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Snowball Family in Woolwich

PaddyGarrett — 2009-10-03 17:03:19Z

I have an ancestor Ermina Snowball born in Greenwich in 1796. I can't find her parents but then again I can't find many Snowballs in Greenwich or Woolwich at all. Ermina married in 1816 in St Mary Magedelenes Church in Woolwich to George William Saunders after which they moved to Gloucestershire.
I would be very interested in help in finding Snowball familys in the Kent area at this time to see if there is any link. Of course they could have moved down from the Northumberland area but I can't tell at this time.

Re: Snowball Family Tree Fort Wayne, IN

LindaFosterKrupponly — 2009-09-08 19:52:50Z

I'm not sure whether or not the Snowball family I have come across connects to yours or not. They were in Vandenburgh County, IN, then went to Indianapolis. It was a fairly large family, however. Here's all I know about them:

1900 census - Pigeon, Vanderburgh Co., IN
Ralph Snowball, age 49, was said to have been born in Cuba, and his immigration was 1855. His parents were said to have been born in Cuba. His wife was "Kate" (Katherine on 1920 census), age 36, born in Delaware. In the home with them were four children: John R., born 1889 PA; Charles, born 1894 PA; Elizabeth, born 1896 Delaware; and James born 1900 Vanderburgh County, IN.

By 1910, Ralph Snowball's family had increased by another three sons: George Francis, born 1902 IN; Harry, born about 1905 IN; and Joseph, born about 1907 IN.

On the 1920 census, son John R. (above, b. 1889 PA) had married Nellie, and had two sons of his own: Ralph (probably named after his grandfather) b. about 1914, and a young John R. Snowball, b. 3 August 1917 IN (Soc. Sec. Death Index says this John R. died 21 Aug. 1977).

Daughter Elizabeth (born June 1896 Delaware) married Mack Snowden, and had a daughter, Ruth V. Snowden b. about 1920 in IN.

Son George Francis Snowball (b. 13 January 1902 IN) married Lorena Webb, who was born about 1905 IN. She was the daughter of William H. and Ella (Cazee) Webb.

SNOWBALL: Durham, England

dmallan2000 — 2009-06-05 21:20:28Z

Found a memorial inscription for Hackworth SNOWBALL b1847 and his wife Ann (NATTRESS) b1851 in Willington, Durham.

Also a separate memorial for a Robert HACKWORTH, son of John T and Annie HACKWORTH of Nackshivan Farm, Crook. Robert died 5 January 1914 aged 11 months...

Re: Snowballs in Country Durham

rnewlife — 2009-06-05 04:13:27Z

Hi Sally,
i haven't been doing much on the family, but thought that I would start again. I will dig out all that I have and see where I am at. My oldest daughter is into scrapebooking so I am going to get her to my a scrapbook. And get her to help go over everything and put it order. She is going to try to get more info. You have back to Richard(1520) right?
I am not sure if I have all of the same family info that was sent to you. You may have sent it, but not sure,

Re: Snowballs in Country Durham

sal42 — 2009-05-25 02:19:40Z

Hi, Sandy,
Am back in my geneaology mode again and was reading the snowball message boards. In 2005 you replied to a girl asking about an Anthony in 1758. I have him, but he was a brother of William who married Violetta Chambers and that's who we come down through. So you have the same family info that was sent to me? Did I send it to you? Hope to hear from you.

John Snowball

marilynbell33 — 2009-05-23 22:19:28Z

Re:John Snowball Sea Captain born 1829. Father was William Snowball and mother Mary Bowman.
John Snowball and Amelia Robson had a son Joseph who married Elinor Fordyce(Nellie). They had two children Joseph born 1886 and Amelia Robson born 1892. Amelia Robson married a man surname Johnson. My husband is related through this line.

Trying to find the link through the other descendents of John Snowball. Believe they are John, Charles, George,Amelia & Albinus? Can anyone help with this and any information gong back further than William (born C1797) and Mary Bowman. Many thanks

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

stevesnowball1 — 2009-05-05 20:34:35Z

Hi Margaret

It's very good of you to get in touch.
I've been doing quite a bit of family history over the years and most of my direct family ancstors during the 1700's to 1800's come from around Ovingham or the Gateshead area. George Laverick Snowball is the son of a William Snowball, who built up quite a business in the town, initially as a small draper then to a very large store employing nearly 200 people..
Snowball & Son was the first true departmental store in the country and has often been referred to as 'The Harrods of the North". There's quite a bit of information on it, if you try a Google search. The store was passed to his son, George Laverick Snowball, in 1882 and eventually was subject to a compulsory purchase order to make way for the building of the Tyne Bridge! The store moved to newer premises which are now part of a luxury Indian restaurant in Gateshead Quays.

I would very much appreciate a copy of the photograph. Thanks again for making contact.
Kind regards
Steve

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

spanishwood2003 — 2009-05-04 21:10:08Z

Hello Steve. I have found a photograph of George Laverick Snowball among our old family photographs but I don´t know who he is or where the picture came from. There is writing on the back. Please contact me at spanishwood2003@yahoo.es Margaret

Re: Thomas Snowball of Duggleby, Yorkshire

tanyazinha — 2009-05-04 19:32:33Z

And my sister has been involved with the racing world since she was about 14yrs. She only has that as a hobby now but when I told her about Snowball she was very intrigued!! Please keep me updated. Cheers. let me know if you want my email address. Tanya

Re: Thomas Snowball of Duggleby, Yorkshire

spronk701 — 2009-05-04 17:45:11Z

Hi Tanya

I can remember my Grandma - Mary Botterill (Snowball's daughter) - talking about her father being good with horses. She also told my Mum that one of Snowball's brothers was a jockey in Holland. I haven't been able to find out which one though! My Grandma was always lucky on the horses so maybe it ran in the family!

Nikki

Re: Thomas Snowball of Duggleby, Yorkshire

tanyazinha — 2009-05-04 16:41:56Z

Yes Nikki-keep me posted on the elusive Thomas Snowball. So your GG Grandfather, Thomas was my GG Grandmother's brother -she was Maria. Do you know more about the racing side of the family? I think I recall a message from you regarding this?as of course it is the centre of racing is Malton?

Re: Thomas Snowball of Duggleby, Yorkshire

spronk701 — 2009-05-03 21:33:56Z

Yes, we have the same family, Snowball's son Thomas was my GG Grandfather - his son, also called Snowball, was my G Grandfather. Just wish I could find out more about the elusive Thomas Snowball!

Nikki

Re: Thomas Snowball of Duggleby, Yorkshire

tanyazinha — 2009-05-03 20:43:50Z

Hi Nikki
I actually had posted that info on the message board last Oct 2008 re Thomas Snowball of Duggleby and had a suspicion that Mary Botterill had given birth to Snowball as her son and given him the name of Botterill as his surname. I feel too that then Thomas Botterill is my GGGG Grandfather as Snowball born 1789 is my GGG grandfather. He married Rachel and I am descended from Maria their daughter who married Peter Stuart. Is the same family as yours do you think?
Tanya

Thomas Snowball of Duggleby, Yorkshire

spronk701 — 2009-05-01 08:48:52Z

In researching my GGGG Grandmother Mary Botterill I found the following in the East Riding Quarter Sessions

Thomas Snowball of Duggleby yeoman and John Hudson of Howsham gent. T.S. in bastardy (Mary Botterill of Scampston singlewoman). QSF/320/C/21 c1788

Mary had an illegitmate son, Snowball Botterill, in 1788 so I am assuming Thomas was the father. Snowball Botterill was my GGG Grandfather.

Does anyone have any information on this Snowball family. Duggleby is very near Kirby Grindalythe in Yorkshire and I have found a baptism for a Thomas Snowball there in 1738, but not sure if it's the same person.

Any help on this would be appreciated.

Many thanks - Nikki

Re: Snowballs in Country Durham

TerrellLeroyThompson — 2009-04-12 10:28:04Z

My g,g,g grandfather Joseph Snowball was born in 1795 in England. He was a tailor and married in Maine abt 1820. He had seven sons, four were mariners and the rest were carpenters. Three sons joined the union army and his youngest son joined the confederates in Florida. Edwin Ruthben Snowball, my g,g,grandfather settled in Nassau County,Florida after the war on an old plantation. 17 Snowballs are buried in the family cemetery near Yulee, Florida. There are no living Snowballs that I have found.

Re: Snowballs in Country Durham

sal42 — 2009-04-12 00:28:29Z

I have a Joseph whose father was Anthony. He was born in 1773 and married Isabel Richardson. They had two sons, Thomas-1796; and Joseph-1797. Any Help?

Rev. John Snowball

psolursh — 2009-03-03 04:58:45Z

I am looking for information regarding the family of Rev. John Snowball (born in 1794 in Yorkshire). He was a Wesleyan missionary who spent time in Brigus NFLD before moving to New Brunswick. He married Sarah Ann Wells and had several children. I am looking to find out information regarding his parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.

William Snowball 1854

Steven_Snowball — 2008-10-25 16:44:35Z

I am looking for Sally Snowball grand daughter of William or Laurence Snowball who have details on William Snowball born 1854 in Carlton, Victoria, Australia if anyone has the contact details of Sally or Laurence please let me know.

s.snowball@optusnet.com.au

Steve Snowball Perth Australia

Re: Snowball in Australia

rachly — 2008-10-24 10:07:31Z

Wonderful to hear back from you.
This is my family tree. I never thought I would put my family tree on the internet .. But I have.

http://kellytribe.tribalpages.com/

Email Me Anytime - rachelk136@hotmail.com

Re: Snowball in Australia

rachly — 2008-10-21 07:49:39Z

Hello Ralph.
How are you? Wonderful to hear from you. So your Dad is Roger L Snowball. Wife / Your Mum is Lilian E Higgins. She is the daughter of Ernest Higgins and Annie Hulme. (Twin)
Of course Annie's parents are Isaac & Sarah Hulme.

I will always be searching for anything on the decendants of Isaac & Sarah. They are my great great grandparents.

So you Mum Lilian which I found passed away in 1985. Well her cousin is my Grandmother!!! Yep cousin! So be um you and my Mum be second cousins!1

Sadly my Nan passed away in March last year. I would love to be in contact with you. Be wonderful to be in contact with you. I have done a bit on the Higgins side .. Ernest Higgins (be your grandfather) his parents are Thomas Higgins & Ellen Wright.

Sorry I could go on. Hopefully we get in touch and soon!
Cheers
Rachel - rachelk136@hotmail.com

Re: Isabella Snowball from England to PA in the USA!

trwatson — 2008-10-17 00:28:42Z

My relationship comes from Ann Snowball, Isabella's sister.
Ann m. Thomas Watson 1819 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England.

He was b. 1796 in Wallsend and d. 1881 in Wallsend.

Margaret Snowball c1762-1852 married John Bewick in Ryton in 1784

happyhilary — 2008-05-08 04:48:58Z

My 4xgreat grandparents were John Bewick and Margaret Snowball. They married in 1784 in Stella R.C. Church. I am trying to find Margaret's parents. I have her death cert when she died in Blaydon in 1852 aged 90. I have 2 possible baptisms for her. One in St.Johns, Newcastle in 1764 d/o George and the other in Hartburn in 1762 d/o John. Any help would be great.
Cheers, Hilary

Re: snowballs

AudreyThompson19 — 2008-01-03 11:42:16Z

Read your message on Snowballs (from 2001) I have a photo of Ernest Snowball born 1882 in Sunderland, his grandfather was John Snowball b; abt; 1821 Bingley, Yorkshire, Father Robert Heslop Snowball b 1848 in Sunderland (brother of Thomas b 1844 in Sunderland) are these your people?.
Photo found among my family (Averre's) in the "tin box"

Audrey

Re: SNOWBALL of Byers Green, Durham, England

@@tony.honeyball@ntlworld.com — 2007-10-25 23:23:58Z

I am related (Like David Allen) through the Ann Nattress/ Snowball marriage. I too have something of a Snowball tree - back to around 1730 in Wolsingham. Let me know if you are interested.
Tony Honeyball

Re: Isabella Snowball from England to PA in the USA!

cacattell — 2007-07-21 20:01:20Z

Hello again,

I have a little more information on Isabella Snowball.
I contacted a Steve Snowball who has a great website www.snowballfamilygenealogy.com and he gave me the following:

Isabella's parents married 4 Apr 1795 in Allendale, Northumberland. John Snowball's father was George Snowball and Margaret Wate's father was Henry Wate.

I do have the information on the children of Isabella Snowball and George Giles. They had 7 children in England and two more after emigrating to the US and settling in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Did I send that to you?

I would like to collect as much information as possbile on both Isabella Snowball and George Giles. We don't have his family information, either.

Thanks!

Chris Cattell

Re: Isabella Snowball from England to PA in the USA!

cacattell — 2007-07-10 02:40:25Z

Hello - Don't know how I missed your reply. I do have more information. If you would contact me offlist I can send a link to a website.

Thanks!

Chris Cattell
chriscattell@sbcglobal.net

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

cacattell — 2007-04-05 01:20:04Z

Hello -Snowball is such an unusual surname, and mine is the Isabella Snowball on the message boards.From Wallsend and Allendale, Northumberland. I received a reply on another message board with Parish records for St. Luke's - wondering if there is a connection between these families.

My Isabella Snowball came to Pennsylvania with husband George Giles. See posts.

Thank you!!

Isabella Snowball

cacattell — 2007-04-05 00:43:18Z

Hello - thanks for your reply! I also got a reply on the England Genforum on genealogy.com with accurate information from census records!! If you aren't able to access that I will send the information....it's exciting
when you know it is accurate information.

There is a Family Tree on Rootsweb with a lot of Giles information. I'll send the link - do you want to send your e-mail address? Mine is chriscattell@sbcglobal.net

Thanks!

Chris

Re: Bert SNOWBALL - Baildon, Yorkshire

ljh1950 — 2008-07-11 19:26:41Z

I have a Bertie Snowball born c1888 in Baildon, he had a brother called Herbert born c1880 also in Baildon. Their parents were James Snowball and Elizabeth Sotheran. Could either of these be your Bert?

Re: thomas snowball

xcellerator1 — 2008-08-29 05:39:39Z

My name is Andrew Snowball Mother Anna Snowball Father Joel R Snowball

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

Steven_Snowball — 2008-06-30 16:41:00Z

Hi Steven,

This George Snowball keeps bugging me,have you come to any conclusion to George Snowball 1758 parents are?

I have revisited this many times and I come back to the same family I believe is the parents of George, their is no doubt in my mind we of the same family line, but I still do not have documented proof, but you can make your own conclusions on this.

Thomas Snowball b abt 1705 in Ryton married Barbara Tinsley b 1709 in Ovingham they had 10 children all born in Ovingham and I believe there son Edward Snowball b 1733 married to Ann Makepiece b 1737 in woodhead Haltwhistle not far from Ovingham are the parents they married 1756 in Ovingham.

Copy this link in to your browser and take a look at map of area and you can see Harlow Hill is not far from Ovingham http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q=Hedley,+Northumbe...

Let me know your thoughts on this or anyone researching the Snowball family name.

Regards
Steve Snowball Perth Australia.

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

Steven_Snowball — 2008-07-01 12:48:32Z

We may have a clue in what you have in your email its said the witnesses of the original marriage bannes there was a James Richardson. Edward Snowball b 1733 his sister Barbara Snowball b 1750 married a John Richardson this could be a relative through barbara marriage?
Is there anymore details on the copy of the bannes steven.

Regards
Steven Perth Australia

Re: Alexander Snowball

Steven_Snowball — 2007-10-01 15:39:08Z

Hi
Ihave details on Alexander Snowball you can contact me on s.snowball@optusnet.com.au he is my 1st cousin 5 times removed.

Regards
Steven Snowball

Re: SNOWBALL of Byers Green, Durham, England

Steven_Snowball — 2007-05-04 15:59:52Z

Hi Phil,
I have been tracing the family tree for about 3 years now and have a bit of data on the Snowball family name and we could possiblly be on the same line could you give me some details on your family line this is my email if you wish to exchange data s.snowball@optusnet.com.au

Regards
Steven Snowball

Re: thomas snowball

ianpaley — 2007-05-06 19:09:34Z

Hi there, My name is Ian Paley and I am very interested in Jemima as she is my great grandfathers sister and had a child out of wedlock (Mary Jane) She late changed her name to Snowball and then lived in Glass Houghton. So any documentation is very welcome. Hope to here from you soon . Ian Paley.

Re: Isabella Snowball from England to PA in the USA!

whyayacca — 2008-09-02 19:51:39Z

Hi there

My gt gt grandmother was Ann Snowball from Wallsend, Northumberland her father being John Snowball and mother Margaret Waite.

Can you give me more details please

Alexander Snowball

angelfish197 — 2007-06-07 08:50:36Z

Can anyone help as this is driving me nuts.My great great grandfather was Alexander Snowball b1826c in Haydon Bridge (or possibly Hexham).
In 1847 he married Ann Ferry in Medomsley, Alexanders father is given as John, a joiner.
Alexander and Anne had 10 children:
John b1848c,William b1851c,Joseph b1854c,Jane A. b1856c, Isabella b1858c Robert b1860c, Barbara b1865c Alexander b1867c, Hannah b1869c and Elizabeth b1870c.
I am unable to trace Alexander before his marriage. Any help gratefully recieved.

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

isabellahilda — 2007-04-12 22:36:43Z

looks like last e mail didn't go through so at risk of repeating myself I have letters written by your gt. gt gt grandmother (I think) Margaret McAllum to my Grandma Polly Atkinson over 100 yrs ago sent c/o Mrs Archie Snowball Oxford Tce Gateshead. My info is from 1881 census showing Wm and Margaret McAllum living at Woodhouse Tce Gateshead with children Hugh bn 1876 Duncan Roy bn 1877 Margaret 1879 Norah 1880 then later info showing Keith 1881 Grace 1884 Elsie 1886 Kathleen 1893. I am tryingt to attach these letters but they are very old written on both sides of paper each 5 pages long plus photo of Daisy(margaret) aged 16 with baby Kathleen. They will scan but don't know if they will attach - Here goes - Good LUCK Hilda Box(nee Atkinson)

Re: Snowballs in Country Durham

TerrellLeroyThompson — 2007-07-12 11:56:36Z

I am a descendant of Joseph Snowball born abt 1795 England. He came to Maine, had 7 sons, one Edwin Ruthben came to Nassau county, Florida abt 1865 (he was in the Union Army).
I have the complete genealogy of all seven brothers but cannot find the link back to England.

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

IanMcAllum — 2007-04-13 03:46:31Z

Hi,no I havnt recieved any mail from you but I would certainly like to view what information you have.I have an article on the Arrochar Heritage website,history section about my 4th great grandfather Rev.Duncan McAllum,I can be contacted through them or I can try putting my e address here.mcallum.lawrence@clear.net.nz I look forward to hearing from you.Ian McAllum.

Re: ANTHONY SNOWBALL b.1719/20 RYTON or BOLDON, CO.DURHAM

stevesnowball1 — 2007-06-02 10:51:24Z

Valerie

If you go to
http://www.spatial-literacy.org/UCLnames/
which is a surname profiler, you can see the distribution of Snowballs in this period is firmly established in the North East of England. Snowball is pretty common! I have no Sarah Snowball, to date, at this time in my tree. It's possible, I suppose that Anthony Snowball is related but no links hitherto.

I've checked the IGI for your Andrew Bone but no luck here, also www. familyhistoryonline.net for both of your couple but nothing here either.

In some ways, your problem is a little similar to mine, as I have also tried to locate a marriage in 1786, which reveals on the parish marriage certificate, both groom and bride- to- be as 'of this parish'. This doesn't mean much, since the legal requirement for this description was only three weeks' residence in the parish, to enable banns to be called.The incentive for one of the couples, often the man, (since it was traditional to marry in the bride's parish) was to move in with his in- laws or into the parish and lodge for the necessary three weeks for the calling of the banns and therefore was of this parish when the marriage ceremony went ahead. This would prevent having to pay for the banns twice, being an expensive process.

I think locating Sarah's parish is key and a focus on her might get you her man! Good luck!
Steve

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

stevesnowball1 — 2008-07-01 14:19:14Z

Hi Steven

Red herring alert !!
It was James Nicholson not Richardson. My error in typing-must have been miles away (well, I am from you!) but obviously enough to set off a red herring trail to nowhere. Aplogies.

Steve

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

stevesnowball1 — 2008-07-01 14:05:04Z

Hi Steven

Interesting theory! In response to your help, the only details are those provided on my previous email, namely that James Richardson was a witness to the 1786 marriage. The marriage certificate I have is a photocopy of the original from the Ovingham Parish chest, now housed at Northumberland Records Office. The other witness, John Laidler, is certainly the brother of the bride, Mary Laidler. I've added the certificate jpg. as an attachment.

I had a look on IGI last night for the children of Edward and Barbara Snowball, finding only Thomas (b. March 1757 d. March 1759), Barbary (b. Jan 1759), another Thomas (b.1762), William (c.1765) and Ann (c.1768) Are you aware of any George in this family born around 1758? Is there any evidence to support that Edward and Barbara had more than the five mentioned? I wonder if a George Snowball acted as a witness at any of the marriages of his siblings? Might be a route to explore? Thanks in the meantime.

Steve (East Sussex, UK)

Re: SNOWBALL Family

stevesnowball1 — 2008-02-23 12:15:09Z

Hi Ian
Hope you are well.
I have curiously been in touch with a distant cousin of yours, Murray Waldren in Sydney. Much the same information as I passed to you re. William Snowball has been exchanged. The correspondence between us prompted me to have another look at the RootsWeb site where a lady named Hilda had tried to upload a letter sent by Margret Elizabeth McAllum nee. Snowball to her grandmother and included the photo that we both have of Margret ('Meg') and baby Kathleen. The upload never happened and although I have tried to contact Hilda again, I thought I'd try a fall back, in case it failed.
Did you ever manage to get the letter yourself? It's about 5 sides long! If so, could you send a copy? s.snowball@virgin.net is my usual route. I have some updated info. on William which I could send if you are interested.
Kind regards
Steve

SNOWBALL Family

stevesnowball1 — 2008-02-23 11:44:54Z

Hi Hilda

It's been quite some time since our postings on the RootsWeb site but I was wondering if you have a photocopy or jpg. of the letter that you mentioned way back? I believe I have the photo that you described but some context would be nice.
I have managed to gather quite a bit on my relative, William Snowball and his family but any additional information is always useful.
Kind regards

Steve Snowball

Re: SNOWBALL Family from Harlow Hil and Ovingham areas of Northumberland

stevesnowball1 — 2008-06-30 19:12:56Z

Hi Steve

Thanks for getting in touch again. It's been frustrating and I'm no further forward!

Here's the issues no facing me for the parents of elusive George Snowball.George Snowball was born around 1758. He was certainly buried at St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Ovingham, Northumberland on 10th June 1824, aged 66 years, verified by his death certificate. Therefore, depending when his birthday was, he could have been born either in 1758 if he had his 66th birthday before June, or 1757 if he had not. George married Mary Laidler on 25th June 1786 also at St. Mary the Virgin Parish Church in Ovingham and settled in the area for his lifetime. Mary was born in 1760 and was baptised in St. Cuthbert’s Parish Church, Allendale on 20th July 1760, the daughter of Daniel and Jane Laidler, of Jack’s Bank, Allendale.

However, as you know I have tried searching for a George Snowball around Northumberland or Co. Durham parishes and results seem to solely lead to a George Snowball, son of Anthony Snowball but there appears to be no way of proving this.

According to IGI and www.familysearch.org, Anthony Snowball was born about 1719 in Boldon, County Durham and married Anne Merriman (born about 1724 in Boldon) at St. Nicholas Parish Church, Boldon, on 26th May 1745. This couple had seven children, all christened in Boldon. They were: Anne (christened on 31st March 1746), Elizabeth (christened on 31st January 1747), John (christened on 15th September 1751), Anthony (christened on 17th June 1753), Mary (christened on 7th March 1756), George (christened on 21st October 1759) and William (christened on 5th May 1765).

It is the George Snowball, who was christened in 1759 that interests me. It’s pretty close to the birthdate of around 1758. However, the online records of St Nicholas's parish marriage records (1573-1837) at www.genuki.org.uk show the various marriages of Merriman brides (Anne 28 May 1742, Jane 24 May 1744, Mary 1 May 1745 and Mary 5 May 1747) but I can't find any Snowball grooms!

Also, curiously, Anthony is also recorded on IGI as marrying Jane Coupland on 31st May 1740 in Ryton, County Durham. I wonder if this was his first marriage or just another Anthony Snowball? Ryton is very close to Ovingham, Bolden less so

I've now obtained a photocopy of the original marriage (attached) by Banns from the Northumberland Records Office. A transcript reads
"A.D.1786 married. Banns of a Marriage was published in this Church between George Snowball & Mary Laidler both of this Parish June the 4th, the 11th & the 18th 1786 by me Chris. Gregson, Curate George Snowball & Mary Laidler both of this Parish were married in this church by Bannes this Twenty Fifth Day of June, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Six by me Chris. Gregson, Curate. Their marriage was solomnised between George Snowball (X his mark) & Mary Laidler (X her mark)in the Presence of us John Laidler (X his mark) & James Richardson (X his mark)."

From this, I'm still no further forward on George's birthplace and parentage. George Snowball (on this document) only needed to be resident in Ovingham for three weeks, before being declared 'of this parish' and probably moved into his in-laws, or into lodgings, to escape the cost of banns being called in two different parishes.

If George Snowball and Mary were following the social conventions of the day (i.e. The English Naming Pattern) they would have called their first son, Anthony, and their second daughter Anne. The second son would have been called after Mary's father. This was clearly overlooked as George and Mary Snowball had three children, Mary (b. 1787), John (b. 1790) and George (b. 1793)! Again, it defies the link between George and his suspected father, Anthony.

I have asked Northumberland Collections Service to do a search also but their results have also drawn a blank. They have searched the Wills and Administrations at the District Probate Registery at Durham and searched the transcript of baptisms of St. Mary the Virgin, Ovingham from 1750-1765. There is no reference to George Snowball at either or in the baptism records of St. Cuthbert's Allendale. They have searched contiguous parishes to St. Mary, Ovingham but have found no reference to the baptism of George Snowball. These included St. Mary the Virgin (Stamfordham), Stamfordham Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's (Heddon on the Wall), St. Peter's (Bywell), St. Andrew's (Bywell) and Ryton in Co. Durham.

I could well be on a wild goose chase over Anthony being George's father but this won't be the first time! This is a serious brick wall.
I'll look into your suggestions meanwhile and see if it brings any light.
Best Wishes
Steve Snowball, East Sussex, UK

Re: Snowball in Australia

Splinter111 — 2008-10-19 10:07:04Z

Hi rachael, i don't know if you are still chasing Snowball in australia but my father was Roger L Snowball, if you want any other information contact me.
Regards
Ralph Snowball

Re: Snowball in Australia

Splinter111 — 2008-10-22 05:34:50Z

Hi Rachel
Good to hear from you.
Which line are you following?
I have photo's of my grandparents on my mothers side & other family photo's.
Do you have any information on the Hulme/Higgins family, I have just started to research mum's side.
Mum had 2 sisters & 1 brother you can lookup the information in my Family Tree if you like.
Hope to hear form you soon
Regards
Ralph

Re: ANTHONY SNOWBALL b.1719/20 RYTON or BOLDON, CO.DURHAM

cockleshell1 — 2007-06-01 18:53:48Z

I am researching the Bone family in my family tree. I know Andrew Bone married a Sarah Snowball in1807. Andrew was a tailor in South Shields, I have searched the parish records for the marriage in South Shields but found nothing so I assume Sarah came from somewhere else and was married at her home church.Could she possibly be a descendent of your Anthony.
Valerie Morgan

Re: ANTHONY SNOWBALL b.1719/20 RYTON or BOLDON, CO.DURHAM

cockleshell1 — 2007-06-03 07:48:53Z

Hi Steve
Thankyou for your help. The surname website you mentioned is fascinating. I'll keep searching, it will obviously be a help that the Snowballs are so concentrated in the north-east.
regards Valerie