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     Frederick Arthur Balchin was born on 25 May 1901 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Rowell.⁴ He was baptised on 16 June 1901 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, His father was an engineer and the family lived in Blackheath.⁵ He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Balchin in the 1911 census in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁶ He married Ivy E ... Ivy came from Kirkcaldy in Fife, Scotland.² He died on 19 November 1941 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, at age 40 from a perforated gastric ulcer. He was in the Royal Marines no PO/X 109410 at Portsmouth.^2,7,8 He was buried in 1941 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 755.⁹

     James Balchin was born in 1879 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Balchin and Sarah Scott.² He was baptised on 15 June 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Henry Balchin in the 1881 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Henry was an engine driver at the powder mill living with his wife, children, included one just 5 days old, his widowed mother and Uncle David Edwards.⁴ He was the son of Henry Balchin and Sarah Balchin in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁵ He married Dorcas Rowell in 1898 in Alton, Hampshire, England.^2,6 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. James was a mechanical engineer living with his wife and son.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. James was a labouring mechanic in the gunpowder works living with his wife and children.⁸ James went on active service with the Grand Fleet in August 1915.⁹ Jack as he was called was one of those saved in 1916 from HMS Russell and returned home after his trying experience. He was promoted to Telegraphist later and was taking further examinations in December.¹⁰ James worked as a gardener at Barnett Hill after the war until his retirement.¹¹ His wife Dorcas died in 1925 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^12,13 He died on 22 November 1965 in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.^14,15 His estate was probated on 16 February 1966 in London to Harold Balchin a labourer. His effects were valued at £1,639.¹⁵

     Harold Balchin was born on 11 April 1905 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Rowell.¹ He was baptised on 18 June 1905 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, His father was an engineer and the family lived in Blackheath.¹ He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Balchin in the 1911 census in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He received the probate of the estate of James Balchin on 16 February 1966.⁴ He died in 1978 in Surrey, England.⁵

     Winifred Kate Balchin was born in 1902 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Balchin and Dorcas Rowell.¹ She was baptised on 26 October 1902 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Her father was an engineer and the family lived in Blackheath.¹ She was the daughter of James Balchin and Dorcas Balchin in the 1911 census in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ She died in 1913 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^4,5 She was buried on 4 January 1913 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 242 aged 10 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁴

     Dorcas Rowell was born in 1878 in Alton, Hampshire, England.^1,2 She married James Balchin, son of Henry Balchin and Sarah Scott, in 1898 in Alton, Hampshire, England.^1,3 She was the wife of James Balchin in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. James was a mechanical engineer living with his wife and son.⁴ She was the wife of James Balchin in the 1911 census in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. James was a labouring mechanic in the gunpowder works living with his wife and children.⁵ She died in 1925 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^6,7 She died on 29 December 1925 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 243 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁶

     Cecil Henry Balchin was born on 1 January 1904 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Rowell.¹ He was baptised on 28 February 1904 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, His father was an engineer and the family lived in Blackheath.¹ He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Balchin in the 1911 census in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He appeared on the National Register of 29 September 1939 in Abinger Hatch Hotel, Abinger Hammer, Surrey, England, he was a gardener handy man.⁴ He married Helene Hebisch in 1940 in Surrey, England.⁵ He died in 1968 in Surrey, England.⁶

     Ernest John Balchin was born on 6 November 1898 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Rowell.¹ He was baptised on 1 January 1899 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, His father was an engineer and the family lived in Blackheath.¹ He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Rowell in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Balchin in the 1911 census in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴ He married Lydia D Pearce in 1919 in Alton, Hampshire, England.⁵ Ernest joined the Royal Navy on 6 September1929 his official number was J33616 and he was a gardener from Guildford, His first ship was Argus and his last one Victory 1 November 1938.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ernest was listed as living at The Nest, Mayes Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, England, Ernest was a clerk in the civil service and a pensioner from the Royal Navy.⁷ He died in 1959 in Gosport, Hampshire, England.⁸

     Florence Mary Balchin was born in 1909 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Balchin and Dorcas Rowell.¹ She was baptised on 9 January 1910 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Her father was an engineer and the family lived in Blackheath.¹ She was the daughter of James Balchin and Dorcas Balchin in the 1911 census in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ She died in 1940 in Surrey, England.^4,5 She was buried on 15 March 1940 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴

     Charlie Balchin was born circa 1908 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Rowell.¹ He was baptised on 15 December 1908 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, His father was an engineer and the family lived in Blackheath.¹ He was the son of James Balchin and Dorcas Balchin in the 1911 census in 1 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.² He died in 1947 in Surrey, England.³

     Henry Balchin was born circa 1846 in Chilworth, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Balchin and Mary ...¹ He was the son of James Balchin and Mary ... in the 1851 census in St Martha on the Hill, Chilworth, Surrey, England.² He married Sarah Scott in 1878 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Henry was an engine driver at the powder mill living with his wife, children, included one just 5 days old, his widowed mother and Uncle David Edwards.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Henry was a millwright in the gunpowder works living with his wife and children.⁵ Henry was elected onto the Parish Council, performing valuable services. The Parish Magazine of April 1919 recorded that he had retired after 25 years. Mr Proctor succeeded him onto the Council.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Henry was a mechanical engineer living with his wife and two children.⁷ His wife Sarah died in 1907 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸ He died in 1939 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁹ He was buried on 13 May 1939 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 240 after a service in St Jhn the Baptist in Wonersh.¹⁰

     Sarah Scott was born in 1842 in Horsted Keynes, Sussex, England.¹ She married Henry Balchin, son of James Balchin and Mary ..., in 1878 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^2,3 She was the wife of Henry Balchin in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Henry was a millwright in the gunpowder works living with his wife and children.⁴ She was the wife of Henry Balchin in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Henry was a mechanical engineer living with his wife and two children.⁵ She died in 1907 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ She was buried on 27 March 1907 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 241 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁷

     Frederick Ernest Balchin was born in 1880 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Balchin and Sarah Scott.² He was baptised on 16 May 1880 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Henry Balchin in the 1881 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of Henry Balchin and Sarah Balchin in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁵ He was the son of Henry Balchin and Sarah Balchin in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Frederick was an engine driver.⁶ Fred joined the Royal Engineers in August 1915. He was known to have returned home for 10 days leave in July 1918 after returnng from East Africa and a short spell in a rest camp in England.⁷ Frederick did not marry and lived in Laura Cottage in Blackheath and then later Vaughen House in Chertsey Street.⁸ He died in 1955 in Surrey, England.⁹

     Mary ... was born circa 1805 in Horsham, Sussex, England.¹ She married James Balchin. She was the wife of James Balchin in the 1851 census in St Martha on the Hill, Chilworth, Surrey, England. James was a labourer living with his wife and two sons.² Her husband James died before 1881.¹

     James Balchin was born circa 1807 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He married Mary ... He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in St Martha on the Hill, Chilworth, Surrey, England. James was a labourer living with his wife and two sons.² He died before 1881.¹