at Long Eaton, Derbyshire, , England; Samuel Ballard; Jun Qtr 1879; Shardlow; Volume: 7b Page: 449.^1,2 He was the son of Alfred Ballard. Samuel Ballard appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Mary A. Ballard at 17 Russell Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, , England; John Orchard; head; widower; aged 69; lacemaker; born Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Mary Ann Ballard; grand-daur; single; aged 24; born Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Samuel Ballard; Grandson; single; aged 22; lacemaker; born Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Alfred Ballard; grandson; single; aged 19; lacemaker; born Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Percy Ballard; grandson; single; aged 15; Architect's Office Boy; born Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Edgar Ballard; grandson; aged 14; lacemaker; born Long Eaton, Derbyshire.³

     Mary Jane Ballard was born in June 1879 at North Littleton, Worcestershire, , England; Mary Jane Ballard; Jun Qtr 1879; Evesham; Volume: 6c Page: 351.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Ballard and Alice Harrison. Mary Jane Ballard appeared on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of John Ballard and Alice Harrison at East side of the village, North & Middle Littleton, Worcestershire, , England; John Ballard; head; married; aged 39; Farmer 55 Acres employing 2 men & 1 boy; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Alice Ballard; wife; married; aged 26; ditto wife; born South Littleton, Worcestershire
Josephine Ballard; daur; aged 7; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Mary Jane Ballard; daur; aged 2; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
+ 1 servant.¹ Mary Jane Ballard appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in the household of John Ballard and Alice Harrison at West side of Top Street, North Littleton, Worcestershire, , England; John; head; married; aged 41; farmer; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Alice; wife; married; aged 38; born South Littleton, Worcestershire
Mary J; daughter; aged 12; born North Littleton, Worcs
Josephine; daughter; aged 10; born North Littleton, Worcs
Eliza; daughter; aged 8; born North Littleton, Worcs
William J; son; aged 7; born North Littleton, Worcs
Alice G; daughter; aged 5; born North Littleton, Worcs
Edith M; daughter; aged 2; born North Littleton, Worcs
Kate; daughter; aged 10 months; born North Littleton, Worcs.³ Mary Jane Ballard died in 1962.

     Mary Gwendoline Ballard was born before 10 August 1879 at Draycott Moor, Berkshire, , England.² She was baptized on 10 August 1879 at Kingston Bagpuize, Berkshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles David Ballard. Mary Gwendoline Ballard appeared on the census of 4 April 1881 at Draycott Moor, Berkshire, , England; 1Years U Daughter : Ballard, Charles 1280/40/2.²

     Ernest Ballard was baptized on 10 August 1879 at Warehorne, Kent, , England.¹ He was the son of Richard Ballard. Ernest Ballard was born in 1880 at Warehorne, Kent, , England.² He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in the household of Richard Ballard at 8 Product Terrace, Warehorne, Kent, , England; Richard; head; widower; aged 54; Ostler; Shadoxhurst, Kent
Ellen L; daughter; single; aged 21; Housekeeper; Orlestone, Kent
Fanny F; daughter; single; aged 20; Orlestone, Kent
Arthur J; son; aged 16; assistant Ostler; Warehorne, Kent
Alice J; daughter; aged 15; Warehorne, Kent
Laura; daughter; aged 14; scholar; Warehorne, Kent
Ernest; son; aged 12; scholar; Warehorne, Kent.³

     Charles William Ballard was born in September 1879 at London, Middlesex, , England.^2,3 He was the son of Charles William Ballard.

     Amy A. Ballard was born in September 1879 at Christchurch, Hampshire, , England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Ballard.

     James Golding Ballard was born in September 1879 at Fordingbridge, Hampshire, , England; James Golding Ballard; Sep Qtr 1879; Fordingbridge; Volume: 2b Page: 567.^2,3 He was the son of George Beckford Ballard. James Golding Ballard died on 14 June 1917 at Rouen, , France, at age 37; Private, G/73636, 1st/4th Bn., Middlesex Regiment, Labour Corps. Son of George and Mary Ballard, of Fordingbridge, Hants; husband of Mabel Ellen Ballard, of "Abington," Broadshard, Ringwood, Hants. Buried in grave P. I. F. 5A at ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France.¹

     William F. Ballard was born in September 1879 at Ripon, Yorkshire, , England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Ballard. William F. Ballard and Sarah Annie Ballard appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at District Workshouse, Ripon, Yorkshire, , England; Sarah Ann Balland; inmate; aged 13; born Ripon, Yorkshire
Willie Balland; inmate; aged 11; born Ripon, Yorkshire
Minnie Balland; inmate; aged 9; born Ripon, Yorkshire.³

     Alfred William Ballard was born in September 1879 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, , England.^2,3 He was the son of William Charles Ballard. Alfred William Ballard appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at The Sheffield Blue Coat Charity School for Boys, Sheffield, Yorkshire, , England; Alfred Ballard; scholar; aged 11; scholar; born Sheffield, Yorkshire.⁴ He died in September 1893 at Sheffield Registration District, Yorkshire, , England.⁵

     Lilly Ann Ballard was born in September 1879 at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, , England; Lilly Ann Ballard; Sep Qtr 1879; Gainsborough; Volume: 7a Page: 752.^2,1 She was the daughter of Albert C. Ballard. Lilly Ann Ballard and Gertrude Minnie Ballard appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 5 St Nicholas Parade, Scarborough, Yorkshire, , England; Lily Ballard; servant; single; aged 21; housemaid (domestic0; born Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Gertrude Ballard; servant; single; aged 19; nurse (domestic); born Doncaster, Yorkshire.³

     Robert John Ballard was born in September 1879 at Tenterden, Kent, , England.^1,3 He was the son of Samuel Ballard.¹ Robert John Ballard appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Lanoy (191 ton sailing vessel employed in coasting trade, registered Dover), Hartlepool, Durham, , England; Robert Ballard; crew AB; single; aged 21; Able Seaman; born Tenterden, Kent.⁴

     Ethel Elizabeth Ballard was christened on 28 September 1879 at High Halden, Kent, , England.¹ She was the daughter of George Cole Ballard. Ethel Elizabeth Ballard and Emily Elizabeth Ballard appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 29 Norfolk Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, , England; Emily E Ballard; servant; single; aged 57; Cook (Domestic); born High Halden, Kent
Ethel E Ballard; servant; single; aged 21; Housemaid (Domestic); born High Halden, Kent
(Still in the household of Eleanor Gibbs).²

     Mary Frances Ballard was born on 24 October 1879 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, , England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Ballard.

     Eleanor Jane Ballard was born in December 1879 at London, Middlesex, , England; Eleanor Jane Ballard; Dec Qtr 1879; St George Hanover Square; Volume: 1a Page: 417.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Buggins Ballard.

     William H. Ballard was born in December 1879 at Grafton, Oxfordshire, , England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Ballard.

     Sidney James Ballard was born in December 1879 at West Ham, Essex, , England.^2,3 He was the son of William Ballard. Sidney James Ballard appeared on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of James Ballard at 15 Stracey Road, West Ham, Essex, , England; James Ballard; head; widower; aged 75; Retired Oilman; born St Lukes, Middlesex
William Ballard; son; married; aged 30; Merchant;s clerk; born St Luke's, Middlesex
Ada M Ballard; son's wife; married; aged 22; born Forest Gate, Essex
Eva B M Ballard; grand child; aged 4; scholar; born Forest Gate, Essex
William S Ballard; grand child; aged 3; born Forest Gate, Essex
Sydney J Ballard; grand child; aged 18 months; born Forest Gate, Essex
Mary A Ballard; grand child; aged 10; scholar; born Forest Gate, Essex
Minnie Tucker; servant; single; aged 19; general servant; born West Ham, Essex.²

     Mary Elizabeth Ballard was born in December 1879 at North Littleton, Worcestershire, , England; Mary Elizabeth Ballard; Dec Qtr 1879; Evesham; Volume: 6c Page: 330.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Ballard and Mary Hemming. Mary Elizabeth Ballard appeared on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of William Ballard and Mary Hemming at Radford, Rous Lench, Worcestershire, , England; William Ballard; head; married; aged 40; Miller; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Mary Ballard; wife; married; aged 29; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
William Ballard; son; aged 8; scholar; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Harry Ballard; son; aged 7; scholar; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Philip Ballard; son; aged 6; scholar; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Allen Ballard; son; aged 4; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Mary E Ballard; daur; aged 1; born Radford, Worcestershire
+ 2 servants.² Mary Elizabeth Ballard appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in the household of William Ballard and Mary Hemming at West side of Pope Street, North Littleton, Worcestershire, , England; William; head; married; aged 50; Farmer; North Littleton, Worcestershire
Mary; wife; married; aged 38; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Philip; son; aged 16; employed on Farm; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Allen; son; aged 13; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Mary; daughter; aged 11; scholar; born Rudford Rouse Lench, Worcestershire
Mabel; daughter; aged 9; scholar; born Rudford Rouse Lench, Worcestershire
Ralph; son; aged 8; scholar; born Rudford Rouse Lench, Worcestershire
Betsy; daughter; aged 5; scholar; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Sarah J; daughter; aged 3; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Martin; son; aged 1; born North Littleton, Worcestershire.³ Mary Elizabeth Ballard appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of William Ballard and Mary Hemming at Main Street, North & Middle Littleton, Worcestershire, , England; William Ballard; head; married; aged 60; farmer; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Mary Ballard; wife; married; aged 48; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Philip H Ballard; son; single; aged 26; farmer's son; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Mary E Ballard; daur; single; aged 21; born Radford, Worcestershire
Ralph Ballard; son; single; aged 18; farmer's son; born Radford, Worcestershire
Betsy H Ballard; daur; aged 15; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Sarah J Ballard; daur; aged 13; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Martin Ballard; son; aged 11; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Florince L Ballard; daur; aged 8; born North Littleton, Worcestershire
Amy L Ballard; daur; aged 5; born North Littleton, Worcestershire.⁴

     Jane Ballard was born in December 1879 at Coventry, Warwickshire, , England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Reuben John Ballard.¹

     Mary Ballard was born in December 1879 at Wigan, Lancashire, , England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Ballard.

     Albert William Ballard was born in December 1879 at Itchingfield, Sussex, , England.^2,3 He was the son of Frank Ballard. Albert William Ballard and Charles Percival Ballard appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chailey Industrial School, Lewes, Sussex, , England; Albert W Ballard; child under detention; aged 13; scholar; born Itchenfield, Sussex
Charles P Ballard; child under detention; aged 11; scholar; born Horsham, Sussex.⁴ Albert William Ballard began military service on 13 October 1893 at Aldershot, Hampshire, , England, Signed up for 12 years with the 35th Regiment Kings Royal Rifle Corp as a musician, Service No 8330. He was 4 feet 7 5/8 inches tall, weighed 72 lbs and had a fresh complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. His next of kin was shown as his father, Frank Ballard of Horsham. Albert was appointed Lance Corporal 3rd March 1902.
Served in India 8th December 1893 to 17th January 1897; Mauritius 18th January 1897 to 5th April 1899; India 6th April 1899 to 17th September 1899; South Africa 18th September 1899 to 28th July 1900; Ceylon 29th July 1900 to 7th January 1901; India 8th January 1901 to 25th March 1903. He received the South Africa Medal 1899 - 1900 with clasps for the defence of Ladysmith and Laing Neck Transvaal. He transferred to the Reserve on 25th March 1903 with a very good character report and two Good Conduct Awards and a note that he had trained as a Groom for civilian life. Albert served as a Brigade Orderly in South Africa for 9 months and was a Bugler for 5 years.⁵ He began military service on 17 October 1905 at London, Middlesex, , England, Re-enlisted with the Kings Royal Rifle Corps and by now was 5 feet 5 3/4 inches tall and weighed 132 lbs. Posted to the Garrison Battalion as a Corporal in the Ox & Bucks Light Infantry on 1st October 1915 and promoted Sergeant 28th May 1917. He comleted 21 years service and was discharged on 10th December 1920. He served in Egypt 10th February 1906 to 12th February 1909; India 11th February 1916 to 12th July 1919. He gave his next of kin as Frank Ballard, address unknown and siblings as Charles Ballard Royal Sussex Regt; Tom Ballard address unknown and Kate Charmen Farm House, Underhills, Bletchingly. Albert married Elizabeth Ann Hayden spinster at the Register Office Epsom on 3rd May 1905 and had children: Frank born 20 October 1905 in Epsom and christened 10th November 1905 in Epsom parish church; Florence born in Cairo 10th August 1908 christened 22nd August 1908 in the German Hospital Cairo and died 18th September 1909; Albert John Ballard born 28 December 1909 in Gosport and christened 20th March 1910 in Gosport. On discharge his conduct was noted as "Exemplary" although he had been reprimanded on three occasions (including the loss of a "Stripe") for being drunk whilst on duty!⁵

     Herbert James Ballard was born in December 1879 at Ufton, Berkshire, , England; Herbert James Ballard; Dec Qtr 1879; Bradfield; Volume: 2c Page: 339.^1,2 He was the son of George Ballard.¹ Herbert James Ballard appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of George Ballard at Ufton Green, Ufton, Berkshire, , England; George Ballard; head; widower; aged 88; born Sulhamstead, Berkshire
George Ballard; son; married; aged 56; platelayer; born Ufton, Berkshire
Ellen Ballard; daur-in-law; married; aged 57; born Stoke, Wiltshire
Henry Ballard; son; single; aged 24; born Ufton, Berkshire
Herbert Ballard; son; single; aged 22; Paint Carter; born Ufton, Berkshire.³

     Percy John Ballard was born in December 1879 at London, Middlesex, , England.^1,2 He was the son of James Ballard.¹

     Ernest H Ballard was born circa 1880 at Inkberrow, Worcestershire, , England.² He was the son of William Alfred Ballard.¹ Ernest H Ballard appeared on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of John Ballard at Pepper Street, Inkberrow, Worcestershire, , England; John Ballard; head; widower; aged 78; Ag Lab; born Inkberrow, Worcestershire
William A Ballard; son; married; aged 36; Ag Lab; born Inkberrow, Worcestershire
Sarah A Ballard; daur-in-law; married; aged 32; Glove Maker; born Inkberrow, Worcestershire
Mary A Ballard; Grand-daur; aged 11; scholar; born Inkberrow, Worcestershire
Oliver J Ballard; Grandson; aged 9; scholar; born Inkberrow, Worcestershire
Alfred T Ballard; Grandson; aged 7; scholar; born Inkberrow, Worcestershire
Annie E Ballard; Grand-daur; aged 2; born Inkberrow, Worcestershire
Ernest H Ballard; Grandson; aged 1 month; born Inkberrow, Worcestershire.²

     Reginald Ballard was born circa 1880. He was the son of Henry William Ballard.

     Arthur Ballard was born circa 1880 at Tenterden, Kent, , England. He was the son of Edward Ballard. Arthur Ballard appeared on the census of 2 April 1881 at Mayers Place, Tenterden, Kent, , England; Son of Edward:aged 1:born Tenterden, Kent.¹

     Edwin W Hollaway was born in 1880. He was the son of Elizabeth Jane Ballard.

     Elizabeth J. Ballard was born in 1880 at Paddington, Middlesex, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Edwin Ballard. Elizabeth J. Ballard appeared on the census of 4 April 1881 at Paddington, Middlesex, , England; 9Months U Daughter : Ballard, Henry E. 1/43/3.¹

     Emily M.L. Ballard was born in 1880 at Paddington, Middlesex, , England.¹ She was the daughter of John Ballard. Emily M.L. Ballard appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Warren Cot, The Severals, Newmarket, Suffolk, , England; Emily Ballard; servant; single; aged 20; housemaid; born Paddington, London.²

     William J. Ballard was born in 1880 at Kensington, Middlesex, , England.¹ He was the son of William Ballard.

     Elizabeth Gertrude Ballard was born in 1880 at Kensington, Middlesex, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Ballard.