In with husband, Robert Ballard. ::: Their family homes were at a farmstead at " Oakhampton Park " , Oakhampton and adobe or Inn at Morpeth. . ---- The Newcastle Chronical , Sat, 5th Sept, 1858. Robert and Sophia Ballard formerly of the " Wheat Sheaf ", purchased property in Swan Street, Morpeth including the Baker and Butcher Shop. ( Near Tank Street and Queens Wharf ) --- Sophia departed from Gravesend on the assisted passenger ship, Neptune, 28/05/1839 and arrived Sydney 27/09/1839 with her parents ?, siblings ? , children and husband Robert. Sophia Maria Hawkins married Robert Bonniton Ballard 24/04/1824 Northiam, Sussex, England. Edward Ballard ( b 1795 - d 1857 ) a brother of Robert Ballard ( buried at Cathedral Park cemetery ) was a farmer of Upper McIntyre River. ( Allyn River ) St John's. Newcastle. Arrived in Australia 15/09/1838 aboard the " Woodbridge ". Edward ( age 43 ) with his wife Mary Ballard nee Lewis ( age 44 ) and six children - refer to ship log.