Roger
BALCH
(b.
26 May 1755
,
Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
d.
6 January 1842
,
Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA
)
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Roger BALCH was born 26 May 1755 in Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Roger BALCH was the child of John BALCH and Rebecca SMITHRoger had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Roger married Sarah PERLEY 17 March 1782 in Topsfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Sarah PERLEY was born 27 July 1757 in Boxford, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah died 23 October 1837 in Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA.
Roger BALCH died 6 January 1842 in Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA.
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Family and Children of Roger BALCH
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Sarah PERLEY-- Date: 17 March 1782 Place: Topsfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
Children of Roger BALCH and Sarah PERLEY:
Perley BALCH (b.5 August 1783, Topsfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 2 May 1858, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA)
Moody BALCH (b.3 February 1791, Essex, Massachusetts, USA d. 16 November 1852, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA)
Sarah PERLEY-- Date: 17 March 1782 Place: Topsfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts BayChildren of Roger BALCH and Sarah PERLEY:
Perley BALCH (b.5 August 1783, Topsfield, Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay d. 2 May 1858, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA) Moody BALCH (b.3 February 1791, Essex, Massachusetts, USA d. 16 November 1852, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA)
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1755 Birth 26 May 1755
Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Revolutionary War
BALCH, ROGER
Ancestor #: A005159
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 5-26-1755 TOPSFIELD ESSEX CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 1-6-1842 TOPSFIELD ESSEX CO MASSACHUSETTS
Service Source: MA SOLS & SAILS, VOL 1, P 511; NARA, M881, COMP MIL SERV RECS, ROLL #469
Service Description: 1) CAPT JOSEPH GOULD, COL JOHN BAKER, LEXINGTON ALARM;
2) CAPT JOHN DODGE, COL JACOB GERRISH
RESIDENCE
1) City: TOPSFIELD - County: ESSEX CO - State: MASSACHUSETTS
SPOUSE
1) SARAH PERLEY
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BALCH, ROGER
Ancestor #: A005159
Service: MASSACHUSETTS Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 5-26-1755 TOPSFIELD ESSEX CO MASSACHUSETTS
Death: 1-6-1842 TOPSFIELD ESSEX CO MASSACHUSETTS
Service Source: MA SOLS & SAILS, VOL 1, P 511; NARA, M881, COMP MIL SERV RECS, ROLL #469
Service Description: 1) CAPT JOSEPH GOULD, COL JOHN BAKER, LEXINGTON ALARM;
2) CAPT JOHN DODGE, COL JACOB GERRISH
RESIDENCE
1) City: TOPSFIELD - County: ESSEX CO - State: MASSACHUSETTS
SPOUSE
1) SARAH PERLEY
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1782 Marriage / PartnerRoger BALCH and Sarah PERLEY 17 March 1782, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA
He was 26 years old.
1783 Birth of ChildPerley BALCH was born 5 August 1783, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Roger was 28 years old.
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1791 Birth of ChildMoody BALCH was born 3 February 1791, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Roger was 35 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1837 Death of Spouse/PartnerSarah PERLEY died 23 October 1837, Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Name: Roger Balch
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 06 Jan 1842
Death Place: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts
Age: 86
Birth Date: 26 May 1755
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Marital Status: Unknown
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Balch
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Rebekah B.
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B50216-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 761323
Reference ID: Bk C p 226
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch : 10 December 2014), Roger Balch, 06 Jan 1842; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference Bk C p 226; FHL microfilm 761,323.'
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Name: Roger Balch
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 06 Jan 1842
Death Place: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts
Age: 86
Birth Date: 26 May 1755
Birth Place:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status: Unknown
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Balch
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Rebekah B.
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B50216-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 761323
Reference ID: Bk C p 226
'Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910,' database, FamilySearch : 10 December 2014), Roger Balch, 06 Jan 1842; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference Bk C p 226; FHL microfilm 761,323.'
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Roger is buried at: Boston Street Cemetery Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Added: 7/5/2017 3:31:28 PM
- Updated: 3/21/2025 12:08:05 PM
The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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