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     Thomas William Ballard was born in 1874 in Bury, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Ballard and Susanna Simpson.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Earl Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Ballard Ada , John and Thomas were scholars.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 21 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Ballard Thomas was an iron moulders apprentice.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Chemial Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Ballard Thomas was a general labourer.⁵

     Albert Valentine Ballard was born in 1879 in Pendleton, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Ballard and Susanna Simpson.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Earl Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Ballard.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 21 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Ballard Albert was a hawk newspaper seller.⁴ He married Clara M Ward in 1912 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.⁵

     Mary Elizabeth Ballard was born in 1881 in Pendleton, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Ballard and Susanna Simpson.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Earl Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Ballard.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 21 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Ballard Mary was a quilt knitter at the cotton mill.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Chemial Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Ballard Mary was a cotton spinner.⁵

     Rachel Ballard was born in 1883 in Bury, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Ballard and Susanna Simpson.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 21 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Ballard Rachel was a scholar.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Chemial Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Ballard Rachel was a cotton weaver.⁴ She married Frank Schofield in 1909 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.⁵

     Allfred Ballard was born in 1884 in Bury, Lancashire, England, Alfred was the twin of Ellen.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Ballard and Susanna Simpson.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 21 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Ballard Alfred and Ellen were scholars.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Chemial Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Ballard Alfred was a cotton spinner.⁴ He married Emily Newsham in 1914 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.⁵

     Ellen Ballard was born in 1884 in Bury, Lancashire, England, Ellen was the twin of Alfred.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Ballard and Susanna Simpson.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 21 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Ballard Alfred and Ellen were scholars.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Chemial Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Ballard Ellen was a cotton weaver.⁴ She married James Haddock in 1908 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.⁵

     Ada Ballard was born in 1869 in Bury, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Ballard and Susanna Simpson.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Earl Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Ballard Ada , John and Thomas were scholars.³ She married Joseph Heys in 1888 in Bury, Lancashire, England.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 14 Webb Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Heys Ada was a felt hat trimmer.⁵

     Eugene Ferris married Eileen Gibbons, daughter of ... Gibbons.² He was born on 4 May 1908 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of William Ferris and Sarah Ballard.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Flear Bottom, Bolton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the grandson of Robert Greathead and son of William and Sarah Ferris.³ William, Sarah and their two children Eugene and William travelled aboard SS Corsican of the Allan Line Steamship Co. Ltd leaving Liverpool on 27 June 1913 bound for Quebec in Canada. William was listed as GF Ferris but I am pretty sure it is William. He confirms this on his naturalization papers.⁴ At the time of his fathers death in 1966 Eugene was living in Paris.⁵ Eugene died on 6 November 1991 in Paris, Ontario, Canada, aged 83 from complications from Parkinsons disease which was diagnosed when he was sixty years old.^6,7

     William Ferris was born in 1913 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of William Ferris and Sarah Ballard.¹ William, Sarah and their two children Eugene and William travelled aboard SS Corsican of the Allan Line Steamship Co. Ltd leaving Liverpool on 27 June 1913 bound for Quebec in Canada. William was listed as GF Ferris but I am pretty sure it is William. He confirms this on his naturalization papers.² He married Anna ...³ William died on 14 May 1994 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.⁴

     Joseph Heys was born in 1869 in Bury, Lancashire, England.^2,3 He married Ada Ballard, daughter of Edward Ballard and Susanna Simpson, in 1888 in Bury, Lancashire, England.¹ Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 14 Webb Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, Joseph was listed as a general labourer.⁴

     Albert Heys was born in 1898 in Bury, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Heys and Ada Ballard.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Chemial Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the grandson of Edward Ballard.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 14 Webb Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Heys although he was also listed with his grandparents.⁴

     Edward Heys was born in 1891 in Bury, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Heys and Ada Ballard.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 14 Webb Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Heys Edward, James and Charles were listed as scholars.³

     James Heys was born in 1893 in Bury, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Heys and Ada Ballard.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 14 Webb Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Heys Edward, James and Charles were listed as scholars.³

     Charles Henry Heys was born in 1895 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Heys and Ada Ballard.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 14 Webb Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Heys Edward, James and Charles were listed as scholars.³

     Frederick Heys was born in 1900 in Bury, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Heys and Ada Ballard.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 14 Webb Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Heys.³

     Wilson Greathead was born on 29 August 1884 in Stutterheim, South Africa.¹ He was the son of Wilson Greathead and Emily Monica Crowe.¹ He was baptised on 26 September 1884 in St Barnabas, Stutterheim, South Africa.¹ He married Johanna Catharina Scott.¹ Wilson died on 29 March 1953 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa, aged 68.¹ Wilson was buried on 25 April 1953 in Cape Town, South Africa.¹ He was buried with his parents Wilson Greathead and Emily Monica Greathead in Maitland Cemetery, Cape Town, South Africa.²

     John Rothery Greathead was born on 3 August 1886 in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.¹ He was the son of Wilson Greathead and Emily Monica Crowe.¹ He was baptised on 6 September 1886 in Holy Trinity, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.² John died on 19 October 1918 in Debe Nek, Eastern Province, South Africa, aged 32 he was a Justice of the Peace and surveyor.^1,3 John was buried on 20 October 1918 in Main Cemetery, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.^1,4

     Annie Emily Greathead was born on 26 February 1889 in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.¹ She was the daughter of Wilson Greathead and Emily Monica Crowe.¹ She was baptised on 2 March 1889 in Holy Trinity, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.² Annie died on 26 October 1907 in Riversdale, Cape Town, South Africa, aged 18.¹ Annie was buried on 27 October 1907 in St Matthews, Riversdale, Cape Town, South Africa.³

     Lucy Beatrice Greathead was born on 1 August 1891 in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.¹ She was the daughter of Wilson Greathead and Emily Monica Crowe.¹ She was baptised on 28 August 1891 in Holy Trinity, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in 45 Warrington Crescent, Paddington, London, England, she was listed as a boarder of Margaret Welsh's boarding house. She was a musical student.³ Lucy received a beautiful crown-sized silver medal awarded for singing at the Eisteddfod of the Royal Academy of Music in 1912 which was made by John Pinches of 21 Albert Embankment in London.⁴ Lucy died on 27 July 1978 in Cape Town, South Africa, aged 86.¹ Lucy was buried on 1 August 1978 in Maitland Cemetery, Cape Town, South Africa.^1,5

     Edmund Raggett was born in 1859 in Elstead, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Reuben Raggett and Mary Nash.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Vamneys Farm, Elstead, Surrey, England, he was listed as the grand son of James Raggett.³ Edmund died in 1870 in Bramley, Surrey, England.⁴ Edmund was buried on 28 August 1870 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, in plot A5 no 2. He was 10 years old.⁵

     Margaret Irene Brockett was born in 1889 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Brockett and Margaret Irene Eliza Wright.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 35 Milton Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Brockett.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 35 Milton Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Margaret Irene Eliza Brockett.⁵ She married Charles T Henderson in 1917 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶ Margaret died in 1947 in Durham, England.⁷

     James Raggett was born about 1853 in Elstead, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Reuben Raggett and Mary Nash.¹ He was baptised on 9 January 1853 in St Michael and All Angels, Thursley, Surrey, England, the family lived in Elstead and his father was a labourer.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Vamneys Farm, Elstead, Surrey, England, he was listed as the grand son of James Raggett.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Lex Hill, Hascombe, Surrey, England, he was listed as the brother in law of William Winter James was a labourer.⁴

     William Raggett was born in 1887 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Reuben Raggett and Jane Mitchell.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, he was listed as the son of Reuben Raggett.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Yieldhurst, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, he was listed as the son of Reuben Raggett.⁴