Wood: William & Mary Maria ( nee BALLANGER )
William Woodborn approx 1821 said to be Eckington,Worcester
wifeMary Maria ( ?? maiden name believed to be BALLANGER ) Wood born approx 1820 said to be Sandhurst, Gloucester.
We have found that a William Wood Married a Mary Maria Ballanger 20/10/1838 at Tewkesbury, Gloucester, England.
Family tales say Childrenwere
JAMESborn approx1847
ESTHER1851
WILLIAM1853
JOHN1856
GEORGE1858
JOSEPH1860
THOMAS1862
Thomas is my grandfather and came to Australia before 1888
It was also said by family that JAMES came to Australia before Thomas and was said to have been killed in an accident at/near Newcastle NSW, full details yet to discover.
Seeking any information on William and Mary Maria Wood ( nee BALLANGER )
1861 Census had them living at 123 Dennis . Amblecote,England
1881 Census at Westmancote rd, Bredon,Worcester,England
Any reply greatly appreciated