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nickyc
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Hello
Stumbled across the site in a google search to find out whether Deritend was in Aston - found out it is!
Am trying to find out more about my Grancher. As much as I know is:
was born sidney jackson 1907, became sidney beech when his widowed mum remarried in 1915
he spent most of his working life repairing midland red buses
was known as Darkie as his hair was so dark
was deaf from motorbike accident in his teens (so not called up)
moved to hereford (for midland red) sometime before 1938 (when he married my nan)
one of about 11 children - mainly(all?) boys
used to race greyhounds illegally in brm
was really, really short
His dad was james jackson, born aston 1869 & his mum was elizabeth broughton.
Signed up for a free trial with The Geneologist. My 10 free credits lasted about 5 minutes, but the 1891 census did turn up both parents names in Deritend, Brm, but not living together (think they were married 1892).
Jackson James 22 Wife Birmingham, - No 52 Angelina Street, Deritend
(not sure how james can be a wife??)
Broughton Elizabeth 20 Visitor Glass Finisher 159new Town Road, St George
Broughton Elizabeth 20 Daughter Scratch Brusher Birmingham, - No 11 Shepley Fernal Highgate Street, Deritend
Would appreciate any info on these areas - my knowledge of Birmingham is limited to the shopping centres - or if anyone remembers a large Jackson family in Aston, would love to hear.
Would also be grateful for any tips on where to go next - after using 10 credits on a few searches in about 5 minutes, am reluctant to spend a lot on the 'paid for' sites.
Thanks.
Nicky
Stumbled across the site in a google search to find out whether Deritend was in Aston - found out it is!
Am trying to find out more about my Grancher. As much as I know is:
was born sidney jackson 1907, became sidney beech when his widowed mum remarried in 1915
he spent most of his working life repairing midland red buses
was known as Darkie as his hair was so dark
was deaf from motorbike accident in his teens (so not called up)
moved to hereford (for midland red) sometime before 1938 (when he married my nan)
one of about 11 children - mainly(all?) boys
used to race greyhounds illegally in brm
was really, really short
His dad was james jackson, born aston 1869 & his mum was elizabeth broughton.
Signed up for a free trial with The Geneologist. My 10 free credits lasted about 5 minutes, but the 1891 census did turn up both parents names in Deritend, Brm, but not living together (think they were married 1892).
Jackson James 22 Wife Birmingham, - No 52 Angelina Street, Deritend
(not sure how james can be a wife??)
Broughton Elizabeth 20 Visitor Glass Finisher 159new Town Road, St George
Broughton Elizabeth 20 Daughter Scratch Brusher Birmingham, - No 11 Shepley Fernal Highgate Street, Deritend
Would appreciate any info on these areas - my knowledge of Birmingham is limited to the shopping centres - or if anyone remembers a large Jackson family in Aston, would love to hear.
Would also be grateful for any tips on where to go next - after using 10 credits on a few searches in about 5 minutes, am reluctant to spend a lot on the 'paid for' sites.
Thanks.
Nicky