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Staffordshire Foley's, our ancestors from the late 1700's to the late 1800's
were all in the glass industry but we know nothing about them beyond what
is in the census. Beginning with William, born 1787 and his wife Lucy b1791
down, any information about them gratefully received! All from the Stourbridge/Brierley
Hill region. Debi Foley (Rec'd
2nd Nov 2012)
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I am researching
family history. I have come across a Levi Downing- he would be my GG Grandfather.
His profession listed on his daughters marriage certificate 1915 was Picture
Palace Pa...unable to read the final word. I am presuming he lived in Halesowen.
Wondered if you might be able to help with what his job might be and at which
picture palace.
I know its a big ask but any info would be grateful Susan
Treverton (Received 1st Nov 2012)
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I am looking
for information about ARDEN PEARSON who was born in 1587 in Old Swinford.
She was married to Thomas Pearson,born 1583. I don\'t know any more about
her other than the names of her children, who are Roger 1602-1614, Margery
1608-1667, Stephen 1605, and Jane 1614. Arden is my 11th greatgrandmother.
I have spent hours trying to find out more about her or Thomas but with no
luck. Can anyone help.
Best wishes Ruth [email protected]
(Rec'd 28th Oct 2012)
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My Father, Joseph Horace Brammah was born in Stourbridge. He also has 2 twin
brothers buried in Stourbridge. Would anyone know where he lived when he was
born? Does anyone know where his twin brothers are buried in Stourbridge as
I would like to visit their grave. Also of the building is still standing
where he lived as a child. Rob Brammah
(Rec'd 4th Oct 2012)
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Researching the
Patrick and Ann (Burke) McDonnell family. Moved to Stourbridge from Ireland
about 1855. Patrick worked as a bricklayer\'s assistant. Children: Patrick,
Myles, Michael, Ann, William. Emigrated to the US about 1884. Kristin
(Rec'd 25th Sep 2012)
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Looking for an Ester Skidmore born in Amblecote about 1827. Tom
Thompson (Rec'd 16th Aug 2012)
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Trying to trace a barbara bayliss born 1931 in stourbridge area, her mothers
maiden name was longville. her father was frederick bayliss. Fredrick Bayliss
was my grandfathers half brother. Irene
(Rec'd 20 July 2012)
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Hi there, I am
writing to you from Australia. A couple of weeks ago, I saw a TV show on the
narrowboats called "The Water Boatman". In one of the episodes,
there was a segment on a business which made canopies for the long boats.
The lady who owned the business was Vicky Tonks. I don\'t know how old the
show is, but when I saw the name Tonks I sat up and took note, as one of my
ancestors was William Tonks, who was born in the Worcester area about 1754.
William was in the Royal Marines, and was on the flagship Syrius which arrived
in Sydney Australia in 1788. The name Tonks was changed to Tunks someshere
along the line, and we have an association here in Australia called The Tunks
Descendants Assoc, which has done a lot of geneaology on the family, but no
one seems to be able to find any record of William prior to leaving England.
The reason for my email is that I am wondering if it would be possible to
get in touch with Vicky, as the name is so unusual, it could be more than
coincidence.
I am hoping you can help me Kind regards Kristin
Stevens (Rec'd 27th June 2012)
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I am trying to find anything about my Gt Gt Grandfather Henry Beavan. Henry
was born in Old Swinford about 1820. He was transported to Tasmania(Van Diemans
Land)when he was 15, and spent the rest of his life there. I would like to
know who his parents were, brothers & sisters, and where he lived. Many
thanks. Mary Bryant, New Zealand (Rec'd
25th June 2012)
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My husband's
grandparents George and Eliza Meredith had close connections with Enville
Hall. He and six of his eleven children worked there. Has any one got any
information about this family. I am told that there are Tombstones in Enville
Churchyard dating back to the 1700 s, of the meredith family. Pearl
Meredith (Rec'd 13th June 2012)
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Hi - I am based in Somerset, I am trying to research my wife’s family
(Cartwright) – they lived in Kingswinfold originally, then Cradley Heath.
They set up an iron works in Stourbridge with a Mr Rhodes and in the 1900
– 1950’s seemed to be a fairly big and important employer in the
area. I was wondering if you can help? I am trying to find out about the company.
If you – or somebody else knows about them I would love to know. If
you need further information I can send names dob etc. for the Cartwright
family. Thank you – in hoping! Neil
Owen (Rec'd 28th May 2012)
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I am trying to
find a distant relative who we believe originated from Austria. I am going
back 200 odd years . The name was "Shiner" or maybe "Schiner"
family folklore has it he was knighted, for services to the glass industry.
Can anybody please help ? Peter
Saunders (Rec'd 26th May 2012)
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Hello, I'm researching my Jones,
Billingham families from Stourbridge. William Jones marries Sebra Billingham
and witnesses were: Richard Billingham and Ann Billingham. Does anyone have
anything on the Jones side before 1840 census (they were living at mt. pleasant
in 1840)? Thank you, from Southern California, Sara
(Rec'd 18th May 2012)
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Seeking any information
on Jervaise (Jervase) FLAVELL, early 17th century or late 1500's. Stourbridge,
Bromsgrove region. Dennis
Flavell (Rec'd 4th May 2012)
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I live in Florida USA I am trying to trace ancestors from the Stourbridge
area, my grandfather John Gibbons married Norah Mee Murphy, 2 children Annie
Eliza and Thomas. Norah had sisters Annie and Maggie. Paula Johnson [email protected]
(Rec'd 23rd April 2012)
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Hello all! I am researching the Homer Family of Lye. John Homer married Fanny
Huntley in 1877. They had 8 children, George, Sarah, Mercy, Joseph, Lizzie,
Silvia, John and Harriet. Fanny was born in Upton Upon Severn and was the
daughter of Henry and Sarah Huntley. I am related to Fanny as my maiden name
was Huntley. I would love to make contact with any relatives, exchange information
and even meet, Thanks Sheila [email protected]
(Rec'd 10th April 2012)
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Hi! I live in Somerset
England. I\'m from Dudley in the Midlands. I want to find out about my Tibbetts
family. My Grandfather was Benjamin Ernest Tibbetts and died at 78 years of
age about 1952/3.He married Elizabeth Hall (ka Polly) He had sisters Laura
and Nellie and Maud and Brother Rowland. They lived around Pensnett Brierley
Hill Staffs. His Grandfather was Edwin and his Grand Mother was Sarah. They
sent a Bible to him from America when he was a small boy.
Your replies would be appreciated Patricia. [email protected]
(Rec'd 26th Mar 2012)
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My father was born in 1902 at Amblecott Road, Lye. On leaving school he was
apprenticed as a Cobbler. There were lots of related Pearsons in the Stourbrige.
One uncle Fred was a fireman and lived In Hill Street, Stourbridge. Any informtion
would be appreciated. John A Pearson
(Rec'd 14th Mar 2012)
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MALPAS Seeking decendents of George and Charlotte Malpas charlotte died
in 1832 of cholera and was interned along with her son in St Marys Church
Kingswinford. Alan Morphus [email protected]
(Rec'd 20th Feb 2012)
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A death record for an Ancestor, Martin Garriety, states "Certificate
received from ...DeputyCoroner for Worcestershire - Inquest held 1st Dec'r
1884. Would you direct me to resources for obtaining information about his
inquest, please? Thank you.
Mildred Way [email protected] (Rec'd 10th
Feb 2012)
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I am currently researching
the Cope side of my family and have got as far as George and Emma Cope who
are my Great Great Grandparents. I am stuck with Emma. I would like to find
out her maiden name. I know that she was born 1859/60 in Brierley Hill and
I think married George in 1879. If anyone has any information that may help,
it would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Laura [email protected]
(rec'd 5th Feb 2012)
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Trying to find James Henry Scott born 27/5/1868 Stourbridge. Parents William
Scott & Catherine Tooth.
Thanks, Col Cafferky [email protected]
(Rec'd 24th Jan 2012)
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I am researching
the Guest family who lived on Brettell Lane in the mid to late 1800's. Does
anybody have any info please? Alan Guest (Rec'd 21 Jan 2012) [email protected]
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Can anyone help me trace
what happened to Emily Male, who lived in Birmingham Street, Stourbridge,
Worcestershire, D.O.B. 1898? Census 1911 is all there is of her, no more records
can be found. Who did she marry? Did she go and live abroad? Was she called
by another name? Any information would be great. Thank you W
Taylor (Rec'd 19th Jan 2012)
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I am trying to trace my family tree my father was born in stourbridge in 1914
how would i get started?
Brian Winwood [email protected]
( Rec'd Jan 2012)
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I have made a lot of progress
in my research on my biological roots. Surnames of interest: Rule, Drewry
and Guest. My main focus at present is on James Rule. He was born in Glasgow
to John Rule & Margaret Anderson. He had 2 younger brothers; John &
George. He married Phoebe Anne Drewry in 1879. They had 2 sons; Philip Anderson
Rule 1881 & Archibald Guest Rule 1884. Family apparently broke up. Phoebe
& Archibald emigrated to USA 1887, Philip 1895. James perhaps became a
homeless person. Records of living at Dudley Union Workhouse off & on
late 1890\'s. 1901 is last entry. Perhaps died on the streets without I.D.
and was buried in a pauper\'s grave. Info on James, John & George and
families would be appreciated. THANKS P.R.Baker [email protected]
(Rec'd Jan 2012)
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Hello, I am hoping
you may be able to help me with my family research. I am trying to locate
the birthplace/date etc. for my Great grandmother. Annie Brooks born about
1866 Lye or Stourbride. She is recorded on the 1871, aged 5 census as living
with her grandfather Samuel Brooks, aged 51, in Old Swinford. Any clues please.
Regards Robert Pritchett [email protected]
(Rec'd 3 Jan 2012)
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Hi, I live in Australia and have recently researching my grandmothers heritage.
Her name is Dorothy Corser and research goes back to Stourbridge (noted as
a place where the corsers hailed, Upton Crescent I think). I have noticed
however that there is a corser street in stourbridge. I am just wondering
if this street would be named after the family. As I have only just begun
my research i am very interested in finding out if there may be anything you
might be able to help me with. thank you and kind regards, Amanda McNaught
- Sydney, Australia [email protected]
(Rec'd 3 Jan 2012)
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