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Member Since: December 2007 Posts: 12 Send Message	Louise	Report	8 Jan 2008 11:33
Member Since: December 2007 Posts: 12 Send Message	Dear Deborah, I think my dad's people came from Sussex originally. I remember my grandmother remarking on it once as she was from Pulborough. My dad's a Ballard but his people emigrated to Australia quite awhile ago;about 1860 I think. They settled on quite a sizable land grant in Queensland at a place called Brookfield. I can try & find out a bit more if you're still interested. I see your posting was quite a while ago. Louise Bentley
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 5,630 Send Message	Debi Coone	Report	6 Mar 2004 13:19
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 5,630 Send Message	Im interested in SUSSEX BALLARDS I have a Ann BALLARD b 1814 Westfield Sussex in my tree. She married James PLAYFORD b 1813 Sedlescombe Sussex. Its poss her father is called William. Children to James and Ann : Henry b 1839 presumed never married as single in 1901 Jabez b 1846 Thomas George b 1852 ( my 2 xgrt Grandpa) George b 1853 James b 1854 Albert b 1856 John b 1860 All born in Sedlescombe Sussex Many thanks