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    Edwards Ellen nee Seward born 1862

    I wonder if anyone else is researching Ellen Edwards nee Seward born 1863 to parents Abraham and Hannah Ashmore. Ellen married Edward William Edwards in 1883 and can be found travelling with her children to New York on a few occasion. When she was widowed she owned a shop in Emily street...
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    Emily Street

    Gosh everyone, that is amazing. Thank you all so very much. I didnt think there would actually be one. Ellen a widow by 1910 ran this with her daughter. She travelled back and forth to New York where her husband lived. She must have been quite a strong woman. I really appreciate everyone...
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    Emily Street

    Hello, I wonder if anyone knows anything about Emily Street. My great Grandmother had an off licence/grocers shop in 1910. I ive looked at the old photos on this site but couldnt find any of Emily street. Does anyone know what it would have been like? Thanks Gemma:star:
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    Hanley Street

    It looks like it. What a great snap shot of close 'neighbourlyness'. We dont seem to have that today.
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    Hanley Street

    Thank you Topsy Turvey for sending this to me.What a Lovely homely peaceful scene. Gemma
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    Margaret Blake

    Just to let know just got the death certificate info for Margaret Jane Blake. She died in the workhouse in 1905 aged 36 of heart failure. what a sad life she mush have had. Thanks so much ladies Gemma
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    Margaret Blake

    Sue-Whhy would someone want to spoil everybodys hard work on this site, it beggars belief! thanks for clearing that up. Im a bit of a dunce on the computor so I thought it was me going barmy. Ill keep checking. Ive read that link you sent me about the workhouses. Not commfortable reading...
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    Margaret Blake

    Thank you so much for the great workhouse information, when I have got a spare mo I am going to have a read and take it all in. I found the thread about Hospital Street but I can't get the photographs. there is just a grey rectangle in its place which is frustrating. Thank you for all the...
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    Margaret Blake

    Hi Lynne,Ive found William Mack in the 1891 census living as a Boarder with the Newey family in ta court at the back of 7 Buckingham St. Margarets sister Louisa Pridmore lives at the same court. I cant find William in the 1881 or 1901 census's nor a death for him.He's illusive.Gemma
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    Margaret Blake

    Hello Lynne, Thank you so much for looking for me. Yes I think that is Margarets death. I dont think she could have been married. Perhaps the person writing the birth certificates assumed she was married. On the 1871 census when she was in the workhouse it still has her occupation as button...
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    Margaret Blake

    Thankyou for this Lynn, Do you notice that in the 1901 and 1911 Census have Margaret as Margaret Blake even though on Louisas birth certificate it has her as Margaret Mack. Do you think she wasnt actually married to William Mack? Gemma
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    Margaret Blake

    Thank you sistersue thats helpful. If anyone does know anything about Hospital Street that would be great to hear.Gemma
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    Margaret Blake

    I wonder if anyone can give me any help. I am researching a Margaret Stagg who in 1868 Married a William Blake in Birmingham. At the Beginning of 1869 they had a daughter born at 7 Buckingham St. By 1871 Margaret was in Birmingham Workhouse but there is no sign of daughter Margaret Jane...
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    Service Record

    Thank you Colin, do you know if there is any way of finding out what these misdemeanours maybe? Gemma
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    Service Record

    Dear forum I wonder if any one could explain to me this statement of services for my ancester who served in the welsh regiment. What does it mean 'forfeited' on 2 occasions? Gemma
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    Ada Jane Stagg Burial

    No Wendy I havent. Ill give them a try. Thank you Gemma
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    Ada Jane Stagg Burial

    Thanks Wendy, Ive just tried Yardley and no joy. Her husband and his second wife are there but not Ada. Back to the drawing board.Perhaps she is with her parents Abraham and Hannah jane Ashmore. Her father also died in 1900. Gemma
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    Stagg Family in Rowland Street

    Thank you mike-g thats a shame.
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    Stagg Family in Rowland Street

    Hello I wondered if the people who posted in this thread are still members. I am also researching the Staggs and would like to get in touch with anyone else who is. Gemma
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    Ada Jane Stagg Burial

    Im trying to find the burial of Ada Jane Stagg in 1900 aged 32years. Her Address on her death certificate was Whitehall Street in Bordesley ward. Ive tried Key Hill and Warstone cemeteries but there is no trace of her there. Does anyone know what churches were around this area or cemeteries at...
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