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    Missing Irish on B'ham 1871 census

    Has anyone else had problems finding records for Irish immigrants to B"ham in 1871 census? My Gt gt gf - John Gibbons, born 1837 Westport, Co Mayo features on the 1881 census at Price St, B"ham. My gt gf - Peter Gibbons is shown as 11yrs old on census and I have found his birth, registered in...
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    St philips rc boys home, edgbaston

    My father, aged 6 and his elder brother aged 8 were at the above home between 1934- 1941/2 (after their father died from a WW1 illness and his wife was left with 5 children). Does anyone remember what it was like or have photos of it? Who paid for the children to go there? My grandmother was...
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    8th Royal Warwickshire

    My grandmother's brother Joseph Patrick Flanagan served in 8th Royal Warwickshire Regiment- 305326. I know the battalion served in Italy and France but is it possible to tell from his service number when he enlisted or was called up? Thanks for any help.
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    Gibbons,John m Harriet Smith

    Looking for Marriage 1881 census both living at Price St ,Birmingham. . Harriet born Coleshill, Warwick. aged 43 John Gibbons from Westport Mayo Ireland aged 44 (Striker- Blacksmith). 3 children listed, Mary 15, Peter 11 and William 9. Peter is my Gt grandfather. Any help much...
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