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Walter Parr and Co

kaz

master brummie
Grateful for a lookup of this chap.
Have found an 1883 ad. for 61 Gower St, Lozells for Walter and am hoping to confirm it/find out more info.

Thanks in advance,

Kaz
 
Kaz
no 61 not included in 1880 directory. In 1884 no 61 was The Eagle Steam gauge and fitting Co , with advert attached
Mike

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Thanks Mike.
Looks like Walter disappeared again (at least i've always managed to track him down on the census/censi?!)

Walter was actually a Tailor/Clothier and the ad. which mentioned Walter Parr and Co. was looking for girls who could crochet .In 1901 his "wife" was noted as a "Wholesale Wool Milliner - owner"...Guess my idea of them owning a large, traceable business has gone out the window:)
 
Kaz
Probably nothing but will pass it on:

In Kellys 1884

Parr Henry, tailor, 172 Summer lane • -;

Parr Henry, tailor, 60 Whitehead road, Aston park
1896
Parr Frederick, milliner, 284 Wheeler street
1904

Parr Charles William, milliner, 117 Edward rd. Balsall hth
Parr Elizabeth (Mrs.), milliner, 104 Witton lane, Aston
1908
Parr Charles William, milliner, 117 Edward rd. Balsall hth

Mike

 
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Excellent - Thanks Mike,

Just to let you know:

Walter had a brother Henry- also a Tailor.

And another called Frederick though apart from a poss birth entry and found him on 1 census - he's a complete mystery!

His wife(Walters') was Lizzie/Elizabeth so the 1904 ref could well be her.

Can't think of any Charles Williams

Kaz
 
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