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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Devon => England => Devon Lookup Requests => Topic started by: sues on Wednesday 06 October 04 23:33 BST (UK)
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Hi I am having great problems tracing the birth of John BALE, my G.Grandfather. According to 1881 census he was born in Sidmouth, Devon about 1847 His father's name was James. James BALE was suppose to be a sea captain.
The only census return I can find that remotely fits is the following
John HATCHWELL(BALE) WiSn age 3 born Harpford Devon
James BALE Head age 23 Sugar Baler born Exeter Devon
Ann BALE Wife age 25 born Sidmouth Devon
Emma BALE age 5m born Newtonpopleford Dev
Address was Marsh ,Sidmouth
It would appear Ann either has been married before or has an illegitamate son
Has any one seen this family on either the 1861 or the1871 census
John became a master grainer and painter and decorator in Fulham London
Any clues would be greatly appeciated