Robert Horton - Birmingham
Lookinig for info on Robert Horton, b. c.1807. Father was possibly Henry Horton. Robert was convicted of Highway robbery in the Stafford Assizes in March 1825 and transported to Australia for life. Having trouble tracking him in England

William Burley 1837 - ? - Birmingham
William Burley born in Birmingham in 1837 to Richard & Anne Burley. No record of a marriage. He started a Carriage Lamp business,"Howes & Burley" on Bishop St. His niece Emma Burley(b 1868)& nephew, John Burley(b 1870) came to live with William after their parents died. John may have worked at his uncle's business. Does anyone have information about the business or family members?

family - Birmingham
trying to locate any family history of the late ronald anthony vernall born in oldbury west brom died sudden 28/nov/o6 taught by nuns lived in the same street as diana dors would like to hear from any one who new the street name or any reatives

Nabbs Family - Birmingham
Looking for any Nabbs family members, particularly in the Birmingham area.Edward married Jane Taylor & had 4 children, Lily, May, George and Edward.

Music Hall - Birmingham
Searching for any information on Kitty Page who was borm in 1886 and went on the stage.

Birmingham Jewellery quarter - Birmingham
I'd like to find information, books or articles about life in the Birmingham's Jewellery quarter, especially about electroplaters. My family lived on Warstone for many years. I already have "The making of Victorian Birmingham" Any suggestions?

allsopp - Birmingham
Is anyone out there researching the Allsopp family who lived in Aston, Birmingham in the 1800's. John Allsopp b. 1828 married Mary Ann Darby in Aston on 10.9.1849. They had children Margaret 1828, Mary Ann 1850, Alfred 1860, Thomas 1870, Alice1865, Sarah 1852.

Sadler or Rymill family - Birmingham
Unfortunately my nan is dying and I want to trace her late husbands place of burial so we can go over and scatter her ashes with him. His name was George John or John George Sadler and he was born in 1900 or 1901. He died either in 1949 or 1950 around November time. He married Edith Anne Rymill and they last known address before he died was 161 Sandy Hill Road, Shirley. They had 3 children. One son John and two daughters Sylvia and Joan. The oldest sylvia sadler was born on 8th April 1946. Joan Sadler was born 27th May 1947 and John William Sadler was born 6th January 1949

Bode - Birmingham
Looking for details of the Bode family in the 19th century. Mostly connected with the gun trade, although many later became publicans.

James and Catherine LOWE, Birmingham, mid-1850s - Birmingham
I am researching the family of James and Catherine LOWE, found in the 1851 census. I have traced them through each census, up to 1891. From the Free BMD, I found an entry for a James LOWE and Catherine DAVIES, married 1843 Birmingham. I believe Catherine LOWE was Catherine Ann Hale DAVIS, daughter of Joseph DAVIS and Elizabeth WARNER and christened 31 Jul 1825 in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. Through the census, I have found the following children: Elizabeth, abt. 1844 Joseph, abt. 1846 George, abt. 1848 Jane, abt. 1852 Henry, abt. 1854 James, abt. 1856 Arthur, abt. 1859 Alice or Kate, abt. 1861 Edith, abt. 1864 Daniel, abt. 1867 All of the children were born in Birmingham. James LOWE's occupation was "Gun Finisher". James LOWE died in 1869, Birmingham. I would like to correspond with anyone researching this family.

William and Louisa SMITH - Birmingham
I am searching for descendents of William and Louisa SMITH who lived in Birmingham, England. From the 1871 census of Warwickshire, I find William and Louisa living in Birmingham. William was born about 1835 in Chew Magna, Somerset, England. William's occupation is listed as Edge Tool Maker. Louisa was born about 1832 in Cambridge, Gloucestershire, England. I believe Louisa's maiden name was DAVIS and she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (WARNER) Davis. I believe the couple was married 29 Dec 1856 in St. Phillips, Birmingham. From the census, I have been able to find three children born to William and Louisa: Ester, 1857 in Birmingham Daniel, 1859 in Birmingham Louisa, 1867 in Cambridge, Gloucestershire

Mary ann leadbeater of Birmingham - Birmingham
Does anyone have any information on a Mary ann leadbeater from Birmingham born around 1881 - 1883, she married a George Christopher Williams in 1904 in Birmingham, if anyone has any information on this lady or her family it would be very much appreciated, thanks

Rita Powell - Birmingham
Rita was 1 of 9or10 children, she married a US serviceman in 1957-1958. Where she moved to Louisiana,USA and had 3 children. She passed away in 1976. Her father is William Powell and her mother is Katherine Lewis.Last I heard the family is from the Birmingham,England area. I'm trying to help my mother find any of her moms family please contact me if any of this sounds familiar. thank you

Quayle/King - Birmingham
Looking for information on Evelyn Kate (AKA Eva). She was born Evelyn Kate Quayle on 14 January 1902 at Queen Charlotte's Hospital, Marylebone Road, London. Adopted as a baby and she lived in the Birmingham area. I do not know her adoptive surname. Thought to have married a George King. Any information would be good.

GEORGE - GOPSILL Families - Birmingham
Emily Fanny GEORGE (born 1855) married Albert Edward GOPSILL (born in 1850) in 1896 when they were age 41 & 46. Nos sign of any children, but any information on either people would be appreciated.

Harold /Lillian Watkins of Birmingham - Birmingham
Searching for Harold and Lillian Watkins, son and daughter of same name.Would be around 65ish now. Father Harold died around 1947, Harold and Lillian and mother moved away. Joe Watkins' family would love to make contact again, particularly Bet. Please get in touch with any info.

John Burley - Birmingham - Birmingham
I'm looking for information concerning the family of John Burley born in Birmingham 1827, died in Handsworth in 1896. Ann Hannah Skipp(s) was his first wife (married 1846). Their children were Ann, Emma, Benjamin, Mary, Eleanor, Elizabeth, Richard, Thomas & William. Jane Shirley was his second wife (married 1869). They had 5 children. All the children were born in Birmingham.

Help in Finding Births! - Birmingham
Can any one out there! who can help me in finding the birth-place & any families of a John Osborne born some time between 1779 - 1791 some where in Warwickshire, John Osborne enlisted in the St Helena Artillery (East India Company) 0n the Island of St Helena,he sailed on the ship called the " Travers " he arrived on the Island of St Helena, in 1804. He is down as a Gunner. He died on the 26th July 1855 age 68(?) In the information I have his birth place is down has Warwickshire! can any one help please. On St Helena in 1825 John married a Slave who belonged to the East India Company.

Malone - Birmingham
Having managed to trace my Malone ancestors back to the late 1700s I have now hit a wall. Looking for information about James Malone born Birmingham 1786 and more specifically his mother and father Patrick and Elizabeth Malone. Would be grateful for any help.

Looking for my uncles - Birmingham
Does anyone have knowledge of Alfred Charles Silvester or Henry Silvester, brothers to my father James Silvester born 6th June 1912. My father married Doris Elsie Malin 14th December 1935. Doris Elsie Malins mothers name is Ada Malin nee Hart. James Silvesters fathers name is William Silvester who married Mary Ann Bassett in 1912 (although not too sure about Mary).

marie houghton - Birmingham
i am looking to confirm some information regards marie houghton desperate to confirm her parents she married edwin harvey and died in Horninglow Workhouse 1900 any information appreciated

Nevill - Birmingham - Birmingham
I am looking for information on the parents of SARAH NEVILL, baptised in St Philips Church, Birmingham on 25th March 1799. At the moment I have been unable to trace a copy of the baptismal register, which may have been damaged or be too fragile to photograph for microfiche. There are a number of other Nevills with baptismal records at St Philip's from 1788-1809, and at least three different sets of parents. It is possible that all these Nevills are related in some way, as the surname appears in its less usual spelling. If anyone has some concrete information on Sarah Nevill's parents, please let me know! Sarah Nevill was my 3x great-grandmother.

Zac Astill - Birmingham
Morning all. I am trying to find the parents of, Zachariah Astill B. 1810 In Birmingham UK (don't know what area)he married Ann Hopkins B. 1818 D. 15 Sep 1872 Sacramento.they were married at Burbage Leicestershire uk. 2 May 1830 I have traced 4 children so far.

Family search - Birmingham
Trying to locate the family of my fathers yougest brother, his name was John Sheils born Liverpool 1915 married Florence Evelyn Wilson in 1938 and settled in Birmingham.

Edna Winifred Cresswell/Burnett - Birmingham
I am trying to find anything about Edna Winifred Cresswell.Born in Kings Heath, Birmingham, in 1925.Father was Arthur, and mother Martha Florence Cresswell.I believe Edna married in 1953, at the Parish Church of Kings Heath, and became Edna Winifred Burnett, husband was Alfred Charles Burnett, Royal Navy. Edna Winifred was my Father, John Charles Cresswell, and my Uncle,Leslie Alec Cresswell`s, step-sister, and I believe she may have resided at Waterloo Road in Kings Heath. There is the possibility that a daughter was born from this marriage, Susan M. Burnett, but I`m not positive about this. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks.

Leadbeter and Packer - Birmingham
The family of James Henry Leadbeter seems to have spent some time in Enfield, Mdx., but originated and went back to Birmingham. They were mostly army men. Would be interested to hear from anyone knowing of them and PACKER family associated with them. Thank you, Ivy.

Blind School-Edgebaston, Birmingham 1937 - Birmingham
Does anyone out there know of a Kathleen Tyrell, ( maiden name ) who worked at the School for the Blind in Edgebaston, Birmingham in 1936/37 . Her friend from Lichfield , Staffs ( who worked with you )is still living and would like to know if Kathleen is still around. Remember the Bull Ring where we used to go dancing on weekends?

Osborne/Haynes/Oldhouse/Blackwell/Green - Birmingham
I am looking for anyone who may have information on William Osborne born 1851 in Newnham Northhants. He married Emma Haynes born 1851 Newnham. He moved to Aston in Birmingham, Where by Grandmother Bertha Elizabeth was born. (Bertha Elizabeth married William Blackwell in 1908, she died in 1916) Berth had four brothers - Alfred born 1874, Loxley(could have been Joseph Loxley) in 1876), Ernest 1879 and Walter 1885. Alfred married Eleanor Aldhouse in 1894. I think Walter married Edith Annie Green in 1909. If anyone has any information relating to the above mentioned I would be glad to hear from you. Also when William and Emma died as I have not been able to find this out.

Newey/Horsley/Evans/Blackwell - Birmingham
I am looking for any information concerning the father of Charles Newey, who was my Great.Great,Great Grandfather - he was born 1806 in Solihull and married Mary Ann Horsley in 1825 in Birmingham. However, I cannot find any trace of Charles father. My Great, Great Grandfather was Emmaual Newey who married Elizabth Evans in 1854 in Birmingham. He had two sons William born 1857 and Henry 1861. His daughter Selina born 1855 married my Great Grandfather Arthur Blackwell in 1880. I have been unable to find out any conclusive information on either William or Henry. Therefore, would be grateful if anyone has any information relating to William or Henry or any other member of the Newey family or Evans family.

SCOTTS ARMS - Birmingham
Please does anybody know anything about this establishment which was on Bristol Street

COACH AND HORSES - Birmingham
Please does anybody know anything about this establishment which was on Irving Street

Bailey/Osborne - Birmingham
Looking for descendents of Josaiah Henry Bailey born 1846 who married Alice Osborne before 1874. He was a manufacturing jeweller in Aston and later moved to Staffordshire.Most of his siblings migrated to New Zealand.

Jennings family, Swan, Yardley - Birmingham
seeking information about the Jennings family, father Thomas Jennings ran Swan pub in Yardley late 1800s, children: Isabel, Emma, Rosa, Timothy, Walter, Amy, Edwin, John, and Kate

Davis family Perry Barr - Birmingham
Seeking information about the family of Charles Samuel Davis, gunsmith, Perry Barr. Father Walter Joseph Davis, mother Caroline Bentley, siblings walter and edith?

Clee and Handley - Birmingham
I have information on George Thomas Clee and Martha Handley who married in 1848 in Birmingham.

Read family of Ladywood - Birmingham
Trying to locate any descendants of William Henry Read born 1885 Berkshire, moved to Birmingham about 1916, don't know where to. Last known address was 70 St Marys Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, about 1935. Don't know if he ever married between of after those dates, and/or if he had family in the Ladywood area. Would very much appreciate any help or information anyone can offer.

smythe/green - Birmingham
My great grandfather Charles Daniel Green b 1864/5 was illegitimate son of Hannah Green and Charles Smythe. I cannot find record of his birth or any details on Charles Smythe who was shown on Harborne Parish Record in 1865 to be a Gem Maker from Birmingham. Any info please.

Randles - Birmingham
Philip RANDLES married Sarah CROTON at St. Martins, Birmingham on 22 Oct. 1849

Brettel - Birmingham
Sarah Brettel (possibly Brettell) married Henry CROTON 12 Nov.1826 in Birmingham. Henry was from London

HORTON - Birmingham
Seeking any information on Thomas HORTON (b c1782)and his wife Mary. They had at least 2 children, George (b c1814) and David Frederick (b c1824). The children were christened at St. Philips, Birmingham.

Talbots from Birmingham - Birmingham
Looking for Talbot in the Birmingham area especially siblings of Richard Talbot born 1805. Also Aston

father family search - Birmingham
born in birmingham 1890 - 1905. had a son harry ambrose, and daughters evy,ginny,lotty. son was in the worchester regiment and retired as sargent major. married dorothy farley. harry died at the age of 56 in worchester, england. would appreciate any information about the sisters and or family.

BLAKEWAY - Birmingham - Birmingham
My great grandmother was Eleanor Elizabeth BLAKEWAY born 1871 in Birmingham. Her Parents were James BLAKEWAY (c1833) & Sarah DIVETT/DEVITT (c1835). James's parents were James BLAKEWAY (c1801) possibly of Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire and Sarah SHENSTONE (nee Johnson), born in Stone Staffordshire c1805. Any relevant information on any member of this family would be appreciated, I also have plenty of data to share with any interested parties. Thanks.

Cox in Birmingham and Bristol - Birmingham
my great granparents were Leah Chambers and Albert Cox married in Birmingham in 1904. Alberts parents were William Cox and Mary Ann Smallwood who married in Birmingham in 1871. William was born in Bristol in 1851. Anyone researching the same tree get in touch.

Felkin of Birmingham and West Bromwich - Birmingham
Anyone researching the name Felkin get in touch as I am trying to fit all people with the name Felkin in the Uk into my tree.

Perks of Birmingham - Birmingham
My grandmother was Lily Perks daughter of Thomas Henry Perks and Hannah Simms born 1905. I have quite a bit of research on my Perks line. The Perks were all Brass Casters for many generations. Anyone researching the family please get in touch.

Emma and Eliza Ann Wootton Birmingham - Birmingham
I am seeking any information on Eliza Ann Wootton chr 1839 St James the Less Aston Birmingham. Her father was Thomas Wootton and her mother Ann. She had an elder sister called Emma Ann who in the 1851 census was a pen splitter, they lvd in Manchester St off New Town Row in Birmingham. Any information would be much appreciated

Joseph Wilson Gun Maker Birmingham - Birmingham
I am seeking any information on Joseph Wilson who in the 1841 census was 20, also Edward and Emily Wilson who I believe are husband and wife, Edward was a silver plater. They are lvg in the house of Charles Wootton. In 1851 Joseph is now mrd to Ann b Nuneaton and there is a visitor called Ann Baraclough also b Nuneaton lvg with them. Any information would be much appreciated.

MARTIN - Birmingham
Looking for info on Martin family, greengrocers of Upper Thomas Street

GAUNTLETT Patricia Ann (maiden name) - Birmingham
Please does anybody know where this lady is now.In May 1963 Patricia was living in Heaton Street Birmingham.If you're out there please get in touch,no details of any contact will be passed on without your permission