Bradley Family in Bradley Green (Apr 08 Red)
My great great grandfather, Reuben Bradley was born in Bradley Green in 1841, the illegitimate son of Mary Bradley. He settled in nearby Feckenham. His father was said to be a 'lord of the manor type. Reuben grew up knowing who his dad was but this info has not been passed down.The only clues we have is that Reuben's children overheard a horse drawn carriage pull up one evening, followed by a polite refusal from their father in response to a footman's request that he meet the dying parent. The other clue we have is that the father was a musical man who had the organ from the church installed in his house. I gather that he bought the church a new organ in its stead. Reuben seemed to inherit his father's musical ability and taught all his children to play instruments. Any ideas as to who this elusive father might be? Thanks Suzanne Bradley

Molesworths In Bradley Green (8/02-10/03 Red)
William MOLESWORTH (born 1820 in Coughton) moved to Bradley Green with his wife Betsy (nee LEWIS) during summer of 1845, having started married life in Alcester. He was a wheelwright. He attended Vestry Meeting once only (8 Mar 1869) but made repairs to the church. Their children were Ann Elizabeth 1845), Thomas Lewis and William Henry (1847), Catherine (1851), Oliver Charles (1853), George Lewis (1855), Ellen Maria (1858), Henry Albert (1859), harles (1852) and Lucy Emily (1868) The childrenmarried into other local families, including MORRIS, SMITH, LADBURY, BARLEY and CORNWALL. I would be happy to exchange information with any one researching any of these families