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    Trying to find 35 Yates or Gates Ave, Birmingham.

    Hi pjmburns, Thanks for the St James Street details, am I presuming this would be the Military Barracks and as you mention "they", do I presume it was accommodation for married couples and not just the soldiers. Best regards, Sue.
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    Trying to find 35 Yates or Gates Ave, Birmingham.

    Yes, thank you Ken, I do have them. I am presuming the 1881 Census street name is: New John Street (and not New Gate Street as I thought it first). The father's name is inscribed as STEVAN BEVANS, Head of household. Thanking you, Sue. ...
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    Trying to find 35 Yates or Gates Ave, Birmingham.

    Hi All, Many thanks to all who have replied, wonderful information and great maps! The explanation of Stephen Bevan not being in the 1901 & 1911 will come to light one day. Sue.
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    Trying to find 35 Yates or Gates Ave, Birmingham.

    Hi Lyn, OM & Astoness and others….. Many thanks for your contributions, map etc. In answer to your question, yes, Stephen was born in Birmingham and I have included a few more dates and details as they may help. 1886.Stephen Bevan was born September 1886 at 10 Court, 3 House, Allasley Street...
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    Trying to find 35 Yates or Gates Ave, Birmingham.

    Hi Lyn, That's fantastic, thank you so much. The family certainly did not move very far from around the Aston/ Nechells area so I am fairly sure they were there 1911. Perhaps he was in hiding as he can not be found in 1901 but I am sure he was there then as well. Perhaps he valued his privacy! Sue.
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    Trying to find 35 Yates or Gates Ave, Birmingham.

    Hi all, the 1912 marriage of Stephen Bevan and Beatrice Louisa Hodges is attached and gives their place of residence as 35 Yates or Gates Ave ( or Dr). As I cannot find this address I am presuming the Avenue no longer exists, can anybody assist me with this location now...
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