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Hello, I am researching the life of my great uncle Joseph Edward Thompson who was KIA 22/12/1914. His parents ran the Railway Inn, Church St Stourbridge sometime between 1898 and 1914. There is an archive of the County Express newspaper dated 23/15/15 announcing his death and referencing his parents attachment to the Inn.The 1911 census shows the address as 49 Church Street. I have been unable to find any information or images. It seems that part of the Street has been demolished.
If you are able to point me to any further information I would be very grateful.
Yours sincerely Alan Stephenson (Rec'd 12th March 2023)
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Hello Stourbridge, my name is Natalie and I live in Bewdley Worcestershire. I'm currently researching my family tree and have very little information about my maternal grandparents Sidney(Sid)Hill and Agnes(Dot)Hughes.They resided at 79 Grange Lane Lye during 60s,70s and start of 80s. I know my Grandad had 2 siblings- Aunty Elsie and Uncle George. My Nan didn't like the name she was christened with so she was known locally as Dot. Her mother died when she was very young, her father remarried a lady who already had a daughter-Great Aunt Doris Ryder who lived at Junction Road Stourbridge and was a cleaner at the local swimming baths in the 70s. Does anybody have any information about any of their relatives/parents. Natalie Smith (Rec'd 16 Feb 2024)
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I am researching my fathers family history. I know that he and his siblings spent some time in Stourbridge cottage homes 1931-1938. would he have gone to School in the Homes or elsewhere? My father always said that a bomb dropped on the house and killed everyone. I have learnt this is not so! I have no pictures of my relatives. It really is a very sad story. Can you help please?
Elsie Guy (Rec'd 17 June 2022)
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I am researching my family tree and believe my great grandfather owned or ran a pub in Stourbridge, he died in Corbett Hospital and was living in Birmingham Street his name was Mark Edward Parsons and he died in 1961, his father was Phineas Parsons, if anyone has any information about the history of pubs in Stourbridge or information on my Great Grandfather then I would love to know, Please email [email protected] (Rec'd 9th May 2021)
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I am researching Private Harry Williams (40802) who enlisted in Stourbridge and died 10 Dec 1917. He is commemorated in Ribecourt British Cemetery and served in Worcestershire Regiment 10th Bn. Adrian Lissamore (rec'd 12th Mar 2021)
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Hiya I am researching The TIMMINS family tree, which links to stourbridge around 1830 with George Timmins and Wife Eliza Dyas, belived father was Samuel Timmins 1806 with Wife Ann Maria Baker. Children Samuel 1851, Thomas 1865, Mary Ann 1856, John 1859 and Wife Mary Ann Cox ( my 2nd Great Grandad), Eliza 1863, George 1870 and Herbert 1872 .... Anybody got any links or info Re this line ... thanks in anticipation Karl Timmins (Rec'd 11th Mar 2021)
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Hello from England. I am researching the Ellis family in the Stourbridge area (Wollaston is where most of them lived) and particularly their involvement with glassmaking. My ancestors were Stourbridge glassmakers for five generations. The family inevitably spreads into the other 19th century areas of gllssmaking including Bristol and Birminghham. I know that several branches of the family emigrated to America, so any connections there would be fantastic. I have 38 years worth of research that I will be happy to share.
Jason Ellis (Rec'd 30th Dec 2020)
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I am researching our Llewellyn family tree and specifically looking for information on Richard Llewellyn (?-1849); wife unknown; children Mary Ann (b. 1839) and Henry John (b. 1844). Limited information I have suggests that family was in a workhouse, probably Stourbridge Union, and that Richard died in the workhouse, Mary Ann went into domestic service and Henry John went to live with an uncle. I am looking to confirm this information as well as find out wife of Richard, and his parents names. Thank you, Don Batema, Evansville, IN, USA, [email protected] (Rec'd 2nd Dec 2020)
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I am trying to find out more about my paternal grandparents (Harry Sidney Lowe and Cassie May Simpson) and their siblings and families. Cassie's death certificate states she died in 1918 at Mount Lodge, High Street, Wordsley and this address also appears on a WW1 army document as the home address for one of her sisters, Marion Kate whose husband was Fred Stanier. I would be interested in any details about Mount Lodge, but also about the Lowe and Simpson families who seem to have been centred on Wordsley/Brierley Hill/Stourbridge/Kingswinford. The addresses which appear most on the censuses are Chapel Street, High Street, Mount Road, Belle Vue. Please contact me at [email protected] Many thanks. (Rec'd 24th Oct 2020)
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Hello! My name is Melissa Rust (maiden name Davis). I have been researching my family tree and cannot seem to find a lot of information about my great, great grandfather John Davis. He was born in either 1841 or 1842, and married Agnes Fairfax Muckley in 1885 in Stourbridge. He passed away in 1908. I cannot seem to find any information as to where he was buried nor can I find the names of his parents. Any information would be greatly appreciated! My email address is [email protected]. I live in Southern Ontario Canada, and I hope to visit Stourbridge someday. Thank you! (Rec'd 13th Oct 2020)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RE: An update on trying to find out about John Davis

Hello again! I had contacted the Genealogy page about trying to find out about my great-great grandfather John Davis; I am happy to say that I have now found a fair lot of information, and I had the birth year wrong by about 10 years. There were some issues finding information because unfortunately the name "John Davis" is so common. I want to thank the Genealogy page for helping solve the mystery of who my great-great grandfather was, and I am continuing to find out about my family's roots in Stourbridge.
Thank you so much! Sincerely, Melissa Rust, Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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Hello. I am looking for a Hardcastle family in Stourbridge in 1900s , they would have employed staff, so not in the poor house.
Can anyone help please. Kate Creed (Rec'd 29 Sep 2020)
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Hi Folks, I am researching my 3rd Great Grandmother, Augusta Ann Alexander . Born in Stourbridge around 1826 to William Alexander and Sarah (nee Potter). Augusta and her brother Edward came to NZ on the vessel Clifford in 1842 - aged 16 and 18 respectively. In the 1841 census Edward and Sarah appear together in Windmill St Stourbridge . Augusta -then aged 15 is a straw worker in Mumps -Prestwich-cum-oldham. ?? We have an old family photo album which shows Edward Alexander- Williams brother was a successful wool and wine merchant in Ipswich .Sarah's Brother William Potter was an accounting clerk also in Ipswich .
Augusta married William Harvey in NZ and lived a long happy life in Pelorus Sound and a large family
In Augusta's will she left interests in unspecified Jamaican properties to her Daughters - the inference was that her father had been a merchant ? What happened to her parents William and Sarah Alexander?? A mystery to be solved
Thanks Mark NZ (Rec'd 7th May 2020)
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My great grandad Arthur Green was born in Stourbridge July 1, 1871. He moved to New Jersey USA when he was 17, then to East Liverpool, Ohio and was a sagar maker In the the potteries. I have always wanted to get to know about him. Could you please help me find his birth information? I am in Tucson, Arizona-USA. Thank you so very much in advance. Debra Johnson (Rec'd 28th Apr 2020)
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Hallo Searching after Kathi Lewis born about 1870 in Stourbridge. She emigrate to Hungary. Father's name possibly William. She is my wife's grandmother. Jorgen Borgstrom Sweden (Rec'd 29th March 2020)
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I am interested in Alfred Harold Chance 1898-1976, his wife Catherine, nee Parton 1897-1981 and their daughter Marjorie. They lived on West Street for many years, and any information about them would be much appreciated. Andrew Wilson (Rec'd 16 Jan 2020)
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I recently obtained a marriage certificate for JANE HAMMOND/JOSEPH WEBB as confirmation of information I have in my family tree, but it's left me with more questions. Jane HAMMOND was born in ENVILLE, Staffs, but for some reason she got married in EXNING, Suffolk. It’s quite likely there was Hammond family in that area. At the time of marriage Joseph’s residence was Stourbridge & Jane’s was Exning. If I have the right Joseph Webb (which I believe I do) I then have connections to the Coalbournhill Glassworks that used to exist & would love to find out more. Also my 4 x great grandfather WILLIAM HAMMOND (JANE's grandfather) was born in 1745 in Cheveley, Cambs. This is only about 5 miles from Exning. From at least 1772 he was living in ENVILLE, Staffs and employed by the 5th Earl of Stamford at Enville Hall as a head groom. I have got quite a lot of info from Enville Hall archives but have very little info about his wife BETTY BOARDMAN. If anyone can add further information that would be great. Thank you. Christine Hill (Rec'd 14th Nov 2019)
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Hello!! I am looking for information on my great grandfather born in Stourbridge 1866 as George Henry Aaron, sin of Henry Aaron & Emily Taylor. He lived with his grandparents William & Susannah Parker & then went by the name George Henry Parker.
He travelled to South Africa by ship - I do not know the date. He married my great grandmother in South Africa.
If anyone has information on the following families connected to George. Father Henry Aaron, Mother Emily Taylor, Grandfather William Parker. Grandmother Susannah Herring married William Parker
I would be most grateful for any information or photographs. Thank you in anticipation- Monica (Rec'd 27th Oct 2019)
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Hello, I am researching my 1st cousin 4 x removed HARRY YATES (154535) - born in Tutbury April 1891 (son of George Yates and Eliza Yates/Merry) he married a Lilian Jones and had a child called Ivy W Yates. On the 1911 census he lived in Kingswinford working at the glass factory then went to war and sadly lost his life on the 29th September 1917. He is buried at Klein Vierstraatt Cemetery. I’d be grateful for any information, photos etc that you may have. Thanks, Andy Meakin (Rec'd 23rd Oct 2019)
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hi iam trying to trace my granfathers parents his was walter lowe born 23 june 1902 stourbridge n died in 1980 stourbridge n also looking for the parents of freda elizabeth cookson her married name was lowe she was born in 1903 n died in 1969 there children were walter ollie lowe,freda margaret lowe,john neville lowe,janet lowe,june patricia lowe,joyce lowe,sandra lowe n george lowe 
Sandra Murden (Rec'd 27th Jan 2018)
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Hi,  I hope you can help. I am looking for any information, records or photographs you may have on John Brooks, Anvil Maker, who at one time had a factory in Talbot Street, Wollescote and another in Lye.  I'd be very grateful for any leads or links you are able to provide.  kind regards  Clive Witton  01732.750949 (Rec'd 10th July 2018)
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Hi, looking for any photo of Geo King-Harrison brickworks where my wife’s gran worked from about 1913. Also anyone descended from or related to Thomas Wassel from Lye who died in the last couple of months of WW1. All emails will be answered.
Clive Cheetham (Rec'd 29th Sep 2019)
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I am really struggling to find out details of ADELAIDE SARAH HERIOT FIGES who was born in STOURBRIDGE around 1832. Her father's name was Francis Figes. If anyone knows anything please contact me, John Lake, at [email protected] (Rec'd 26th Sep 2019)
I am hoping someone can help me with my genealogy.  My great grandmother Alice Jane Tyler was born in Stourbridge 1859. She is recorded in the Census of 1871 as being in the home of her grandmother Mary White (maybe visiting) in Croome D'Abitot (age 12) so I am assuming her mother's maiden name was White. She is recorded in the Census of 1881 as being a Domestic Servant in the household of Frederick Howell in Stourbridge. In the 1891 Census she may have been recorded in Edgbaston (if her middle initial was mis-transcribed) and that would explain how she met her future husband in that area.  In terms of her parents, the only Tyler to marry a White at around the right time was Thomas Tyler and Harriet White in Upton upon Severn 1850. There is another Alice Jane Tyler recorded as Christened in Old Swinford in 1860, but recorded as being born in 1853. Also, her parents appear to be James Francis Tyler and Harriet (coincidentally) Berry. She may have been adopted by her grandparents on her mother's side (Berry)  However, I can find no records of the second Alice being born, or in any Census, so was it the same person and year of birth mis-transcribed?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Simon Haynes. (Rec'd 28th June 2018)
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I am researching my family history William Sutton was born in Stourbridge in 1737 his wife was Margaret Evans and his son Richard born in 1833 married a Jane Gates that's all I have but would be delighted if anyone has any information on them or that period in Stourbridge thank you . Moira Sutton (Rec'd 26th Apr 2018)
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Hello, I descend from Samuel Herbert Newnam, George Herbert Newnam, and my mother Gabrielle Mary Newnam from Lye Cross and Wollescote/Stourbridge. The family were brewers. I would love to know if there\'s anyone out there related to the family or more especially if you have any old photos I would be very grateful. Jennifer (Rec'd 4th Nov 2017)
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I'm looking for info on a butcher shop that was once at 128 High st, owned by Henry Powell who sold it to Robert Tottey. I'm also looking for info on Henry Powell and his family . Shawn Powell (Rec'd 24th Oct 2017)
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Hi...I'm looking for possible paternal relatives by the name of BARKER. If anyone one recognises the following names.. THOMAS BARKER and ANNIE (1861 census), their son TIMOTHY (also known as James Timothy)who married a MARY ANN MORRIS(S),they had a son JOHN JAMES (he married an ANNIE WORRALL and lived in Padiham, Lancs). I believe BRIERLEY HILL. BRETTELL LANE is mentioned too. My family ended their lives in the Padiham/Burnley areas. Sorry for being a little vague.. but here's hoping!!!! Elaine. (Rec'd 24th Oct 2017)
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Hello I am currently researching my great grandfather's family, he was Arthur Thomas Knight (b 1893), his parents were Thomas H Knight and Louisa (nee Terry), they lived on Wheeler street, Stourbridge and had a bakery, Enville Street has come up in my research. Louisa's family the Terry's I believe owned or ran a sweet shop in the town. Thomas died in 1911 and Louisa then went on to marry Fredrick William Norris in 1914, remaining on Wheeler Street. Louisa's parents were Christopher Terry and Eliza (nee Hatton), as mentioned I believe they had a sweet shop, Christopher died in 1878 and I believe Eliza remarried and became Eliza Talbot.
I have visited the cemetry in Stourbirdge and although no headstone marking the grave now, know that Thomas H knight is buried there with I believe his wife and Eliza Talbot. Any information regarding the family names Knight, Terry, Hatton, Talbot and also Jenkins & Pearson from my great grandmothers side, parents Albert Jenkins and Annie (nee Pearson) would be very helpful.
If there are any photographs of the Sweet shop or the Bakery from around the 1880s these would be great to see.
My contact details are [email protected] and I know live in Studley, Warwickshire. (Rec'd 4th Aug 2017)
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I'm looking for info on HENRY POWELL's family they owned the butcher shop at 128 High st, I know that  Robert Tottey took over the butcher shop in 1903. Henry Powell b.1821 d.1886 Hannah Young b.1827 d. 1917 married 29 Nov 1845. Looking for any info on the POWELL family and what happened to them. Thanks Shawn (Rec'd 14th July 2017)
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I am researching my dads family. His Mother was Eliza Crump and his father Arthur Bryan Roberts. Grans dad died in 1910 in a drowning accident at Hayseech pool 1n 1910. Grandad does not have a father on his birth certificate, his mother Mary Ann Roberts was the daughter of William Roberts and Sarah Walker.  Mary Ann married Walter Taylor and they had more children  Katie,Lilian Louie,Walter Norman and Phylis Ida.  One of my grans sisters  Annie was married to William Botfield. I have a number of photographs but very little if anything to go on to find out who they are.
Any help would be welcome many thanks. Bryan Roberts (Rec'd 16 Jun 2017)
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I am trying to find information on William Henry Smith (born 8 March 1865) Brettle Lane Stourbridge. Parents were Charles and Mary Smith (nee Dawkins). There was another child Phoebe Annie Smith. Many thanks, Elaine (Rec'd 31st Mar 2017)
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I am doing the life of CHARLES RICHARD ROBINS lived in lye he died in 1915 he went to Canada and joined the army Alberta Regiment i am trying to find someone in his family who could be. related to my wife also when he went to Canada and if he got married
YOURS i homer (Rec'd 6th Mar 2017)
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My great uncle William haden Richardson Pargeter married Mary Maria Pardoe in 1866.Mary was born in 1845 in Kingswinford and died in 1891 aged 45.Her parents were john and christiana Pardoe nee hands.Do you have any photos of the Pargeter family who lived in the Wordsley and Kingswinford area.Mary and some of her relatives all died quite young.If you have any photos of William and mary or others please let me know Thank you R Pargetter. (Rec'd 17th Feb 2017)
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Im looking for my grandfathers family info.richard jones and elizabeth harris.they on cherry st, gigmill, 1880. Wilfred jones was my grandfather.he left england and went to canada in 1899 to 1907. Thomas henry jones was his brother he was killed in ww1.trying to find out where richard and elizabeth jones graves r.or any info on jones family in stourbridge from 1880 to 1940. Thanks for any info. Darren jones. Peterborough Ontario Canada. Darren John Jones (Rec'd 27th Jan 2017)
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I am researching the family of John Walton born 1802 whose family was from the Heath Upper Swinford, Stourbridge and were all glass makers. His sons were Richard, Thomas and William and all involved.Thomas daughter Minnie Amelia Walton (Whitfield by marriage)was also involved in the industry with her husband John and her father. Any info very grateful about where they worked and what they made. Annie Saunders (Rec'd 9th Jan 2017)
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Looking for help finding out what happened to my 2nd great grandad, EDWIN DUNN. Born 1850 in Brierley Hill to Elijah Dunn and Ann Westwood. Married 24 June 1872 to Betsy Brooks. In 1881 was a bucket maker and lived with Betsy and her mother, Elizabeth Brooks née Pardoe at Careless Green. Had a son (possibly adopted) George Harry Dunn B.1883. Cannot find him in the 1891 Census. Cannot find a death record. In 1901 and 1911 Betsy is listed as a Widow. Melody Young Ontario, Canada (Rec'd 7th Dec 2016)
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Hello, one of our ancestors, Christopher Henry TRUEMAN, was born in 1836 near Stourbridge in Old Swinford. I was wondering if you could put me in touch with a TRUEMAN family historian in Old Swinford, or at least a local historian/genealogist in Old Swinford? Thank you so very much! John Maurath St. Louis, Missouri, USA (Received 1st Dec 2016)
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Hi. I am trying to trace my g grandmother\'s place and date of birth. Census returns 1881-1911 all give her birthplace as Stourbridge, about 1857. Her marriage certificate names her as Ellen, unmarried daughter of John Keys, Labourer. Many thanks in advance.
M David Eccleston (Rec'd 20th July 2016)
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Hi,am researching my family tree and have found addresses such as Gooseberry row and Bowling green lane,Stourbridge on census returns are either of these streets and houses still standing?The surname I am researching is Bidmead,I believe my grandfather x3 was a grocer in Stourbridge also.I would be grateful for any info.you can find. Alison Bidmead (Rec'd 14th July 2016)
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Searching for any information relating to Ann SHIPLEY born abt 1800 in Stourbridge, Worcestershire. Debbie Smith (Rec'd 13th July 2016)
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Hi there, I have discovered that my great grandmother lived at number 5 market street Stourbridge in the 1911 census, I believe the shop is now Mesh and Lace. I wondered if you had any information about what it was in the early 1900s, my grandmother was listed as a licensed victualler, so I wondered if it was possibly a licenced premises. Any information would be gratefully received.
Kind regards Adam Bennett (Rec'd 3rd July 2016)
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My name is Lisa Hamblett Moreno. I live in California USA. I have three relatives I wonder if you Have history of. Arthur Charles Edward Hamblett born in the 1830\'s, Arthur Charles Hamblett Born in I believe 1870s r 80s. Also his son Cyril Hamblett he left to the US.He marries in the US Beatrice Dorset. I belive her family lived in Bahamas & they are british. I dont know anything about their wives. Do you have any newspaper clippings or photos of them?
Thank you for your help in this. Lisa Hamblett Moreno (Rec'd 30th June 2016)
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I live in Australia but am coming to Stourbridge in mid August 2016  to hopefully go some ways towards solving a family mystery. That is the identity of my mother's father. My mother who told me her name was May Hughes was born in Stourbridge in 1920.  Her twin brother was named Frank (perhaps became a butcher). Their mother Leah was according to my mother doing a work-house job in the laundry where she earnt a pittance. Her earliest memory is of crying on the doorstep of the cottage homes. She left at 14 and this opened up the world of a huge extended family in the area. Nadine Myatt (Rec'd 17th June 2016)
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Looking for descendants of John Potter b.1808 Hunnington,Worcestershire and Anne (born James) 1820 Potter, Their son Joseph Potter b. 1847 Worcester immigrated to Canada in 1870. My husband is Joseph\'s g.g. grandson, born Gerald Potter.
Mary Lee Birkett (Rec'd 10th June 2016)
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hello there! I am looking into my family tree and am stuck at Thomas Tanswell (b 1858 in Stourbridge). It is clear that he is related in some way to Thomas tanswell and Hannah Darlington (m 1820) from Shrewsbury- the Darlington name continues as a middle name for one of his children (John Darlington Tanswell b.1899). I have my own theory, but I would be interested to know if anyone knows anything more concrete about who his parents were.... Best wishes Soo Town (Rec'd 9th Apr 2016)
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I just learned that my great grandfather, Cornelius Lane, was from Stourbridge and was transferred to the US to work in a cut glass factory with his wife Bredell Lane and their daughter May Annie Lane (my grandmother)  They lived on Brook St.  My grandma was born in 1891 so I think they came to the US when she was a teen. Would love any info! We still have some cutglass; my mother said they played in the sandbox with it! (perhaps seconds?) Barbara J Whitakker (rec'd 8th Apr 2016)
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Hi, I\'m trying to find out information about the Newman family who lived at New Street and Union Terrace, Stourbridge in the 1840\'s. I believe my GGGM is Mary Ann born in 1838. Her parents are James and Ann. Her siblings are Maria, Thomas, Edwin, Elizabeth and James. Mary Ann\'s daughter, Hannah Maria Wellings immigrated to Australia and New Zealand in the 1880/90s. I come from Sydney in Australia. I would like to hear from anyone with information on this family especially if there is any link to Cardinal John Henry Newman. My GGM told my mother that we were related but I cannot verify this. Thanks Bev [email protected] (Rec'd 27th Mar 2016)
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My wife is the great granddaughter of Margaret Eliza Scott born 1877 in Stourbridge to William Henry and Frances Scott (Alden. We are in Brisbane Australia where Margaret Eliza emigrated to in 1900. William Henry Scott was a wine merchant at 82 Market Street. Stourbridge in 1881. Regards, Neil Syvyer (Rec'd 29 Feb 2016)

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Hi, I am looking for any info on Harriet Lott (nee Finch) Born 1887, Shropshire. She married a William Lott in 1914 Church Stretton Shropshire.They had two son\'s both born in Stourbridge, Albert born 1915 & Richard 1918.
Many Thanks. Gwyn Hartley (Rec'd 23 Feb 2016)
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I am looking for any information on James Harvey who married Elizabeth Miller and they had James born 1840 in Poplar Mary Ann Ann born 1842 Poplar William born 1847 Smethwick Jane born 1848 Smethwick Joseph born 1850 Smethwick Thomas born 1858 Smethwick Richard born 1853 Smethwick Charles born 1856 3 Smethwick and John born 1860 Smethwick if anyone can help it would be really appreciated thank you. Liz Hawkings (Rec'd 23rd Feb 2016)
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Hi. My name is Judi Smith and I`m looking for any info on Silvanus Smith. He`s my husbands Great Grandfather. Born in Amblecote about 1842. He married Sophie Groom - she was born in Brierley Hill in 1837. 1871 they were in Co. Durham. Silvanus was a miner. By 1881 Silvanus and his two children Harry and Alice were in Stourbridge Work House. Any info would be wonderful. His wife Sophie died in 1876. Silvanus eventually moved to Pelsall near Walsall. We cant find anything more about him. You can contact me on above e-mail address. Thank You, Judi Smith (Rec'd 14th Feb 2016)
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My Hennefer family came from Stourbridge, My Great Great Grandmother,Charlotte Hicken Hennefer is buried at Old Swinford, she died 1832. Her father in-law, John Hennefer and wife Sarah are also buried there. I am interested in corresponding with Hennefers who\'s families lived in Wollaston and Stourbridge from 1820- to present. Joan Hennefer Clark (Rec'd 11th Jan 2016)
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Hi there.  I am trying to trace some info on my great/great Grandfather Joseph GIBSON who was born in Stourbridge about 1813 His wife Mary GILES was also born in Stourbridge about the same time.  I can be contacted on 07982 806076 or on the above e-mail.
Thanks.  Dave Gibson (Rec'd 17th Dec 2015)
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hi all, could  do with abit of help my family in 1891 worked and lived in storbridge they names were john biggs then changed to john hayes they were showmen travlers any infor would help or photos kind regards karen Cowley (Rec'd 12th Dec 2015)
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Can anyone give me any information about Edith Margaret Anson Born 1890 please, has anyone have any photos of this Lady?
Claire Perry (Rec'd 29th Nov 2015)
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My Maternal Grandma Julia Elizabeth Taylor was born Dec 12 1875 (she married Josiah Sargent in 1897)was born  at 7 Cross St Princes End Sedgley,moved to 4 Hipkin St Tipton and then on High St Kinver until she went to Manchester to work in her cousin Charles Taylors Auctioneer business in her teen years.1871 doesn\'t list the number on High St and I would dearly love to visit,also I cant trace the other two above address\'s either.Also I cant find her on the 1891 census anywhere ! Helen Norbury (Rec'd 12 Nov 2015)
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Approximately 100 years ago my grandmother Mary Elizabeth Share came to New Zealand and married my grandfather William Edward Vickers.  She was originally from Stourbridge.  My father told me two years before he died in 1983 - he knew absolutely nothing about his mother\'s family from Birmingham. In the last two months I have been completing some genealogy research into this particular side of my family.  Mary Elizabeth\'s father\'s name was George Harry Share and his wife\'s name was Annie. Annie\'s maiden name was Richards. They had the following children - Thomas Share born in 1880, Walter Share born in 1882, Mary Elizabeth born in 1884, Beatrice Share born in 1886, Ellen Share born in approximately 1894 and William Share born in 1904. George Share father\'s parents were Henry and Ann Maria Share. Ann Maria\'s maiden name was Bache. Their youngest daughter\'s name was Alice Share and she married Benjamin Webb. Does anyone know any of the descendants of my distant relatives from Stourbridge? I am a granddaughter of Mary Elizabeth Vickers (nee Share) who was born and grew up in Stourbridge. Regards, Margaret Vickers (Rec'd 25th Sep 2015)
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I am seeking any information about the Gaunt family who I am told had connections to the Stourbridge glass industry, being the first Ruby glass makers in England. I am connected through Mary Ann Gaunt who married my gt.grandfather William Richards. Doreen Ireland (Rec'd 16th Sep 2015)
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Looking for info - Catherine Jennings Kerrigan married John Kerrigan on April 9, 1850, in Stourbridge, Worcestershire, Catholic Chapel of All Saints New Road, Stourbridge. Any idea how to get records for this church? Thank you, Kathleen (Rec'd 9th Sep 2015)
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Hello!  I am so impressed with your website and am excited about the possibility of discovering new relatives in your town.  I live in St. Louis Missouri in the US and am looking for anyone connected to my Evers family from Stourbridge.  My great grandmother was Sarah Jane Evers, born December 9, 1850 in Stourbridge.  Her father was William Evers, who was not born there but died in Stourbridge on May 7, 1876.  Sarah Jane\'s mother was Phoebe Richards Evers and was born in Stourbridge in 1826.  Sarah Jane married my great grandfather, James Alfred Lane, on August 5, 1877.  They eventually came to the US. I would love to hear from anyone who might be connected to this family !  Thank you so much for the opportunity to post my message on your website!
Marcia Lane McDonald (Rec'd 7th Sep 2015)
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Greetings from Barberton South Africa. I would be grateful for any information on the Rindals family as my great grandfather William Jones 1840-1898 married Roseannah Rindals (may be Rendals) 1836-1888 at Pensnett in 1861, she came from Stourbridge and may have been a coal mine owrners daughter. 
Roland Jones (Rec'd 2nd Sep 2015)
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Hi I am looking for information about the Hazledine family. GG father George Hazledine. Born around 1860.
Sonia Phillips (Rec'd 23rd Aug 2015)
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I would like to find some remnant of my great great great grandfather John Edge (b.178? d.1818). I believe there is a connection with coal mining and Mill Road.
Thank you Noel Edge (Rec'd 20th Aug 2015)
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HiI am trying to trace my great grandfather George PALMER born 1830 i have his life from him being 35 years old but nothing before .his father was William palmer .George  married Rhoda Howell a widow of ? Reynold in 1865 would be grateful if anyone can shed any light on this elusive chap
Regards Irene Woodiwiss (Rec'd 15th Aug 2015)
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seeking decendents of george and charlotte malpas who lived at the green wordsley in the 1800s - Alan Morphus (Rec'd 29th Apr 15)
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Hi, I am trying to find information about my gt grand parents, Hannah elizabeth Pardoe and Silas morris both from pensnett. In 1902 they married and the fathers names are Silas morris (deceased) and Samuel Pardoe. Can anyone help as I cannot find information on these two people. I know that they lived at 17 bell street and 10 swan street which is on the marriage certificate. Sue (Rec'd 24th Apr 2015)
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I am tracing Dawes (Daws) family in particular descendants of Samuel Dawes b1788 and Phoebe Billingham. They were married in 1809 in Kinsgwinford (St Mary\'s ).  According to my tracing their first child was not born until 1816.  Which seems strange.  They later over to Newport near Monmouthsire.  If you have any information re above I would appreciate it. I am descendant from their son William Dawes 1826/1877 who married Mary Ann Meese and migrated to Australia in 1877 he is my great great grandfather Regards Judy Turner (Rec'd 17th April 2015)
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Tracing ALFRED BATE born c1844 Kingswinford.  Father JAMES BATE - found his marriage and death certificates - unable to trace any birth or baptism.  He Married HANNAH PERRY 1869 Trinity Church Amblecote.  Possibly had 9 siblings.  I live in South Australia.  Thank You. Jyakin (Rec'd 19th March 2015)
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I live in Victoria, Aust. and would like to contact anyone related to Mary and Sarah Hampton, mother and daughter who were sent to Van Dieman's Land in 1838. I believe Mary's maiden name was Siddon and she married Daniel Hampton in 1809, in Oldswinford, also had a son named Daniel, born 1815.
Jeanette Haydock (Rec'd 13th March 2015)
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I am trying to find out what happened to my great grandfather BENJAMIN SMITH. I was told he died on a ship sometime between 1873 and 1881. He lived in Stourbridge and was a horse dealer. His wife an my great-grandmother was Anne Nock. Colin Wyatt (Rec'd 11th March 2015)
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I am looking or anyone who can help me with any information on EDWARD HAMLET (HAMBLETT) Born abt 1769 married Ann Price in 1791 at St Mays, Oldswinford, Worcestershire, England.  Edward Hamlett was from the parish of St Martins Church of Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.  His son Richard Hamlet was born in 1805 in Oldswinford, Stourbridge.  Later on descendants lived in Wollescote and Lye.  Please contact me on [email protected] (Rec'd 1st March 2015)
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I am trying to trace the Haycock family living in Stourbridge in the 1800s. My grandmother was Mary Ann Haycock who married in to the Johnson family in Birmingham in 1904 The marriage certificate show one witness as Elizabeth Haycock, perhaps her mother? the only other evidence I have is an undated photograph on tin plate that is my grandmother with whom I assume is her mother. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, George Wheeler (Rec'd 26th Feb 2015)
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Hello to all readers.  I am looking to find out some information on my paternal grandmother, Mabel Alice Tethers, (last name could also be Haywood) born in Stourbridge, on Jan. 2 1889. She married Joseph Thomas Barratt on Oct. 3 1908 in the county of Leicester. Any info on Joseph Barratt would be appreciated also. He is my paternal grandfather. I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada so I cannot check out the old UK archives in person.  If you have any information about either of these folks please feel free to drop me a line. I'm stuck. Susan Barratt (Rec'd 20th Feb 2015)
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I am trying to piece together my genealogy and my Grandmother lived on a dairy farm in Stourbridge.  Her name was Beatrice Mabel Hayes and was born c. 1905 They called the farm Mus Batch (not sure of the spelling) Any information would be appreciated. Thank you Susan Garratt (Rec'd 24th Jan 2015)
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My great-grandparents eldest daughter Rinah Ellen Marlow, born in Spratton, Northants.. in Sept 1869.  She was brought up almost from birth by her Uncle & Aunt, George & Annie Marlow in Blissworth.  They had all moved to 2 Wheeler Street, Stourbridge by 1901 where Gorge became a wagon builder with the GWR.  Rinah met and married a Chief Post Office Clerk, Ernest Whittingham from Market Drayton in April 1892, moving to 12 Baylie Street where they lived for the rest of their lives.  Anecdotally, it is said that there was a horse drawn carriage kept in a stable at the foot of their garden at the time of Rinah\'s death in 1949. All are buried in Stourbridge Cemetery.  I would very much like to hear from any other surviving relatives. David Marlow (Rec'd 23rd Jan 2015)
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Sirs, A Great Gr Aunt of mine, Eliza Vaughan was born in Shrewsbury 15 Oct 1853. She is on the 1881 census as living in Shrewsbury but does not appear on the 1891 census. An Eliza Vaughan has her death registered in Jan 1883 in Stourbridge, Worcester. Would this be the same person please?
Many thanks, Howard Gibson  (Rec'd 15th Jan 2015)