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Rachel Shipperbottom (born Balshaw), Circa 1857 - 1916
MyHeritage Family TreesRachel* Balshaw, born Circa 1813
MyHeritage Family TreesRachel Gardner Garner (born Balshaw)
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Rachel Balshaw in The Jersey City news - Nov 1 1895
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Rachel Balshaw, Circa 1890 - 1891
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005
Rachel Balshaw, died 1838
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Rachel Balshaw, 1841 - 1899
FamilySearch Family TreeRachel Bramwell (born Balshaw), born 1812
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FamilySearch Family TreeRachel Shipperbottom (born Balshaw)
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Rachel Balshaw, born Circa 1857
1881 England & Wales Census
Rachel Balshaw, born Circa 1842
1861 England & Wales Census
Rachel Balshaw, born Circa 1841
1851 England & Wales CensusRachel Balshaw, born Circa 1892
1911 England & Wales Census
Rachel Balshaw, born 1857
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005
Rachel Balshaw, born 1890
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005
Rachel Balshaw, born 1841
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005Rachel Hannah Balshaw, born 1992
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005Rachel Balshaw
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975Rachel Balshaw
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Rachel Balshaw, born Circa 1857
1871 England & Wales Census
Rachel Balshaw, born Circa 1826
1871 England & Wales Census
Rachel* Balshaw, born 1812
1841 England & Wales CensusRachel Balshaw (Bramwell)
England Marriages, 1538-1973Rachel Dora Balshaw, died 1987
Australia Death Notices, 1860-2019Rachel Balshaw
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The name Rachel has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the word "rakhel," which means "ewe," symbolizing purity and innocence. It first appeared in ancient Israel, notably in the Hebrew Bible, where Rachel is recognized as the beloved wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, making it a name with deep historical and cultural significance in Jewish tradition. The name has been associated with qualities such as grace and nurturing, reflecting the pastoral imagery of a shepherdess. Variations of Rachel can be found across different cultures and languages, including Rachael and Raquel in English and Spanish, respectively, as well as the French form, Rachel. Each variation maintains a similar pronunciation but may carry unique cultural connotations. The name has remained popular throughout history, often associated with strong, compassionate women, and continues to be widely used in various parts of the world today.
The last name Balshaw has its origins in England, specifically in the Lancashire region, where it is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bal" meaning "bald" and "shaw" meaning "a small wood or grove." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a bald or treeless area adjacent to a wood. Historically, surnames like Balshaw often indicated geographical features or characteristics of the land where the bearers lived, and they were commonly associated with the local landscape or occupations. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, including Balshaw and Balsaw, with slight differences in spelling and pronunciation reflecting regional dialects. While the name is not exceedingly common today, it retains a connection to its historical roots in English geography and culture.
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