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     The marriage intention of Lydia Pilsbury Balch and Jeremiah Pearson Toppan, son of Capt. Sewell Toppan and Hannah Johnson, was published on 15 April 1822 in Newbury, Massachusetts.²

     Mary Balch was born in 1705.¹ She married Rev. Paine Wingate, son of Joshua Wingate and Mary Lunt, on 12 December 1727 in Amesbury.¹ Mary Balch died on 9 October 1787.¹

     Darius Baldwin was born on 6 May 1804 in Woodbridge, Connecticut.¹ He married Thirza Dorman.¹

     Elizabeth Baldwin was born in 1722.¹ She married Birdsey Norton, son of Ebenezer Norton.¹ Elizabeth Baldwin died in 1811.¹

     Luke Baldwin married Elizabeth Orne Cushing, daughter of Thomas Cushing and Catherine Sewall Pynchon Orne, on 31 May 1822 they were cousins.¹

     Mary Ann Baldwin was born on 12 January 1834.¹ She was the daughter of Darius Baldwin and Thirza Dorman.¹ Mary Ann Baldwin married General George Morris Harmon, son of Marvin Harmon and Lavinia Hervey Jenks.¹

     Roger S. Baldwin was the son of Rebecca Sherman. Roger S. Baldwin. Governor and Senator who argued the Armistead case.¹

     William Baldwin graduated in 1748 from Harvard.¹ He married Jane Cooke, daughter of Rev. William Cooke and Jane Sewall, on 15 February 1753 in Sudbury, Massachusetts.¹

     Elizabeth Ballard was born on 15 January 1814.¹ She married William Phillips Cooper, son of Samuel Cooper and Margaret Phillips, on 15 August 1830.¹ Elizabeth Ballard died on 18 January 1861 at the age of 47.¹

     Lucy Ballard married Nathan Chandler 3rd., son of Nathan Chandler 2nd. and Phebe Abbot.¹

     Lillian Victoria Balmforth was born on 18 August 1902.^1,2 She married Kenneth Fuller Wood, son of Albert Henry Wood and Mary E. Fuller.¹ Lillian Victoria Balmforth died in August 1994 possibly in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.^1,2

     Catherine de Balsac married Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox, son of John Stewart, Lord d'Aubigny and Anne de La Queville, in 1572.¹

     Nathaniel Balston married Hannah Hirst, daughter of Grove Hirst and Elizabeth Sewall, on 22 June 1727 Judge Samuel Sewall officiated.²

     Daniel Ashton Bamford was born circa 1847 in Meltham, York.¹ He was the son of William Bamford. Daniel Ashton Bamford married Rhoda Morgan, daughter of Robert William Morgan and Jane Beale Bleaden Pierce, on 26 June 1872 in Headcorn, Kent, by licence. J. Dursford and Henry Bamford were witnesses. Her brother-in-law, Henry Doyle Sewell conducted the service. Daniel Ashton Bamford and Rhoda Morgan appeared in the 1881 census at Croft House, Meltham, York. Where his occupation is given as Silk Throwster Master.¹ Daniel's death was registered in the quarter ending June 1917 in the Lewisham registration district.²

     Edith Bamford was born circa 1874 in Meltham, York.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Ashton Bamford and Rhoda Morgan.¹

     William Bamford was born in 1875 in Meltham, York.¹ He was the son of Daniel Ashton Bamford and Rhoda Morgan.¹

     Ann Genet Bancker was born on 4 June 1784.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹

     Arietta Bancker was born on 11 April 1789.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹ Arietta Bancker died circa 1867.¹

     Christopher Bancker was baptised on 6 January 1751 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York. He and Mary Smith married by licence dated 3 September 1771 at New York; There is some confusion as to whom Mary Smith was married. This letter found in Family letters of Samuel Blachley Webb, 1764-1807 p. 256 clarifies this.

New York, October 4th, 1784.

Sir:

By the will of Mrs. Smith, Relicque of Judge William Smith, find there is left a legacie of one hundred dollars [£30] to Mary Smith, daughter of Mr. John Smith, merchant of this place, which said Mary Smith is my wife.1 By the will Mr. Ezekial Williams is appointed an executor. This with many legacies bequeathed is to be paid out of the Annuityes due from the estate of Judge Smith. Its long since the same should have been paid. The season is fast approaching which requires every comfort, and I am very poorly provided with the means to obtain them. As this Legacie will be the means of contributing much to the number of necessaries we shall stand in need of, must request you to demand from Mr. Williams the said hundred dollars; in case he cannot pay you the same, then desire an order in my favor on Thomas Smith, Esqr., who is at present the Acting Executor to his father's estate and from whence the payments must arise of the different legacies left by Mrs. Smith. Your compliance with the above will greatly serve Sir, your humble servant

Chrisr. Bancker.

Addressed: Brig. Gen. Samuel B. Webb, Weathersfield.^1,2 Christopher Bancker made a will on 15 November 1803.³

     Elizabeth Bancker was baptised on 28 February 1773 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York. She was the daughter of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹

     Evert Bancker was born on 6 July 1790.¹ He was the son of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹

     Jennet Livingston Bancker was born on 28 April 1786.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹

     John S. Bancker was the son of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹

     Margaret Bancker was born on 18 September 1774.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹

     Maria Bancker was born on 18 September 1774.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹ Maria Bancker made a will on 8 May 1851.¹

     Richard Bancker was born on 11 October 1780.¹ He was the son of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹

     Sarah Sophia Bancker was born on 9 May 1792.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹

     William Bancker was the son of Christopher Bancker and Mary Smith.¹

     Mary Bane married John Sayward, son of John Sayward and Mary Rishworth, on 13 December 1713 probably in York, Maine.²