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Grinnell - Broadway
William Grinnell b.1749 Broadway with children Mary,William,Thomas,Jane,Peter&Anne. Also William Grinnell b.1780 with children Harriet,Martha,Sarah,Peter,Eliza,William,John & Thomas. Family reunion arranged and would like to hear from any descendants.
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Stockford family Broadway - Broadway
Looking for details of Stockford family from Broadway.
Male names: Thomas, Edwin, James, Charles.
Occupations: farmers, bakers.
Links to Stanley and Careless families
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Banners: Nailors Of Bromsgrove - Bromsgrove
There are so many Banners, I need help sorting them out! I can get back with certainty to John Banner, son of William and Mary,1868-1941,who married Mary Jane Rea at All Saints, Bromsgrove, in 1889. The Banners and Reas both lived in Sidemoor and were nailing families.
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Mutter - Bromsgrove
Looking for any information on Mutter family from Bromsgrove or surrounding area from 1917 to present day may be related to Eric Percy Mutter
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Rea at Catshill Bromsgrove - Bromsgrove
Looking for details on my Gtx2 Grandfather David Rea who lived at Catshill Bromsgrove. His daughter Hannah's marriage cert dated 22Apr1893 quotes David as deceased, profession - plate layer. There is an entry on the 1881 census records with names that seem to tie in and suggest he was then a nailor. My David had 5 children Hannah (above) Henry (married Ellen Cooke), Walter (married Alice), George (married Annie) and 'Polly' (married J. Thomson). We believe 'Polly' was possibly Mary.
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Webley family - Bromsgrove
I am researching my great great grandmother's family. She was Rhoda Panton (nee Webley) born Devizes, 1830. Her parents were Romeo and Frances Webley (nee Winterson). Romeo and Frances were married in the Particular Baptist Church, Devizes in 1829. Romeo was born abt 1805 in Bromsgrove and was a baker. He died in 1836 but I have no idea what the cause of death was. His wife Francis died in 1844. Romeo's parents were William Webley and Joanna Silcock. Any information welcomed.
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Rea's of Bromsgrove - Bromsgrove
My grandmother was Alice Rea, daughter of Elizabeth Rea born at Bournheath Bromsgove. Elizabeth was the daughter of George Rea and Mary Ann Warman. Anyone recognise the names?????
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HIRONS - Bromsgrove
I am researching the HIRONS families from Bromsgrove esp. Thomas HIRONS who married Elizabeth WARD bef. 1901. Any information gratefully received.
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blun(n) - Bromsgrove
susannah blunn born around 1814.family were nailers. any info welcomed about blunn families
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Abel CRUMP - Bromsgrove
Looking for a link to an Abel CRUMP born in Bromsgrove in abt 1827. Any information would be helpful
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John Lincoln - Bromsgrove
Looking for information on John Lincoln c. 1840 and his family, parents Henry and Elizabeth and any known siblings. Thanks!
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Grove, Samuel - Bromsgrove
Samuel Grove was born in Bromsgrove in 1855 or 1856. He was christened 27th April 1856, married Deborah Lyndon in Bromsgrove during the first quarter of 1882. He died in 1890. He was a market gardener and their address was The Strand. They had four children - Gertrude, Lilian, (John)Charles and (Joseph)Edmund. Any information welcome.
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Rea family of Bromsgrove - Bromsgrove
hello looking for details of alice, daughter of elizabeth, daughter of george rea and mary ann warman. my great grandfather John J rea was elizabeth's brother, John J had son Horace - also born in bronsgrove - daughter Joyce - my mother!
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Bryant Mary Elizabeth - Bromsgrove
Looking for any information about Mary Elizabeth Bryant born circa 1854. Had family relatives James H Bryant & Sons (originally coachbuilders) then automotive trade in Birmingham area. They lived at 2A Shepley Hills, Barnt Green,Birmingham. I have been unable to find any information about her other than she immigrated to Australia and was my great grandmother, partner/husband James Herbert Vickers. Any info would be great.
Regards
Kim
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James Bott - Bromsgrove
James Bott was Christened 10 May 1755 at Bromsgrove. Any information about his parents, John Bott and Elizabeth would be very welcome.
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Bedford descendents - Bromsgrove
I am seeking any descendents of my mother's family named BEDFORD. They lived in GAS SQUARE IN THE 1890S. Also seeking any Post Cards or photos of the old cottages in GAS SQUARE before they were demolished.
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John Barker - Bromsgrove
Looking for the marriage of John Barker to Mary (?) before 1782, thought to be in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Known children born in Bromsgrove are Thomas 1782, William 1800. Any additional information would be appreciated
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ABEL (ABELL & ABLE) FAMILY - Bromsgrove
I am looking for information on the Abel family (also spelt Abell and Able) who moved from Chaddesley Corbett to Bromsgrove. George Abel born 1824 was a Wheelwright, his son also George Abel born 1862 was a Carpenter who worked as a Waggon Repairer in the rail industry. His son also George Abel born 1879 also worked as a Waggon Repairer. The family lived at Windsor Square and Highfield Road. The Abel family married into the Corbett, Crump and Rea families.
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John Banner - Bromsgrove
Iam looking for my gt.gt.grangfather John Banner. He was a nailer and living in Worcester St.Bromsgrove in 1841. His son Joseph(born1820)was my gt.grandfather and married to Caroline(Emuss)in 1841 at the Independant Chapel Bromsgrove
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Edward and Sarah Drew - Bromsgrove
Seeking information regarding Edward Drew b abt 1848 and Sarah, his wife, b abt 1849, both in Bromsgrove. Married in Bromsgrove Q4 1867. My wife is a third generation descendant of this couple.
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John Scroxton Baptist Minister of Bromsgrove - Bromsgrove
It would be interesting to find information on John Scroxtons family. His son Joseph Scroxton was indentured to Ironmonger Brazier and Tin plater in Cheltenham in 1831. John Scroxton married Ann Leach and they had 8 children. John Scroxton was born 1766 died 1854 and his wife Ann was born 1778 and died 1849. Joseph Scroxton married a Elizabeth Leach or Lench! and his daughter another Ann Scroxton married a Henry William Hawkins. This is where my husbands maternal tree stems from. We have indenture and a memorial card for John Scroxton written and printed by another of his sons.
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FLETCHER & HATTON - Bromsgrove
Patrick Skerry FLETCHER married Ann HATTON June Qtr 1842, Kings Hatton. Children all born Bromsgrove: Elizabeth 1843-45, Frederick 1845, Ann Elizabeth 1847, Charles 1849 (m. Maria GARBUTT 1879 Worcester), Thomas 1853, Henry 1854, Walter 1855, Fanny 1860, Ernest 1862. Ann is widow by 1881, when did husband Patrick die, and where? Would like contact with any family members. Fenella in Ontario.
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morgan - Bromsgrove
seeking relatives of john chancellor morgan born oct 1899 aston died dec 1990 bromsgrove have plenty of info of john`s mother family tree
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Stevens of Bournheath Glass Works - Bromsgrove
Does anyone have any knowledge of the STEVENS family who were associated with the glassworks at Bournheath near Bromsgrove? It was started by William STEVENS in 1880 and later run by his son George until it closed in 1925. William married a Rosanna BRIGHTON. George married Olive WEBLEY and his older brother Charles married Olives sister Myra. A younger son, Frederick, married Alice DOLPHIN: their daughter Irene was chief glass designer with Webb Corbett in the 1940s and 1950s and later was at the glass department of Stourbridge College.
William was the grandson of Charles STEVENS and Maria PEARSALL of Brierley Hill, my g-g-grandparents.
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Upton Warren, Worcs - Bromsgrove
Any info. on Martin Family, living in the Upton Warren (Bromsgrove)area of Worcs. (Brushmakers)'
before they moved to Birmingham in the 1840's.
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prescott family - Bromsgrove
I am looking for any information on the prescott family who lived in stoke prior, I beleive the head of the household managed the school along shaw lane commonly known as the school for naughty boys!, now being 2 old houses. I know that his son was Cyril Prescott, anyone have any more info please forward many thanks.
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Ince - Bromsgrove
I am looking for the family of Edward Ince born in Bromsgrove 1869. Mother Harriet and Father William (not sure if surname was Savage or Ince)
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Bromsgrove - Bromsgrove
I am searching for my Gt.Gt Grandparents Benjamin (born 1791) and Elizabeth(born 1781) Emuss.They lived in Bromsgrove and had 9/10 children? The eldest was Caroline(born1823) and she was my Gt. Grandmother and married Joseph Banner(born1821) in 1841.
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Davis / Davice - Bromsgrove
I have found a baptism in Bromsgrove in 1796 for William Davice, the son of Benjamin and Tracy Davice. I believe him to be my gt-gt-gt-grandfather William Davis (who was living in King's Norton in 1841) as his eldest daughter was called Tracy, and his wife was born in Bromsgrove according to later censuses. He was unfortunately deceased by 1851. I have searched the PRs for other evidence of this family in Bromsgrove with no success - does anyone else recognise these names?
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Guest family - Bromsgrove
Seeking information of Guest family, possibly children of James and Elizabeth (James born ca. 1790), particularly David Guest born ca 1813.
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John Scroxton Baptist Minister in 1798 - Bromsgrove
I would love to share information about the family of Scroxton. John Scroxton born 1776 was my great great grandfather. I am also looking for help with the Yates and Woodcock family. Samuel Yates married Marianne Scroxton the daughter of John Scroxton she had three brothers John Harris, Thomas and Joseph. I have quite a lot of information about John Harris.
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EADES/HARBRIDGE - Bromsgrove
Researching GEORGE FREDERICK EADES who married ANNIE HARBRIDGE. Their children were Lily, William and Gladys all born in the 1900's.
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HIRONS - Bromsgrove - Bromsgrove
I am looking for family history relating to Mary Ann Davis (Nee hirons) born 1901, died 1940. She was married to my great grandfather Wallace Davis. Nothing much more is known. I would be grateful if anybody could help me with this, it would mean a great deal to my elderly father. (Mary's son)
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Family of James Curtler - Bromsgrove
James Curtler (1759-1837) married Elizabeth Gale (1757-1837) at St Peters church Droitwich Feb 1782.
Infomation required please of his parents and/or siblings.
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Haines/Giles/Steele - Bromsgrove
Greetings from the Colonies ! In Bromsgrove. My g.grandfather was Daniel Giles b.18/8/1851 m Eleanor Steele b 3/1/1883 (unsure of date)daughter of John and Caroline Steele. I have nothing on the Steele side but some on the Giles side. Can anyone help?
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Bromsgrove - Horse Fair - Bromsgrove
Does anybody have any information about the Bromsgrove Horse Fair(s)? My grandparents were involved and I would appreciate any information.
Thanks
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Pitt Families - Bromsgrove
Hi. I'm looking for info on James & Mary PITT (nee Johns or Lambert)married c 1838 + 7 chn. Sarah, Ann, John, Elizabeth, WILLIAM, Jessie & Francis.
William married Sarah Ann HUGHES 1878 @ Stoke Prior and came to Oz after 1881 census.
Would love to contact any relatives. Happy to do
lookups in Australia.
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bradley - bromsgrove - Bromsgrove
Looking for info on William b.1823 and Elizabeth Bradley b.1826 (nee not known). They lived in GAS SQUARE, BROMSGROVE in 1861 and had at least 8 children, Martha being the eldest b.1846. Martha is my gg gran. Any info (or pics of gas square) would be greatly welcome. thank you
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Childrens home - Bromsgrove
Does anyone know where i can find the records for The Grove childrens home. I believe that a Mr Coverdale ran the home in 1950's.
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