Seeking ancestors of Thomas Ballinger

[Wilkes_ml]

Although we can not be certain of John Thomas' parentage, we know that his grandparents were Benjamin & Ann, and I have found a transcription for their marriage:

12th November 1845 at Hanbury, Worcester

Benjamin Ballinger, a labourer of Hanbury s. of Thomas Ballinger, a labourer married Ann BRAZIER, servant of Hanbury d. of John BRAZIER, labourer. By banns, witnessed by Thomas Honeybourne, Charlot Weaver

Transcriptions © Andrew Harris

[Wilkes_ml]

Ann BALLENGER died December quarter 1893 aged 73 Ref: Kidderminster 6c 131a, which is why I can not find her in 1901.

[Wilkes_ml]

And this may also help... Ann Ballinger of Fair Street Kidderminster, widow, died 2nd October 1893 ADMINISTRATION March 1905 LONDON to Mary Willey (wife of Charles Griffiths Willey) Effects £350

Unfortunately it doesn't look like Ann left a will but Mary Willey is probably her daughter.

[Wilkes_ml]

So in 1881 Mary Willey is with her husband Charles G. Willey and several children at 22 Bromsgrove Street. St. George Worcestershire RG11; Piece: 2901; Folio: 45; Page: 16 but also living with them is Emily BALLENGER aged 16, born. Bradley Green, who could be John Thomas' mother. She is probably the same as the daughter listed as Elena? aged 5 in the 1871 census.

[Wilkes_ml]

What is interesting is that John T?. Ballinger age 40? is at Trowcester , Northamptonshire in 1901, a coachman b. Bradley Green, Worcestershire. He is married to Jane E. aged 42 b. Trowcester, Northants and they have 3 children: Ethel A. age 17, Mabel E. age 14 and Else M. age 8 all born Towcester.

RG13; Piece: 1412; Folio: 67; Page: 14

I believe this is the son of Benjamin & Ann, and probably the uncle your John Thomas was named after.

[Wilkes_ml]

As I can find no evidence of the three Ballinger boys, or Emily after 1891, I'm wondering if they all emigrated to Canada between 1891 and 1901.

maybe someone has access to the Canadian census and can check to see if they pop up there, as I think I've searched all the UK records I have access to and I can find no trace of them, unless they changed their name.

[christanel]

Wow what a lot of brilliant searching has been done!.

I can't see a suitable Benjamin on Canadian records at the moment but I did find this. One to keep as a maybe?

UK, Incoming Passenger Lists 1878 to 1960
Benjamin Ballinger
Occupation Fitter
Age 35 born abt 1886
Country of last permanent residence - South Africa
Country of intended future permanent residence - England
Departed South Africa
Arrived Port of London - 5 Mar 1921
Ports on Voyage - Natal, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town
Ship - Durham Castle
Shipping Line - Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company Ltd

[christanel]

There is a James Ballinger in the 1901 Canadian census.
Province of New Brunswick
District - York
Sub-District - St Marys
David Campbell 47
Marion Campbell 46
Marion Currie 8
James Ballinger age 17, born about 1884 single England
hired help farm labourer
Immigrated 1896
Nationality - Canadian
Religion - Church Of England

[christanel]

And then this which looks like the same man but he says born New Brunswick and he has acquired the middle name David which is the name of Thomas, James and Benjamin's uncle. I think he stacks up as Thomas' brother.

Border Crossings from Canada to U.S. 1895-1956
James David Ballanger Age 43 Born abt 1886
Arrived - 17 Sep 1929
Last residential address - Kingsclear New Brunswick
Destination Houston Maine and he was last there in 1905-1907.
His stay is going to be indefinite
Port of Arrival Houston, Maine, United States
Arrival Contact - Son Ernest Ballanger
Departure Contact - Brother Thomas Ballanger of Prince Rupert BC
Nashwaak? New Brunswick
Race/Nationality -English

[lazywillie]

Wow! There has been an amazing amount of sleuthing going on! I am quite shocked with the amount of information you all have been able to get. I am going to sit back and read more and will get back to you Amazing!