Frank John Balcombe1

#5722, (8 November 1894-28 April 1970)
Pedigree
Father*Frank John Balcombe1 b. 29 Feb 1864, d. Jun 1930
Mother*Ellen Sarah Lane1 b. 6 Jun 1870, d. Mar 1933
ChartsThe Lanes from Chelsfield, Kent.
The Streatfields of Farningham, Kent.
Birth*8 NOV 1894 Frank John Balcombe was born on 8 NOV 1894 at Croydon, Surrey, EnglandG.1 
(Witness) Residence30 MAR 1901 He lived with Frank John Balcombe and Ellen Sarah Lane at 70 Napier Road, Croydon, Surrey, EnglandG, together with Dinah Elizabeth Balcombe and Percy James Balcombe.2 
Milit-Beg*8 NOV 1910 Frank John Balcombe began military service on 8 NOV 1910 at Impregnable, Chatham, Kent, EnglandG.3 
Residence*2 APR 1911 He lived at St Aubyn, Devonport, Devon, EnglandG.4 
Milit-End*20 FEB 1918 He ended military service on 20 FEB 1918 at Pembroke I, Chatham, Kent, EnglandG.5 
Marriage*30 SEP 1918 He married Lillie Smith on 30 SEP 1918 at St James' Church, Croydon, Surrey, EnglandG, witnessed by Dinah Elizabeth Balcombe.6 
Employment*APR 1921 Frank John Balcombe was employed as Fitter.7 
Residence*APR 1921 He and Lillie Smith lived at 7 Salisbury Road, South Norwood, London, EnglandG, together with Rodney Maurice Balcombe and Douglas Hector Balcombe.7 
Emigration*5 MAY 1921 Frank John Balcombe and Lillie Smith emigrated on 5 MAY 1921 from South Norwood, LondonG, to Melbourne.7 
Residence1942 Frank John Balcombe and Lillie Smith lived at Point Nepean Street, Cheltenham, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaG, together with Douglas Hector Balcombe.8 
Residence1968 Frank John Balcombe and Lillie Smith lived at 76 RSL Village, Morabbin, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaG.9 
Death*28 APR 1970 Frank John Balcombe died on 28 APR 1970 at Cheltenham, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaG, aged 75.10,11 
Burial*30 APR 1970 He was buried on 30 APR 1970 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Cheltenham, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaG.11 

Family

Lillie Smith b. 1893, d. 3 Oct 1973
Marriage*30 SEP 1918 He married Lillie Smith on 30 SEP 1918 at Croydon, SurreyG, witnessed by Dinah Elizabeth Balcombe.6 
Children
Last Edited22 Dec 2018

Citations

  1. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Croydon, Surrey, Oct-Dec 1894, vol 2a 262.
  2. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  3. [S116] UK Royal Navy, Register of Seamen's services; no J. 10347. 12 year signing. Cabin Boy.
  4. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, Royal Navy base; as Boy.
  5. [S116] UK Royal Navy, Register of Seamen's services; no J. 10347. 12 year signing. Invalided out.
  6. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; Frank John Balcombe, 23, father Frank John Thomas, & Lillie Smith, 24, father Esau, St James, Croydon, no 322, p 161.
  7. [S61] Passengers, Family on P&O SS Commonwealth, London to Australia, 5 May 1921.
  8. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Victoria, 1942, Cheltenham, Henty, p 4.
  9. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Victoria, 1968, Morabbin, Hotham, p 8.
  10. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, death, age 75, Cheltenham, VIC, parents John T Frank & Nellie Smith, rn 8850.
  11. [S103] Unknown author, "City Directories", Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, Cheltenham Memorial park, on line records; cremated 30/4/70.
  12. [S61] Passengers, as passenger, age 2 with parents on P&O SS Commonwealth, London to Australia, 5 May 1921.
  13. [S61] Passengers, as passenger, age 1 with parents on P&O SS Commonwealth, London to Australia, 5 May 1921.