Descendants of John Balaam
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1. John1 BALAAM; married Elizabeth (--?--).[1] Children of John1 Balaam and Elizabeth (--?--) were: 2. i. Henry2 Balaam, christened 20 Jan 1651 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; married Elizabeth Crofts.
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2. Henry2 BALAAM (child of John1);[2],[3] christened 20 Jan 1651 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where father was John Ballam, mother was Elizabeth;[4],[5] married Elizabeth Crofts 5 Sep 1669 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[6],[7] died 1685;[8] buried 20 Jun 1685 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[9] Elizabeth CROFTS died in 1695.[10] She was buried on 31 Jan 1695 at All Hallows', Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England, where Elizabeth was a widow.[11] Children of Henry2 Balaam and Elizabeth Crofts all born at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England, were as follows: i. Henry3 Balaam;[12],[12] christened 7 Aug 1670;[13] died 1685;[14] buried 14 Jul 1685 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England, where Henry was the son of "Henry Ballum."[9] ii. Elizabeth Balaam;[12],[12] christened 24 Dec 1671.[13] 3. iii. Joseph Balaam, baptized 26 Oct 1684; married Sarah Evans.
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3. Joseph3 BALAAM (child of Henry2, John1);[15],[16] baptized 26 Oct 1684 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; where Joseph was son of Henry Balam, and Elizabeth;[11] married Sarah Evans 27 May 1708 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; by banns.[17],[18] Children of Joseph3 Balaam and Sarah Evans all born at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England, were as follows: i. Elizabeth4 Balaam;[19],[19] christened Jun 1708;[20] died 1717;[21] buried 27 Nov 1717 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[22] ii. Joseph Balaam;[23],[23] christened 2 Sep 1711.[24] iii. John Balaam;[25],[25] christened 24 May 1713;[26] died "aged 92" 1800 at Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[27] buried 23 Dec 1800 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[28] iv. Elizabeth Balaam;[23],[23] christened 15 Jun 1718;[24] died 1719;[29] buried Feb 1719 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[22] v. Mary Balaam;[25],[25] christened 31 May 1719;[26] died 1732;[30] buried 22 Aug 1732 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[31] vi. Letitia Balaam;[32],[32] born 8 Apr 1722;[33] died 1723;[34] buried 9 Jan 1723 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[22] 4. vii. James Balaam, christened 29 Feb 1724; married Anne Browne. viii. Susanna Balaam;[23],[23] christened 26 Jan 1726;[24] died Sep 1726;[35] buried 8 Sep 1726 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[22]
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4. James4 BALAAM (child of Joseph3, Henry2, John1);[36],[37] christened 29 Feb 1724 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; where father was Joseph Balaam, mother was Sarah;[38],[39] married Anne Browne 20 Aug 1752 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; where James was of this parish (batchelor) and Anne was of Tottenham (spinster), by banns;[40],[41] died 1808;[42] buried 13 Mar 1808 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England, where James, a blacksmith, was aged 84 yrs.[43] He lived in Apr 1770 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[44] He gave testimony at the trial of two men, one of whom worked and lodged with him. "I keep a blacksmith's shop. Robert served his time with me; he behaved very well, and was very honest. He went journey-work for about two years and a half after his time was out, and since that he has worked for me again, till this affair. I live in South-street ward, in the parish of Edmonton" circa 30 Jun 1770.[45] He lived in 1798 at Bowes Farm, South Street ward, Edmonton, London, Co. Middlesex, England; as proprietor.[46],[47] He lived in 1801 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; "house with garden."[48] He left a will on 4 Mar 1808 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; "I James Balaam of Bowes farm in the parish of Edmondon and County of Middlesex, Blacksmith... I give to my sons William and Thomas Balaam... my freehold dwelling situated at Bowes farm... divided by my executor Thomas Leach in the manner following: to my son William Balaam, the ground and house extending in front from Millers Wall to the point... And the whole of the remainder of the said estate I give to my son Thomas Balaam as aforesaid, with all buildings and erections thereon including in front the... house and Smith's Shop... all other be divided by my Executor Thomas Leach between my six children as hereafter mentioned: William Balaam, Elizabeth Clark[?], George Balaam, Samuel Balaam, Thomas Balaam and Charles Balaam."[49] Anne BROWNE was born circa 1733 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[50],[51] She died in Apr 1797 at Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[52] She was buried on 23 Apr 1797 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England, "Anne Balaam", aged 64, wife of James, Blacksmith.[43] Children of James4 Balaam and Anne Browne were as follows: i. James5 Balaam;[53],[53] christened 22 Jul 1753 at Weld Chapel, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[54] died 1754;[55] he may have been buried 10 Mar 1754 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[31] 5. ii. William Balaam, born 1755 at Co. Middlesex, England; marriage bann Elizabeth Lowen; married Elizabeth Lowen. iii. Elizabeth Balaam;[56],[56] christened 7 Jan 1756 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[24] married (--?--) Clark.[57] iv. Anne Balaam;[23],[23] christened 23 Jun 1761 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[24] died 1770;[55] she may have been buried 14 Jan 1770 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[31] v. James Balaam;[23],[23] christened 10 Nov 1762 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[24] died before 1808.[58] vi. Charlotte Balaam;[23],[23] christened 6 Apr 1764 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[24] died before 1808.[59] vii. Martha Balaam;[23],[23] christened 2 Aug 1765 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[24] died before 1808.[60] viii. George Balaam;[56],[56] christened 31 Oct 1766 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[24] married Rebecca Marrills 27 May 1791 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; by banns, where both were of this parish, signed their names, witnessed by Daniel Marrills Sr., Daniel Murrills, and Elizabeth Murrills;[61] died "aged 92" 1858 at Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[62],[63] buried 4 Jan 1859 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[64] He was living in 1808; when mentioned in father's will.[65] He appeared on the census of 1851 at Blue Bow, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; where George (84) widower, blacksmith, and daughter Frances (46) a housekeeper, were both b. Edmonton.[66] ix. Frances Balaam;[23],[23] christened 11 Mar 1768 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[24] died "40, daughter of James and Ann" 1807 at Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[67] buried 22 Mar 1807 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[68] x. Samuel Balaam;[56],[56] christened 12 Jul 1769 at Weld Chapel, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[69],[70] married Elizabeth Davis 22 Feb 1789 at St. John, Hackney, Co. Middlesex, England; by banns, where both were of this parish, signing their names, witness by John Davis and Mary Smith;[71] died 1844 at Newington Common, Hackney, Co. Middlesex, England;[72] buried 15 Sep 1844 at St. John, Hackney, Co. Middlesex, England, "age 76."[73] He was living in 1808; when mentioned in father's will.[74] He and Elizabeth Davis appeared on the census of 1841 at West Hackney, Hackney, Co. Middlesex, England; where Samuel (75) was a smith, with Elizabeth (75) and John Judge (80) present, all born Middlesex.[75] xi. Lucy Balaam;[23],[23] christened 23 Nov 1770 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[24] died 1785 at Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[76] buried 16 Mar 1785 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[77] xii. Thomas Balaam;[56],[56] christened 4 Apr 1772 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[54] married Margaret Stewart 14 Feb 1798 at St Dunstan in the West, London, Co. Middlesex, England; by licence, where Thomas Balaam was of Edmonton, and Margaret Stewart of this parish;[78] died aged 95 yrs 1867 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[79],[80] buried 7 Apr 1867 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[81] He and Margaret Stewart lived in 1808 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; when he inherited the leasehold of the house in his father's will.[82] He lived in 1822 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England.[83] He appeared on the census of 1841 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; where Thomas (~65) was a smith, with Charles Moules (~15), in the dwelling next to son Thomas (~25) a smith, his wife Sarah (~25), and their children James (4), William (2), and Emily (3 wks).[84] He appeared on the census of 1851 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; where Thomas (79) was a blacksmith, widower, b. Bowes farm, and Thomas (son, 43) a blacksmith, unmarried, grandsons William (13) and Thomas (8) were also present.[85] He appeared on the census of 1861 at Bowes Farm, Southgate, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; where Thomas (89) was a widower, blacksmith, Thomas Jun. (53) his son, unmarried, blacksmith, and grandsons William (22) and Thomas (18), both blacksmiths, all born Edmonton.[86] xiii. Charles Balaam;[56],[56] christened 14 Sep 1774 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England;[24] married Catharine Taylor 4 Jun 1798 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; by banns, where both were of this parish, signed their names, witnessed by Joseph Wood and James Gray;[87] married Catharine Evans 18 Apr 1805 at All Saints, Edmonton, Co. Middlesex, England; by banns, where Charles was widower, both of this parish, signing their names, witnessed by Joseph Wood and Thomas Balaam;[88],[89] died 1856 at Mill Hill, Hendon, Co. Middlesex, England;[90] buried 28 Apr 1856 at St Paul, Mill Hill, Hendon, Co. Middlesex, England, "aged 83."[91] He was living in 1808; when mentioned in father's will.[92] He appeared on the census of 1841 at Mill Hill, Hendon, Co. Middlesex, England; where Charles (60) was an agricultural labourer, Caoline (5), Thomas (20) an agricultural labourer, and John (9) were present.[93] He appeared on the census of 1851 at Mill Hill, Hendon, Co. Middlesex, England; where Charles (74) was a smith b. Edmonton, with Catherine (66) present, b. Cheshunt, Herts.[94]
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5. William5 BALAAM (child of James4, Joseph3, Henry2, John1);[95],[96] born 1755 at Co. Middlesex, England;[97],[98] Marriage banns for he and Elizabeth Lowen were published 27 Dec 1778 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where William was of All Hallows' and Elizabeth "Howlin" from Edmonton (also published on 3 Jan 1779 and 10 Jan 1779);[99],[100] married Elizabeth Lowen, daughter of John Lowen and Mary How, 13 Jan 1779 at Edmonton, London, Co. Middlesex, England; by banns, where William was of Tottenham and signed own name, and Elizabeth Lowin of Edmonton and made her mark, witnessed by John Lowen and Hannah Draper;[101] died 1843 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[102],[103] buried 14 Aug 1843 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, "age 89."[104] He lived in 1778 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; at his marriage.[105] He paid land tax in 1785 at Middle ward, Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[106] He lived in 1798 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; renting from James Cranmer.[107] He received property at Bowe's Farm in father's will in 1808.[108] He and Elizabeth Lowen lived in 1832 at Marsh Lane, Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[109] He was registered as a voter based on freehold houses in 1838 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[110] He was a blacksmith and farrier in 1840 at Marsh Lane, Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[111] He appeared on the census of 1841 at Marsh Lane, Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where William (~85) was a blacksmith, Sarah (~40), Emma Sawyer (15), all born Co. Middlesex.[112] He left a will on 25 Oct 1842 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; as follows: "This is the last Will and Testament of me William Balaam of Marsh Lane in the Parish of Tottenham in the County of Middlesex, Blacksmith...I bequeath unto my oldest son WIlliam the younger the sum of 10 pounds ...I give devise and bequeath unto my son Daniel Balaam ...tenement land and premises ...at Bowes Farm by the road side leading from London to Southgate in the Parish of Edmonton in the County of Middlesex being No. 1 next to Millar's Wall now occupied by Mistress Carpenter ...unto my daughter Sarah Balaam who is living with me... numbers 2, 3 and 4 near Millar's Wall" with mention of granddaughter Emma Sawyer. Daniel also received the Marsh Lane blacksmith shop. Will was updated twice before his death.[113],[114] Elizabeth LOWEN[115],[116] was born on 11 Dec 1753 at Finsbury, Co. Middlesex, England.[117],[118] She was baptized on 22 Dec 1754 at Saint Luke Old Street, Finsbury, Co. Middlesex, England.[119],[120] She died "aged 82 years" on 24 Nov 1833 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, at age 79.[121],[122] She was buried on 2 Dec 1833 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, "age 81."[123] She lived in 1778 at Edmonton, London, Co. Middlesex, England; at her marriage.[124] Children of William5 Balaam and Elizabeth Lowen were as follows: i. Anne6 Balaam;[125],[125] baptized 7 Nov 1779 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[126] ii. William Balaam;[125],[125] baptized 31 May 1782 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[126] died "aged 69" 1852 at Edmonton Union Workhouse, Edmonton, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[127] buried 17 Jan 1852 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[128] He appeared on the census of 1851 at Edmonton Union Workhouse, Edmonton, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where William (69) was a pauper and blacksmith.[129] iii. Elizabeth Balaam;[125],[125] baptized 6 Aug 1786 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[126] iv. Carolina Balaam;[130],[130] born 27 Mar 1789 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[131] baptized 24 Apr 1789 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[132] v. John Balaam;[130],[130] born 4 Mar 1791 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[131] baptized 3 Apr 1791 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[132] died 23 Aug 1819 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, at age 28;[122],[133] buried 3 Sep 1819 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, "age 29."[123] 6. vi. Mary Balaam, born 22 Jun 1792 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; married Harding Sawyer. vii. Sarah Balaam;[130],[130] born 23 Dec 1793 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[131] baptized 17 Jan 1794 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[132] died 1843 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[102] buried 26 May 1843 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, "Sarah Balaam ... age 49."[104] 7. viii. Daniel Balaam, born 13 Dec 1796 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; married Joanna Creek; married Mary Harvey.
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6. Mary6 BALAAM (child of William5, James4, Joseph3, Henry2, John1);[130],[130] born 22 Jun 1792 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[131] baptized 22 Jul 1792 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[132] married Harding Sawyer 27 Sep 1813 at St Botolph Without Bishopsgate, London, Co. Middlesex, England; by banns;[134] died "aged 33" 2 Nov 1826 at age 34;[135] buried 14 Nov 1827 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, "aged 34."[136] She lived in 1813 at St Botolph Without Bishopsgate, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[137] Children of Mary6 Balaam and Harding Sawyer all born at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, were as follows: i. Sarah Anne7 Sawyer;[138],[138] baptized 4 Jun 1815.[139] ii. William Thomas Sawyer;[140],[140] baptized 15 Feb 1818.[141] iii. John Harding Sawyer;[138],[138] baptized 25 Feb 1821.[139] iv. Harding Sawyer;[138],[138] baptized 2 Jun 1822.[139] v. Emma Sawyer;[138],[138] baptized 2 Jan 1825.[139]
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7. Daniel6 BALAAM (child of William5, James4, Joseph3, Henry2, John1);[142],[143] born 13 Dec 1796 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[131] baptized 8 Jan 1797 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[132] married Joanna Creek 20 Mar 1831 at St. Bartholomew The Great, London, Co. Middlesex, England; by banns, where each were of that parish, signed their names, witnessed by John Clowsley and Sarah Balaam;[144],[145] married Mary Harvey, daughter of Mary (--?--), 30 Apr 1836 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where Daniel was widower, Mary a spinster, and both of this parish;[146],[147],[148] he might have died Feb 1855 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, at age 58;[149],[150] buried 8 Feb 1855 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, "aged 60", service by W. C. Howell.[151] He was a blacksmith in 1834.[152],[153] He and Mary Harvey appeared on the census of 1841 at Church Road, Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where Daniel (~40) was a blacksmith, Mary (~30), Johanna (8), Sarah (4), Emma (2) and Mary (2 mo) were present. All were born in Co. Middlesex except for wife Mary.[154] He and Mary Harvey appeared on the census of 1851 at Marsh Lane, Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where Daniel (56) was a smith and farrier with one apprentice. Mary (42) born "Essex Hardleigh", Sarah E. (14), Emma M. (11), Mary F. (9) were present, as was Mary's mother Mary Harvey (76) born "Suffolk Brantham."[155] He left a will on 1 Nov 1853 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where it says, "I Daniel Balaam of Tottenham in the County of Middlesex... bequeath unto my wife Mary... Marsh Lane... to have and to hold... her natural life and so long as she shall remain a widow..." and much more which is nearly illegible. Probabte date was 11 Jul 1855.[156] He was a smith and farrier in 1855 at Marsh Lane, Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[157] Joanna CREEK was born circa 1800.[158] She died shortly after childbirth on 16 Dec 1833 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[159],[160],[161] She was buried on 24 Dec 1833 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, "age 33."[162] Children of Daniel6 Balaam and Joanna Creek were: i. Joanna Creek7 Balaam;[163],[163] born 18 Nov 1833 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[164] baptized 5 Jan 1834 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[164] Mary HARVEY[165] was born circa 1810 at Co. Essex, England.[166],[167],[168],[169],[170],[171] She might have died in 1867 at Edmonton, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[172] She and Emma Martha Balaam appeared on the census of 1861 at Marsh Lane, Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England; where Mary (49) was a widow, and a Proprietor Of Houses, b. "Essex Ardleigh", daughter Emma (21), b. Tottenham Middlesex, were present.[173] Children of Daniel6 Balaam and Mary Harvey all born at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England, were as follows: i. Sarah Elizabeth7 Balaam;[174],[174] born 19 Mar 1837;[175],[176] baptized 7 May 1837 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[176] died "aged 14" 1852 at Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[177] buried 29 Feb 1852 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[178] 8. ii. Emma Martha Balaam, born 11 May 1839; married Joseph Edmund Judd. iii. Mary Frances Balaam;[179],[179] born 16 Apr 1841;[175],[180] baptized 23 May 1841 at All Hallows', Tottenham, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[180] she may have married Edmund Shreeve 5 Dec 1861 at Old Church, St. Pancras, London, Co. Middlesex, England;[181] died circa May 1880 at Hackney, London, Co. Middlesex, England.[182] She appeared on the census of 1861 at 24 Queens Rd, Brompton, Kensington, Co. Middlesex, England; where Mary (19) was the youngest of five assistants to James and Elizabeth Leggett, linen drapers.[183]