Dear all I live in Hertfordshire England, I have relatives in Somerset and I remember reading somewhere that the name Baulch origionates from that area! I have never tried to research my name but the internet maybe an easier way of trying to do it? E-Mail me back at my home address davebaulch@cs.com

Baulch was my maiden name. My father came from Australia in the 1950's and one of his cousins, Cathy Baulch has done extensive research into the Baulch name in Australia. She has a website with all the info. on it, but from what I can remember, she traced all the Australian Baulchs to a pair of brothers who emigrated from Somerset last century and last I heard, was trying to trace them back further. If I come across her web-site address, I'll send it to you.

my great, great grandfather whose name was Charles Baulch, the middle name is not known by me. resided in the Cressy area of Tasmania in the early 1830"s. Could anyone who has any information on where he origionally resided, please let me know.

Leon, your great great grandfather, Charles Baulch, didn't have a middle name. He arrived in Van Dieman's Land (Tasmania) in March 1841 aboard the "Arab" as a bounty migrant with other members of the Baulch family. I don't know where he resided in the Cressy area and would be interested if you learn any more about his life.

Hi, I have just found my Great great grandmother. Her name was Elizabeth Baulch, born 3 March, 1833, Pitney, Somerset. She emigrated to Australia, and married John Beasley who was sent to Australia as a convict. Together they had 14 children. Let me know if this is of interest to you. Tracie

Tracy,

My Dad Derek Baulch is from London b.1933, his dad was Richard Baulch who died in the 1960's His father was from Somerset and was "Paid Off" to leave twice by the Somerset relatives. I dont know what his crimes were but he is a black sheep of our family! When my uncle Albert (died 2000) tried to contact relatives in Somerset in the past they were not keen to talk to him, perhaps because of the past problems??

DAve

Kathy,

Do you know where Charles Baulch came from? Was it Somerset in England?

Dave Baulch

Dave,
Yes, indeed - this Charles Baulch was baptised at Muchelney, Somerset 29 Dec 1805, son of Charles Baulch (a butcher) and his wife Anne nee Beddlecombe/Biddlecumb. The family later moved to nearby Pitney, Somerset. Charles jnr, together with his brothers Francis and Enoch plus their wives and various children, emigrated to Van Diemans Land and descendants of a fourth brother, Henry, came out later. I am descended from Francis Baulch.
Kathy

Kathy,

My Dad has some records collected by my uncle Albert Baulch(from somerset) when he attempted to trace his own geneology. I dont think they go back that far though as the family he contacted were not co-operative! I am only back to my Grand father Richard Baulch who lived in London and died in the 1960's. His fathers first name is not established yet, but my dad told me that he was paid off to leave Somerset by the Baulch family!
Dave

Dave, I would be very interested to know your gf Richard Baulch's parents names when you find out. I have been collecting info on Australian branch for about 20 years. Tracie Bengtsson Hopcraft, Ruth Cale, Mary O'Neill, Leon Baulch and Judith Griffiths all belong to this Aussie family. After some of the family departed to Australia starting in 1841, other branches seem to have vanished. Some went to Wales. Think I am the person Judith referred to a couple of years ago but I don't have a web page (yet). You can contact me direct kathyb@standard.net.au.
Kathy