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     Unknown Ballard was baptized circa 1765.¹ He married Sarah Unknown circa 1800.¹ Unknown Ballard died before 1851.¹

     Joseph Ballard was baptized in 1765. He married Ann Fowler on 8 April 1785 at London, Middlesex, , England.¹

     Thomas Ballard was baptized in 1765 at not Middlesex, , England.¹ He married Elizabeth Unknown circa 1794.¹ Thomas Ballard and Elizabeth Unknown appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Edgware, Middlesex, , England; Thos Ballard; aged 75; Farmer; not born in Middlesex
Elizabeth Ballard; aged 70; born in Middlesex
George Ballard; aged 27; born in Middlesex
Elizabeth Ballard; aged 25; born in Middlesex
+ 1 servant.²

     Stephen Ballard was baptized on 20 February 1765 at Goudhurst, Kent, , England.¹ He was the son of Stephens Ballard.¹

     Jonathan Ballard was baptized on 24 February 1765 at Brundish, Suffolk, , England.¹ He was the son of John Ballard and Jane Mills.¹

     Vice Admiral Samuel James Ballard held property at Coates Hall, Snaith, Yorkshire, , England, as evidenced by Erected around 1660 for the Drake family it was once the largest house in the area. He Ballard, Samuel James (1764?-1829), naval officer, was the son of Samuel Ballard—a subordinate officer in the navy, who had retired without promotion after the peace of 1763 and had engaged in business at Portsmouth—and his wife, whose maiden name was Flint. Samuel James Ballard entered the navy in December 1776, under the patronage of John Leveson-Gower, then captain of the Valiant in the Grand Fleet under Admiral Keppel during the summer of 1778. In October 1779 he was transferred to the Shrewsbury (Captain Mark Robinson), and in her was present when Sir George Rodney defeated the Spanish fleet off Cape St Vincent, on 16 January 1780. In the following July the Shrewsbury rejoined Rodney's flag in the West Indies, was present off Martinique on 29 April 1781, and led the van in the strategic defeat off the Chesapeake on 5 September 1781. On this fatal day the brunt of the fight fell on the Shrewsbury, of whose men fourteen were killed and fifty-two wounded, including Captain Robinson who lost a leg. The ship afterwards returned to the West Indies with Sir Samuel Hood, and was with him in the operations at St Kitts in January 1782, after which she had to be sent to Jamaica for repairs. On 10 February 1783, while still at Jamaica, Ballard was made a lieutenant by Admiral Rowley, and was actively employed in different ships during the ten years of peace. When war broke out again he was a lieutenant of the Queen, which carried Rear-Admiral Gardiner's flag through the last days of May and 1 June 1794. This great victory won for Ballard his commander's rank (5 July), and on 1 August 1795 he was further advanced to the rank of captain.

Early in 1796 Ballard was appointed to the frigate Pearl, and during the next two years was continuously and happily employed in convoying the trade for the Baltic or for Newfoundland and Quebec. In March 1798 he accompanied Commodore Cornwallis to the coast of Africa and to Barbados, from which station he returned in June of the following year. In October he carried out General Fox to Minorca, and remained attached to the Mediterranean Fleet for the next two years. The Pearl was paid off on 14 March 1802, after a commission of upwards of six years, during which time she had taken, destroyed, or recaptured about eighty vessels, privateers and merchantmen.

Captain Ballard then commanded a district of sea fencibles for more than seven years. It was not until October 1809 that he was appointed to the Sceptre (74 guns); he sailed shortly afterwards for the West Indies. Here he flew a commodore's broad pennant, and on 18 December 1809 commanded the squadron which captured the two heavily armed French frigates Loire and Seine, and destroyed the protecting batteries at Anse-la-Barque off Guadeloupe. At the capture of Guadeloupe in January and February 1810 he escorted one division of the army and commanded the naval brigade which, however, was not engaged. He returned to England with the Sceptre in the following September, and was for the next two years attached to the fleet in the channel and Bay of Biscay, but without being engaged in any active operations. His service at sea closed with the paying off of the Sceptre in January 1813, although in course of seniority he attained the rank of rear-admiral, on 4 June 1814, and of vice-admiral, on 27 May 1825.

Ballard married first his cousin Maria, only daughter of James Flint of Feversham; they had eight children of whom only a son and two daughters survived him. On 2 December 1822 he married Catharine, daughter of Sir Thomas Crawley Boevey, bt, of Flaxley Abbey, Gloucestershire. He resided for several years at Bath, and died at Exmouth on 11 October 1829.² He Samuel James Ballard's patron was reputedly John Leveson-Gower (1714 to 1792) Rear Admiral, second son of John, 1st Earl Gower, by his third wife Mary, widow of Anthony Gray, Earl of Harold. In the early months of 1760 Leveson-Gower was commander of the Kingfisher sloop and on 13th June was promoted to be captain of the Flamborough frigate. From her he was quickly moved into the Quebec, which he commanded in the Mediterranean, till the peace. He afterwards, in 1765, commanded the Africa on the coast of Guinea and in the West Indies; the AEolas frigate, in the Mediterranean, in 1766-7; the Pearl on the home and the Newfoundland stations in 1769-1772; and the Albion guard ship at Plymouth in 1774. In 1777 he was appointed to the Valiant for service in the Channel, and in the action off Ushant on the 27th July 1778 was one of the Admiral's seconds, the other being Captain Jervis in the Foudroyant. At the subsequent court martial gave evidence strongly in Keppel's favour, and on Keppel striking his flag after his acquittal, he also resigned his command, nor did he sail again until after the change of ministry in March 1782, when he was appointed first captain of the Victory with Lord Howe, and served in that capacity both in the channel, and later on at the relief of Gibraltar and the skirmish off Cape Spartel. From January 2 April 1783, and again from December 1783 to July 1788 Gower was one of the junior Lords of the Admiralty with Lord Howe, continuing at the Admiralty with the Earl of Chatham until January 1790. During this time he hoisted a broad pennant (the pennat of a Commodore) in the Hebe frigate in 1785, for a summer cruise round Great Britain with Prince William Henry; and in the Year 1787, in command of the Channel squadron. On 24th September 1787 he was advanced to be Rear- Admiral, and in the following summer raised his flag again on the Edgar in the Channel. During the Spanish armament in 1790 he was again first captain to Lord Howe. He died of an apoplectic fit on 15th August 1792. He married in 1773 Francis, daughter of Admiral the Honourable Edward Boscawen, by whom he left a son.^3,2 He was baptized on 28 March 1765 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, , England.¹ He was the son of Samuel Ballard and Lydia Flint.¹ Vice Admiral Samuel James Ballard began military service in December 1776 Royal Navy.⁴ He held the office of Lieutenant having been promoted by Admiral Rowley

Warrant book as 5th Lieutenant held under ADM 6/23/153 on 10 February 1783 at , Jamaica.^5,4 He Warrant Book as a 2nd Lieutenant held under ADM 6/23/356
Warrant Book as a 1st Lieutenant held under ADM 6/23/362 in 1786.⁶ Samuel Ballard received a bequest from Vice Admiral Samuel James Ballard by which they received a share arising from the messuage or tenements hereditaments and premises situate lying and being on the north side of Great Penny Street in Portsmouth in the county of Southampton with their and every of their appurtenances and also in the residuary estate. from their will probated on 4 August 1786.⁷ He held the office of Commander on 5 July 1794.^4,5 He held the office of post-Captain on 10 August 1795.^4,5 He Commander of HMS Pearl and the subject of an Appeal for Prizes in the High Court of Admiralty.
Abstract: Case of the appellant in an appeal before the Lords Commissioners of Appeals in Prize Causes; 1801
Recipient: High Court of Admiralty; High Court of Appeals for Prizes (Great Britain and Ireland)
Appellant; Charles Logie Esq. on behalf of His Serene Highness Mustapha Bashaw, Dey of Algiers, and on behalf of the named Algerian owners of the ship 'El Veloce'.
Respondents; Samuel James Ballard Esq., commander of HMS 'Pearl'; and Joseph Mulock Esq, commander of HMS 'Hindostan' (captors of the ship and goods).
Case of the appellant in an appeal to the Lords Commissioners of Appeals in Prize Causes; case relates to the capture of the 'En Veloce' and its cargo of 'silks, gold, and Embroidered Stuffs, Looking Glasses, rich Snuff Boxes, Watches, and various other valuable Goods' on 20 May 1800; the ship was on its way from Marseilles to Algiers, although pretending to be heading towards Morocco; includes transcripts of depositions by Giovanni Ballatin (master of the 'En Veloce'), Giovanni Christie (the mate), Benedetto Cabibi (a passenger) and Elia Garbick (the boatswain); also copies of the ship's papers, and reasons for the lords to find for the appeal.

Reference Number: Pl C 60/18
Abstract: Case of the respondents in an appeal before the Lords Commissioners of Appeals in Prize Causes; 1801
Writer: High Court of Admiralty; Vice-Admiralty Court (Minorca)
Recipient: High Court of Admiralty; High Court of Appeals for Prizes (Great Britain and Ireland)
Scope and Content
Appellant; Charles Logie of Suffolk Street, Charing Cross, Middlesex, late consul to His Brittanic Majesty at Algiers, claimant of the cargo of the 'En Veloce', on behalf of His Serene Highness Mustapha Bashaw, Dey of Algiers, and on behalf of the named Algerian owners of the ship.
Respondents; Samuel James Ballard Esq., commander of HMS 'Pearl'; Joshua Mulock Esq, commander of HMS 'Hindostan' (captors of the ship and goods); and James Heseltine Esq. His Majesty's Procurator-General.
Case of the respondent in an appeal to the Lords Commissioners of Appeals in Prize Causes; case relates to the capture of the 'En Veloce' and its cargo of luxury items on 20 May 1800; the ship was sailing under Ragusan colours and was on its way from Marseilles to Tetuan, and was taken to the island of Minorca following its capture; includes transcripts of depositions by Giovanni Ballatin (master of the 'En Veloce'), Giovanni Christis (the pilot), Benedetto Cabibi (a passenger) and Elia Garbick (the boatswain) as to the cargo; also copies of the ship's papers, and reasons for the lords to find against the appeal.
Case to be heard at the Cockpit, Whitehall, in 1801 [day and month not specified].

Abstract: Appendix to a case in appeal before the Lords Commissioners of Appeals in Prize Causes; 1801
Recipient: High Court of Admiralty; High Court of Appeals for Prizes (Great Britain and Ireland)
Scope and Content
Appendix to a case in appeal from the Vice-Admiralty Court of Minorca; case involves the capture of the Ragusan ship the 'En Veloce' and its cargo of luxury goods, on 20 May 1800, while it was sailing from Marseilles to the Barbary coast; the ship was captured by HMS 'Pearl' under the command of J.S. Ballard, and HMS 'Hindostan'; includes depositions made in the court of Vice-Admiralty of Minorca by Giovanni Ballatin, master of the 'En Veloce', other members of the crew and passengers, and by Charles Logie; also copies of the ship's papers including lists of cargo; and transcript of the judge's original sentence in the case passed at Minorca on 5 July 1800.
on 20 May 1800.⁸ He held the office of Rear Admiral of the Blue on 4 June 1814.^4,5 He held the office of Vice Admiral on 27 May 1825.⁴ He left a will on 26 January 1828 at 29 Park Street, Bath, Somerset, , England.⁷ He ended military service on 11 October 1829; Ballard, Samuel James (1764 to 1829), Vice Admiral, was the son of Samuel Ballard, a subordinate officer in the Navy, who had retired without promotion after the peace of 1763 and had engaged in business in Portsmouth. Ballard entered in the Navy in December 1776, under the patronage of the honourable Leverson-Gower, the captain of the Valiant, which ship formed part of the grand fleet under the command of Admiral Keppell during the summer of 1778. In October 1779 the youth was transferred to the Shrewsbury, Captain Mark Robinson, and in her was present when Sir George Rodney annihilated the Spanish fleet off Cape Saint Vincent, 16 January 1780. In the following July the Shrewsbury rejoined Sir Rodney's flag in the West Indies, was present off Martinique on 29 April 1781, and led the van in the action off the Chesapeake on 5 September 1781. On this fateful day the brunt of the fight fell on the Shrewsbury, which had 14 killed and 52 wounded, including Captain Robinson, who lost a leg. The ship afterwards returned to the West Indies with Sir Samuel Hood, and was with him in the operations at St Kitts in January 1782, after which she had to be sent to Jamaica for repairs. On 10 November in 1783, whilst still at Jamaica, Ballard was made a Lieut by Admiral Rowley, and was actively employed in different ships during the ten years of peace. When the war again broke out he was a Lieut of the Queen, which carried rear Admiral Gardiner's flag through the last days of May and first June 1794. This great victory won for Ballard his commander's rank (5 July), and on 1 August 1795 he was further advanced to the rank of post-captain. Early in 1796 he was appointed to the Pearl frigate, and during the next two years was continuously and happily employed in convoy in the trade for the Baltic or for Newfoundland and Quebec. In March 1798 he accompanied Commodore Cornwallis to the coast of Africa and to Barbados, from which station he returned in June of the following year. In October he carried out General Fox to Minorca, and remained attached to the Mediterranean fleet for the next two years. The Pearl was paid off on 14th March 1802, after a commission of upwards of six years, during which time she had taken, destroyed, or recaptured about 80 vessels, privateers and merchantmen. Captain Ballard was now kept with no more active command than a district of sea fencibles for more than seven years; it was not till October 1809 that he was appointed to the Sceptre, of 74 guns, and sailed shortly afterwards for the West Indies. Here he flew a Commodore's broad pennant, and on 18 December 1809 commanded the squadron which captured the two heavily armed French frigates Loire and Seine, and destroyed the protecting batteries at Anse-le-Barque of Guadeloupe. At the reduction of Guadeloupe in January and February 1810 he escorted one division of the army, and commanded the naval brigade, which, however, was not engaged. Commodore Ballard returned to England with the Sceptre in the following September, and was for the next two years attached to the fleet in the channel and Bay of Biscay, but without being engaged in any active operations. His service at sea closed with paying off of the Sceptre in January 1813, although in course of seniority he attained the rank of rear Admiral, 4th June 1814, and of Vice Admiral, 27th May 1825. He died at last, where he had for several years resided, on 11th October 1829. He was twice married, and had by the first wife several children, although only three survived him. (Marshals Royal Navy Biography ii [volume one part 2] page 876; gentleman's magazine xxcix ii 639).²
He died on 11 October 1829 at Bath, Somerset, , England, at age 64.¹ His estate was probated on 17 November 1829 at London, , England; Granted to John Spires Edward Dix and Catharina Ballard widow.⁷ He bequeathed to Samuel Wrangham Ballard a life interest in the trusts formed by the residuary and real estates with power to convert some or all as required to purchase an advowson or presentation to a Rectory at the discretion of the Trustees. The Coates Hall, Snaith and 29 Park Street, Walcot properties forming the trust of real estate. in their will probated on 17 November 1829.⁷ Vice Admiral Samuel James Ballard bequeathed to Maria Charlotte Ballard a life interest in the sum of three thousand pounds three per cent Consolidated Bank Annuities (five thousand pounds having already formed part of her Marriage Settlement) and an interest in the trusts formed by the residuary and real estates. in their will probated on 17 November 1829.⁷ Vice Admiral Samuel James Ballard bequeathed to Anna Elizabeth Ballard a life interest in the sum of eight thousand pounds three per cent Consolidated Bank Annuities and an interest in the trusts formed by the residuary and real estates. in their will probated on 17 November 1829.⁷

     Ann Ballard was baptized on 22 May 1765 at Nuneaton, Warwickshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Ballard.¹

     Millicent Ballard was baptized circa 1766. She was the daughter of Robert Ballard. Millicent Ballard married Charles Morris, son of Barbara Ballard, after 1795. As of after 1795,her married name was Morris. Robert Ballard received a bequest from Millicent Ballard by which they received all of her father's estate. from their will probated on 24 January 1795.¹ She was buried before 1822; Husband Charles Morris appointed to adminster Robert Ballard's estate.

     Edward Ballard was baptized circa 1766 at Wiltshire, , England.¹ He married Ann H Unknown circa 1800. Edward Ballard and Ann H Unknown appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Upper Wanborough, Wanborough, Wiltshire, , England; Edward Ballard; aged 75; carpenter; born in Wiltshire
Ann Ballard; aged 60; born in Wiltshire
Mary Ann Ballard; aged 30; born in Wiltshire
James Ballard; aged 25; cordwainer; born in Wiltshire.²

     William Ballard was baptized circa 1766 at Hertfordshire, , England.¹ He married Mary Unknown circa 1789.¹

     Henry Harris was born in 1766. He was the son of Henry Harris and Ann Ballard. Henry Harris died in 1767 at , Not Known.

     George Ballard was baptized on 16 February 1766 at Eynsford, Kent, , England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Ballard.

     John Ballard was baptized on 16 February 1766 at Thurcaston, Leicestershire, , England.¹ He was the son of John Ballard and Mary Unknown.¹

     Elizabeth Ballard SOURCE CITATION: Date: 2 May 1766 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: 9 Apr 1766 Title: Family Register. She Birth: Family Register
Birth: PR.
Reference: M67. Her baptism name was Elizabeth Balcombe Ballard.¹ She was born on 9 April 1766 at Cranbrook, Kent, , England.² She was the daughter of Joseph Ballard. Elizabeth Ballard was christened on 2 May 1766 at Cranbrook, Kent, , England. She was baptized on 9 May 1766 at Cranbrook, Kent, , England.¹

     An Ballard was christened on 20 April 1766 at St John Roman Catholic Church, Wigan, Lancashire, , England. She was the daughter of Jonathan Ballard and Margaret Talbot.

     Lydia Elizabeth Ballard was baptized on 28 April 1766 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Ballard and Lydia Flint.¹ Samuel Ballard received a bequest from Lydia Elizabeth Ballard by which they received a share arising from the messuage or tenements hereditaments and premises situate lying and being on the north side of Great Penny Street in Portsmouth in the county of Southampton with their and every of their appurtenances and also in the residuary estate. from their will probated on 4 August 1786.²

     Mary Ballard was baptized on 4 May 1766 at Hawkhurst, Kent, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Ballard.¹

     Elizabeth Ballard was baptized on 11 May 1766 at Southill, Bedfordshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Ballard and Elizabeth King.¹

     Reference: M66. Sarah Adams SOURCE CITATION: Date: 19 May 1766 Title: Family Register. She was born on 19 May 1766. She was the daughter of Rebeckah Ballard.

     Mary Ballard was baptized on 24 August 1766 at Goudhurst, Kent, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Stephens Ballard.¹

     Edward Ballard was labourer. He Known as Edward the Younger. He was christened on 19 October 1766 at Tenterden, Kent, , England. He was the son of Edward Ballard. Edward Ballard held the office of Appointed deputy Borsholder on 5 November 1801 at Tenterden, Kent, , England.¹ He held the office of Appointed Borsholder of Boresisle on 28 October 1802 at Tenterden, Kent, , England.¹ He was buried on 28 March 1826 at High Halden, Kent, , England.

     Elisabeth Ballard was baptized on 7 December 1766 at South Littleton, Worcestershire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Ballard and Elisabeth Crisp. Elisabeth Ballard died in 1769.

     Margaret Ballard burial entry states pauper aged 17. She was born before 27 December 1766. She was christened on 27 December 1766 at Tenterden, Kent, , England. She was the daughter of Edmund Ballard. Margaret Ballard died before 3 December 1783. She was buried on 3 December 1783 at Tenterden, Kent, , England.

     Vincent Ballard was baptized circa 1767. He was the son of John Ballard. Vincent Ballard received a share of the residual estate. in John Ballard's will probated on 24 May 1819.¹ Vincent Ballard died on 28 April 1845 at 134 Union Street, St Saviour Southwark, Surrey, , England; Occupation; carman
Age 78
Informant Maria Ballard present at the death.²

      Elizabeth Collins was also known as Betty Collins.¹ She was baptized circa 1767 at Hampshire, , England.¹ She married Barnabus Ballard on 5 March 1783 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, , England.¹ As of 5 March 1783,her married name was Ballard.¹

     Rev George Wells was born in 1767. He was the son of Frances Ballard. Rev John Ballard D.C.L. received a bequest from Rev George Wells by which they received A one half share of £2,000 held in trust by his father for Reverend John Ballard in the event of none of John's children being alive at the death of his widow Mary Ballard. from their will probated on 23 January 1788.¹ He held the office of Vicar between 1792 and 1823 at Billingshurst, Sussex, , England. He held the office of Rector between 1796 and 1839 at Wiston, Sussex, , England. He held the office of Prebendary between 1822 and 1839 at Chichester, Sussex, , England. He held the office of Rector between 1826 and 1839 at Albourne, Sussex, , England. He married Frances Ballard, daughter of Rev John Ballard D.C.L., on 7 January 1835 at Wiston, Sussex, , England.²

     John Ballard was baptized in 1767 at Barton, Nottinghamshire, , England.¹ He married Jane Crutchley on 23 May 1825 at Lichfield, Staffordshire, , England.^1,2 John Ballard and Jane Crutchley appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Olive Yard Barkergate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, , England; John Ballard; aged 60; Gardener; not born in Nottingham
Jane Ballard; agd 35; not born in Nottingham
John Ballard; aged 14; not born in Nottingham
Ann Ballard; aged 12; not born in Nottingham
Thomas Ballard; aged 10; not born in Nottingham
Mary Ballard; aged 8; born in Nottingham
Sarah Ballard; aged 7; born in Nottingham.³ John Ballard and Jane Crutchley appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 22 Dukes Place, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, , England; John Ballard; head; married; aged 84; retired Frame Knitter; born Barton, Nottinghamshire
Jane Ballard; wife; married; aged 47; born Staffordshire
Ann Ballard; daur; aged 22; lace mender; born Grantham
Thomas Ballard; son; aged 20; labourer; born Grantham
Mary Ballard; daur; aged 18; lace mender; born St Mary, Nottingham
Sarah Ballard; daur; aged 16; lace drawer; born St Mary, Nottingham
Arthur Ballard; son; aged 5; scholar; born St Mary, Nottingham.⁴

     Richard Ballard was christened on 29 January 1767 at St John Roman Catholic Church, Wigan, Lancashire, , England. He was the son of Jonathan Ballard and Margaret Talbot.

     Bassina Rachel Ballard was baptized on 20 May 1767 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, , England.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Ballard and Lydia Flint.¹ Bassina Rachel Ballard died before 16 August 1784; Not named in her father's will.

     Richard Ballard was baptized on 6 September 1767 at Monks Kirby, Warwickshire, , England.^1,2 He was the son of William Ballard and Mary Unknown.² Richard Ballard appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Woodfield Lodge, Monks Kirby, Warwickshire, , England; Richard Ballard; head; widower; aged 75; farmer 200 acres 2 labourers; born Monks Kirby, Warwickshire
William Ballard; son; single; aged 49; farmer's son; born Broxt, Warwickshire
Samuel Ballard; son; single; aged 29; farmer's son; born Broxt, Warwickshire
John Ballard; son; single; aged 27; farmer's son; born Broxt, Warwickshire
+ housekeepr & 2 servants.³ He died in June 1852 at Lutterworth Registration District, Warwickshire, , England, at age 84.⁴ His estate was probated on 6 July 1852 at London, Middlesex, , England.⁵