Deaths: in Eastport, November 14, 1884, Allan Balkam, 64years 9 months (Eastport Sentinel, November, 1884)

In the 1880 U.S. Census, sardine factory Allan Balkam, 61,born NS, parents born NS, was living in Eastport, Maine, with Kate, 38, born NB., parents born N.B..; Clara, 16; Frank, 13; Charlie, 10; Joseph, 7; and Grace. 5. al born in Maine; and boarders widow Sarah Parker, 64 born NS, parents born NS; and her son Joseph, 40, born ,NB, father born N.B., mother born NB (sic0

1879 petition for patent for preserving fish submitted by Henry Sellman of Hoboken NJ and William Martin and Allan Balkam of Eastport, Maine...and improved method of preserving the fish in oil, mustard, sauces or vinegar. It consists of subjecting the same to the process of steaming and baking instead of boiling in oil

Susan E. Balkam and James W. Spear were married on August 2, 1866 in Eastport

Allan Balkam and Kate Parker were married on April 19, 1863 in Eastport
Kate was the daughter of Richard Parker and Sarah Sturks

In the 1860 U.S. Census, ship carpenter Joseph A. Balkam, 40, born NS, was living in Eastport, Maine, with fisherman William A., 16; James S., 13; and Susan E., 11, all born in Maine; domestic Sarah Parker, 43;, born NS; seaman Joseph, 21; Katie and Anna, 19, all born in N.B.

Margaret was born on October 16, 1850 in Eastport, Maine to Susanna Shaw and Allen Balkam

In the 1850 U.S. Census,tin plate maker Allen Balkam, 30, born NS, was living in Eastport, Maine, with Susan, 25; William A., 7; James S., 4; Susan L., 2;, all born in Maine; and Mary Dennis, 20, born Maine

Susan E. was born September 23, 1848 to Allan Balkam and Susanna Shaw

James S. was born on December 1, 1846 to Allan Balkam and Susanna Shaw

Mary Elizabeth was born on May 26, 1845 in Eastport to Allan Balkam and Susanna Shaw

William Allan was born on March 4, 1844 to Allan Balkam and Susanna Shaw.

Susannah Shaw and Allan Balcomb were married on June 3, 1842 in Eastport, Maine