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Booth, Biggs, Fellows, Kyte, Lucas, Dean, Davies - (Bilston - Staffordshire)
Booth family moved from Shropshire (Oakengates and Worthen) around 1850.
The Family worked in Iron works and eventually moved to Ellesmere Port around 1900.
Biggs family married into the Davies, Dean, Booth and Kyte Families.
Walter Fellows married an Alice Booth in 1935 at Rowley Regis, later becoming Mayor of Bilston 1960-61 - are you connected to him?
Who were Alice Booth's Parents?
Any contacts for all families are welcome.
Family Surnames: Booth, Biggs, Davies, Dean, Fellowes, Kyte, Lucas,
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Family of Enoch Gaunt - (Bilston - Staffordshire)
Enoch was transported to Van Diemen's Land in 1830. He left behind a wife and 4 children who were placed in N P Bilston Stafford factory. On arrival he had a daughter, Lydia, who was adopted by her uncle, Robert Burrows, who was also a convict and was raised in Derby. Would appreciate any info on Enoch, his family and/or Robert.
Family Surnames: Gaunt Burrows
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OLDACRES - Birchfield, Staffordshire - (Birchfield - Staffordshire)
We've just found the OLDACRES name in a 1903 marriage in Birchfield, Staffordshire. Would anyone be researching this family? The groom was
Thomas Owen OLDACRES, 26, bachelor, carpenter;
Residence - 56 Morris Road, (Birchfield?) Father of the groom was Thomas Oldacres. The bride was Ethel May VAUGHAN. Hoping to hear from someone with links! Joan in Canada
Family Surnames: Oldacres Vaughan
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Everitt - (Birchfield - Staffordshire)
I would love to hear anything about my grandpa's cousins Jessica and Albert Everitt. Albert, who was a First World War Veteran, became a recluse after his sister's death and his home in Wellhead Lane fell into a very poor state of repair. A lover of animals, he kept rabbits, in later life he went into a home and died in 1986 aged ninety-four.
Family Surnames: Everitt
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Ralph Bates - (Bishop's Offley - Staffordshire)
I am looking for information on Ralph Bates Born Bishops Offley about 1786. I have found him on various Censuses but have had no luck with finding any relevant Parish records. Can anyone help?
Family Surnames: Bates
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Alcock - (Bishops Wood - Staffordshire)
Any info regarding my family living around Bishops Wood, Kiddermore Green and Brewood from late 1700, some move to Heath Town, Wednesfield.
Family Surnames: Alcock
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relatives - (Bishops Wood - Staffordshire)
I am a relative of james hale who i am trying to trace he was last knowned to be living at overend st west bromwich staffs during the late 70s any relatives out there?CAROL
Family Surnames: Hale
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Mary Ann JONES - (Blakenhall - Staffordshire)
Am seeking info on Mary Ann Jones b.24 nov.1850 to Robert Jones and Emma Williams of Cobden st. and Franchise st. Blakenhall, sister to Elizabeth, b.1848, and Alfred b.1853. Elizabeth married Richard Owen 22 april 1867.Alfred married Elizabeth? and moved to Leicester, Mary Ann vanished after 1861 census, my grandfather
Thomas Jones was born in 1862 and family moved to Cross st.Blakenhall Thomas married Phoebe Birch 1881 and sailed to Aus. in 1884 with Emma, and Frederick
Robert Jones, b.1823 Holleywell Flintshire, was a bricklayer employing 3 men, so quite a lot of Blakenhall would have been built by him. Any info greatly appriciated. - David, Victoria Australia
Family Surnames: Jones
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Benjamin Cooper - (Blakenhall - Staffordshire)
Any information on Benjamin Cooper, blacksmith, married to Elizabeth (nee Wedge), who lived in the Wolverhampton area would be greatly appreciated. Benjamin and Elizabeth had a large family including sons, Daniel, John, Joseph, Benjamin and James. James married Ellen Pratley and moved to the north east of England; Daniel married Rhoda Dibble and Benjamin married Catherine Lowe.
Family Surnames: Cooper
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Bullock-White - (Blore - Staffordshire)
Ralph Bullock of Leek married Mary White of Blore 9 June 1828 at Blore. Witness were Sarah Moulton, Richard White. Mary was born about 1805. Where? Who were her parents? Have information about their children and where they lived after marriage.
Family Surnames: White, Bullock
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TRAFFORD - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
I am looking for any information on David & Thirza (Trafford)Sumner, born 1856 (?) in Bloxwich. Thirza's parents are Emanuel & Caroline (Roobotham?) Trafford. David, Thirza and son George E., born May 4, 1878. George E. came to the US at about the age of 8, presumably with his parents considering his tender age. I have been unable to find anything on their departure from the UK or their arrival in the US. George and his wife Maud are listed in Michigan's 1910 census, along with their children,nothing prior to 1910. George E. is my late husband's grandfather. My husband died this past 12/26/03 and I have decided to continue my research for the Sumner side of the family.
Many Thanks, Betty
Family Surnames: Sumner, Trafford
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BLOXWICH - VARIOUS STREETS - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Seeking descendants, or any information, re CARTWRIGHT family known to have lived in the following streets in Bloxwich:-Elmore Green Road; Bell Lane; Short Heath; Bellfield Row;The Green; Sandbank; Victoria Street from at least 1851. In 1982, Charles, Ada & Stephanie CARTWRIGHT lived at The Green, Bell Lane, Bloxwich. Records show that in 1984, Charles and Stephanie remained at that address but, by 1985, only Charles resided there. Any other information with regard to the area, etc., would also be gratefully received.
Family Surnames: Cartwright
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AWL TACK BLADER / FILER - BLOXWICH - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Searching for descendants of JOSEPH BENTLEY (Awl Blader) and REBECCA, his wife, (Awl Tack Filer) both born in Bloxwich about 1820. In 1871 they lived in SANDBANK, Bloxwich, with their three daughters, MARY, 21 years; EMMA 19 years (both Awl Tack Filers); DINAH EVANS (Widowed daughter) 24 years and her daughter DINAH EVANS, 2 months. It is known that MARY married CHARLES CARTWRIGHT at St. Peter's Church, Walsall, on 20.5.1872 and they went on to have at least four children; CHARLES, JOSEPH, JOHN J. and ARTHUR. Any information re descendants, or the occupations of Awl Tack Making / Filing would be welcomed.
Family Surnames: Bentley / Cartwright
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CLARENDON STREET, BLOXWICH - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
A 1939 Street Directory for Clarendon Street, Bloxwich, showed C. CARTWRIGHT at No. 19 and W.C. CARTWRIGHT at No. 25. Does Clarendon Street still exist? Does anyone know who these Cartwrights were, or the whereabouts of any surviving members of theabove Cartwright family, please? They may be distant relatives and any information would be very useful to my family history research.
Family Surnames: Cartwright
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BELL LANE - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Searching for descendants of Priscilla, Julia and Rose H CARTWRIGHT, listed as living at 86 Bell Lane, Bloxwich, between 30 June 1945 and 1948. By 20 November 1950, Priscilla and Julia only are listed at that address. In November 1951, Priscilla, Julia, Rose H. Powell and Edward G. Powell were shown there. By February 1956, Julia Cartwright, Rose H. Powell and Edward Powell were listed, but not Priscilla, and in February 1957 Julia's name disappears. Between 1957 and 1982 Rose, Edward and Emily POWELL are listed. Are any of these three still alive? Are there any descendants out there? Any information very useful for family research.
Family Surnames: Cartwright / Powell
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BELL LANE BLOXWICH - FURTHER - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Re earlier entry for Priscilla, Julia and Rose H. CARTWRIGHT. Now known that Julia died on 18 August 1955, and that Priscilla (married to a 'Bill' - surname believed to be COX)was her daughter. Believed Rose was her daughter or daughter-in-law andwas married to a George. Obituaries also mention in memory of 'Aunt Julia' from Doris, George and family and 'Great Aunt Julia' from George and Kath. Any information about these descendants, please, to assist in family history would be greatly appreciated.
Family Surnames: Cartwright / Cox
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86 BELL LANE, BLOXWICH - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
It is now known that Rose H. POWELL (maybe nee Cartwright)and her husband Edward G. POWELL lived at 86 Bell Lane, Bloxwich on their own until 1964, when they were joined by Emily POWELL until 1968. They were then on their own again until 1986 when they were joined by Priscilla COX (possibly mother of Rose H) who remained until 1989/90. Electoral rolls shows that Edward G & Rose H remained at the address until 1993, but their names then disappear from the listings. Where are they / their descendants now, please? Any help towards completion of family tree will be gratefully received.
Family Surnames: Powell / Cox / Cartwright
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BLOXWICH STROLLERS F.C. - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Seeking details of Bloxwich Strollers Football Club (pre-WW1), in particular, of my g.Grandfather, JOSEPH ('JOSS') CARTWRIGHT, who played for them in goal. Photographs, newspaper articles or any other information relating to 'Joss' or the footballclub itself would be helpful in family history research.
Family Surnames: Cartwright
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SEAGER - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Would love to hera form anyone with a connection to the Seager/Sager surname. My great grandparents lived in Bell Lane. There names were Thomas Seager & Annie Maud (nee Elks)
Family Surnames: Seager
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Mark K. Baugh - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
I am researching the Baugh family of Bloxwich. In particuler I would like to find out more about Mark K. Baugh. He was born in 1840 and in 1901 he lived at 90 Reeves Street in Bloxwich. His wif was Maria Taylor born 1837. His occupation was given Coal Mine owner in the 1901 census and in the book A History of Shropshire his name is linked with Isaac Thompson and Ralph Steadman. It is this period in his life which interests me and I would like to find out more about this përiod in his life along with that of his sons.
Family Surnames: Baugh
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BAKER-HAWKINS OF BLOXWICH - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
MY DAD WALTER JAMES HENRY HAWKINS WAS BORN IN BLOXWICH, IN 1926. BEING THE YOUNGEST OF 7 CHILDREN BORN TO GEORGE HARRY HAWKINS AND EMILY GERTRUDE (BAKER)WHO WERE MARRIED IN 1914. WOULD BE GREATFUL OF ANY INFO ON THE ABOVE. WOULD ALSO LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU ARE A RELATIVE. SHAZ
Family Surnames: Baker Hawkins
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COX BROTHERS - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
My grandfather William Cox in 1901 kept the Rising Sun 46 Park Rd Bloxwich .I am told His father Charles and Mary his mother had six sons
I have found four William,Alfred, John and Samuel does anyone know the other two
Family Surnames: Cox
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cox sisters - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Anny Cox born 1888 in Bloxwich went to live in Australia and Edith born 1892 in Bloxwich both lived at the Rising Sun pub which their father William kept Any information please
Family Surnames: Sisters
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RUDDS/FOWLERS OF BLOXWICH - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
MAY RUDD WAS BORN 1889 IN BLOXWICH MARRIED RICHARD FLETCHER AROUND THE TURN OF THE 20TH CENTURY, MAY WAS A SERVANT IN A PUB IN TAMWORTH BY HER 13TH YEAR. I AM INTERESTED IN HER FAMILY. HER FATHER IS THOMAS RUDD ALSO BORN BLOXWICH 1859, HER MOTHER MARY ANN FOWLER WAS BORN IN BLOXWICH TOO IN 1861/4. THEY LIVED FOR A TIME IN BELL LANE. ANY INFO AVAILABLE WILL BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED
Family Surnames: Rudd/Fowler
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WARD Shropshire, Bloxwich, County Durham - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
William WARD b. 1830c @ FORDS HEATH, PONTESBURY, SHROPSHIRE married Jane (ELKIN) she was b. 1840c @ WOLVERHAMPTON, STAFFORDSHIRE, they marrid @ 1856c, their first 3 children John W. b. 1857, Ellen b. 1859, Isaiah b. 1867 were born @ BLOXWICH, further children are Elias b. 1870 @ EASINGTON, Mary b. 1870c TRIMDON, County Durham, Thomas b. HASWELL according to the 1871/81/91 Census for COUNTY DURHAM (although Mary is not entered for 1871/81) and in 1891 is aged 21?)by 1901 we find William (the sole occupier at address of Mary Street, HASWELL, County Durham) age 71 Retired Miner and entered as married? his wife Jane died 1874 if you think you may have a connection to the above family I would be happy to hear from you.
Family Surnames: Ward Elkin
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donaldson - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
I am looking for my great-grandmother Jane Donaldson Jane married William Buckler and lived in Sneyd Lane my grandfather was Henry/Harry born Dec 1881 Henry married Lillie Thomas in Aug 1906 Lillie died in 1928
Family Surnames: Donaldson Buckler
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Martin Burke - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Martin Burke, b. Ireland 1828, wife Hannah, born in Bloxwich 1828. they appear on 1881 census as living in Crab Lane, Cannock, Stafford. Both are then 53, and he is described as a 'general labourer'. Any information on Martin Burke, possibly my husband's Gt. Gt Grandfather, would be appreciated. Contact with his descendents especially appreciated.
Family Surnames: Burke
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'INDIES', BLOXWICH - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THIS ADDRESS IN BLOXWICH? THIS WAS USED ON MY GRANDMOTHER`S BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN 1872 AND I WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE ABLE TO GIVE ME SOME IDEA OF WHAT OR WHERE IT WAS.
Family Surnames: Bryan
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BAUGH - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
I am researching the Baugh family of Bloxwich, originally from Dawley and later of Yorkshire. Briar/Beriah was a coalminer who moved from Dawley with his wife Ann and their young sons John and Beriah. Three other sons, Thomas, Eli and Richard were born in Bloxwich. His grandson Enoch married Sarah Wilkinson and moved to Yorkshire in the 1900's, these were my grandparents. If anyone has links to this family I would appreciate it.
Family Surnames: Baugh Wilkinson
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Franks- at Bloxwich - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Regarding : - Children of Matthew and Catherine Franks of Bloxwich , Walsll Foreign .
Rebecca born 1860, married Charles Jennings(?) 1884, Matthew born 1862 married Jane Lloyd 1899,& Fanny born 1870.Unmarried at 1891 census.
Family Surnames: Franks
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BATE / Bike shop - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Looking for information about John Bate, Sidney Harold Bate, possibly Walter, or other family members, associated with a bike shop in Bloxwich High St 1920-1940
Family Surnames: Bate
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ROOKER - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Looking for the Rooker family they had a daughter called Kimbrow. The family moved and ended up In Wortley Sheffield. Kimbrow was my great gran. Hope someone can help, thanks
Family Surnames: Rooker
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Bentley Family - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Looking for descendants of George Bentley and Diana Summerfield. Children were: Stephen (1805), Sarah (1807), John (1811), Ann (1813), William (1815), Joseph (1818), Mary (1821), George (1824), Emma (1827).
Family Surnames: Bentley
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Goodall - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Trying to fill in detail for Sarah Goodall b1829 Bloxwich. Her children Sarah, b1852 and Barzillai b1854. Sarah's mother was Emma, whose first husband was, I think, John Goodall; her second mariage was to Samuel Caddick
Family Surnames: Goodall; Caddick
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Ancestors in Staffordshire - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
Looking for Abraham Leighton, Hill Street, Walsall, Staffordshire, had a daughter (May Alexandrea 1902-1973) my grandmother on Mother's side & any history of Grandparents Riley's on father's side of Bell Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall Staffordshire
Family Surnames: Leighton, Riley, Stringer
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Leese - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
My grandmother Florence's family lived in Bloxwich from the 1860s to about the 1920s. Her father was Joseph Leese, died 1894, her mother Sarah died 1920s.There were 10 children. I have lost track of Joseph born 1860 in Stone, Thomas & Sarah both born 1858-60 in Cellarhead and James born in Bloxwich, who had two children Jimmy & Tommy born in the early 1900s. The family attended St. Peter's Catholic Church.
Family Surnames: Leese
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Kerrigan and Durkin - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
My grandma's sister Elizabeth Leese born Bloxwich 1869 married Lawrence Kerrigan in 1906 in St Peter's Catholic Church. He lived at 2, Wolverhampton Road, known as Kerrigan House and was an agricultural labourer/gardener. He died in 1920. His mother Ellen was there with him in 1901 as was his sister Margaret who was married to James Durkin. Does anyone know of anyone connections?
Family Surnames: Kerrigan, Durkin
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Oakley - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
trying to find the bap of James Oakley c1782 marr Mary Edge in Handsworth in 1805, he was a sirrup maker. Also searching Hulse in Walsall & Willenhall
Family Surnames: Oakley
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The Godrige Family - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
My Great Grandad George Godridge was born in Bloxwich in 1848.
My Grandad Joseph William Born in New Scarborough (B: 1884) He had 2 brothers that I know of Called John T (B: 1877) and James (B:1886). Also 3 sisters Elizabeth Anne (B: 1878) Rose Hannah (B:1882)and Sarah Jane (B: 1888)
I would love to hear from anyone who may be related to my family history. Thank you Barbara
Family Surnames: Godridge
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PUGH/COOKE/DALE and GRAY families - (Bloxwich - Staffordshire)
I am trying to trace any information about the Pugh family from Jerome Road or Dalaston Road Pleck area up to 1980's, the Cooke family from Trees Road Walsall area, the Dale family from Birmingham who's daughter Mary, married Joseph Cooke in Walsall. Joseph was killed in WWII and his widow Mary, later married Dennis Gray. They went on to own the Harding pub in the 1960's and later moved to Essington then Telford. If you have any information at all, it would be gratefully appreciated.
Family Surnames: Pugh,Cooke,Gray,Dale
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