Harry Balshaw, 1885-1958

Born

Son of Henry Howard Balshaw and Susannah, born 7th July 1885 at Albert Road, Hale, registered in Altrincham in the September quarter of 1885, (8a 176).  Have copy of certificate.

Occupation.

Private 16th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, Dental Mechanic from Leonard's birth certificate in 1917.  Lily's addres at the time was 190 Hampstead Road, Newcastle.

Dental Mechanic from John's birth certificate, still living at 190 Hampstead Road.

Retired Dental Mechanic at the time of his death in 1958.

Later lived at 156 Ellesmere Road, Newcastle Upon Type, NE4 8TR.

Married

Lily A Roxby  2nd September 1914 at the register office in Newcatle upon Tyne, registered in the September quarter of 1914 in Newcastle upon Tyne (10b 350).  Have certificate.  Witnesses W D Brown and Hannah Atkinson.  His address at the time was 190 Hampstead Road.  Hers was 88 Longley Street, Newcastle.  Her father was John George Roxby, Colliery Engineer (deceased).

Chilren: Leonard Bunn Balshaw, 1917; John Howard Balshaw 1931 (known as "Howard" by both KHB and MHB).  (No other children registered to these parents.)

Died

17th September 1958, at 156 Ellesmere Road, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, registered in the Sept quarter of 1958 (1b 30), age 73.  Have certificate.  Registered by M Hughes, his sister-in-law.

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