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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Alberta, thank you ,this may put me back on track and I may be able to find Joseph Hanson's parents.At the library tomorrow on ancestry. redgards Frank
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Lost relativeRe: Hanson f I am in a log jam in my research as I cannot find Elizabeth Hanson (circa1817-1821) daughter to Joseph (born 1791 ).Also Joseph married Hannah in 1837 ,as a widow.Possibly his first wife was Elizabeth?Can anyone help regards Frank
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    Sowter family and bargees

    Hi Peter it might help if you post your request in the "surname interests" section where most searches begin.lots of people willing to help.The census section 1901,1911 post will detail your mothers siblings and where they lived.As your mother was born in 1913 you will not be able to see her...
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Hi christina i am confused as I cannot find any birth dates of Elizabeth and who were her siblings,parents Joseph and Hannah ?Can you help? regards Frank
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Hi Christina you recently notified me that the Elizabeth Holmes on John Hanson and Hannah Phillips marriage lines was his sister Hannah Hanson.Can you shed any light on her birth date,father Joseph and mother Hannah (maiden name ?).It appears that Joseph may have been married to someone else...
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Hi Christina it appears john and Elizabeth had father/ mother Joseph/Hannah with siblings James,Ann,Samual,William,Henry,And Moses. I have had difficulty tracing Elizabeth as she does not appear on 1841 census with family but probably married to William Holmes? Her birth about 1821 .was she the...
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Hi Astonian my father John Henry lived castle Bromwich (known as jack) as his dad was John Henry (ward end) and faux hall rd,dude son mill.His father Henry lewis born 1859, one of nine children,.I am Frank with brothers Chris and les and sister Edna (Kinson).Mothers name Frances.Any help...
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    Pubs Of The Past

    Does anyone have a photo of the spring gardens pub in floodgate st,or knowledge of it being demolished? regards Frank
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    Spring gardens pub

    Does anyone have any information or photo of the Spring Gardens pub in floodgate street late 1800/1903.My 2xgreat grandfather was the publican from 1876 until he died in 1903 ( supplied by mike gee).Was the postal address no 14? regards Frank
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    Old Birmingham Schools - Changed Or Demolished

    David i was also at Bordesley Tech 1960-65,fond memories of killer(metalwork) ,Nunky ( physics),Pichler (PE).......happy Days? regards Frank
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Christina thanks for the info on Elizabeth,presume his brother James was the other witness,This will help me find his father ( Joseph) details,including his wife through the baptismal records. cheers Frank
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Christina, thanks for this info,it will help me to hone down on the correct Joseph married to whom? any link to you ? regards Frank Hanson
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    Old Pubs in Floodgate St

    Thanks Mike ,you are a diamond.also thanks to carolina Frank
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    Old Pubs in Floodgate St

    Does anyone have any information on two pubs in Floodgate St,the Old Leather Bottle and the Three Crowns,both of which were demolished around 1910. I think my great,great grandfather John Hanson was the landlord of one of them in 1881. regards Frank Hanson
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    Birmingham Nightclubs of the Past - Memories

    The one I was referring to was on the corner of John Bright Street,too much gambling going on.
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Thanks christina unfortunately I am not on ancestry,unless I can get to the library.I am on holiday next week so please use this site as I will still be on iPad. thanks so much for coming back to me regards frank Hanson
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    Birmingham Nightclubs of the Past - Memories

    Hi there was a casino in the Rum Runner off Broad street and also at the back of new st station,just up from the Grapes pub.Gambling was never my forte. regards frank Hanson
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    Birmingham Nightclubs of the Past - Memories

    The Rum Runner Club and Casino was owned and run by Don and Doughty Berrow,good club ,casino not kind to me
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Hi Christina not sure whether you can view my request above but if not I will summarise.My great grandad Henry Lewis Hanson born to John and Hannah ( Phillips) in 3 Floodgate St on 23rd March 1859.John and Hannah ,1827 and1828 respectively married 2nd July 1849.Both were Whitesmiths but looks...
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    Hanson family of birmingham

    Hi Christina I have just joined this forum and noticed that some time ago you were looking for the Hanson family in Floodgate st Birmingham.My great,great grandad,John Hanson (married to Hannah Phillips) born 1827 and 1828 respectively lived at 3 floodgate st and in 1881 in 14 floodgate st .Both...
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