Frank Parker
https://frankparker.website
Hi,
I have recently had some certificates sent me regarding my Mom's side, the Alcott's who have a history of canal boating back to the 1700's.
My Granddad, Oliver was born in 1915 on the "Sutherland", Hay Basin, Broad Street, Wolverhampton. His father, my Great Grandfather, Albert is on his birth certificate as a canal boatman.
When my Mom Beatrice was born in Wolverhampton 1936 Oliver was down on her birth certificate as a canal boatman for carrying company.
On Oliver's death certificate in 1940 he is down as a Wharf Labourer for coal merchant.
I know it is a long shot but I would love to find any old photo's of the canal boats Oliver and the Alcott Family before him lived on and the companies they worked for but I don't know where to start?
Can anyone help me?
Regards,
Frank.
I have recently had some certificates sent me regarding my Mom's side, the Alcott's who have a history of canal boating back to the 1700's.
My Granddad, Oliver was born in 1915 on the "Sutherland", Hay Basin, Broad Street, Wolverhampton. His father, my Great Grandfather, Albert is on his birth certificate as a canal boatman.
When my Mom Beatrice was born in Wolverhampton 1936 Oliver was down on her birth certificate as a canal boatman for carrying company.
On Oliver's death certificate in 1940 he is down as a Wharf Labourer for coal merchant.
I know it is a long shot but I would love to find any old photo's of the canal boats Oliver and the Alcott Family before him lived on and the companies they worked for but I don't know where to start?
Can anyone help me?
Regards,
Frank.