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    Phillips Olwyn Mary

    It was 40 years ago when my aunt (dads step sister-in-law) told me about his adoption. I dont remember her saying anything about Mary being married. The lore is that the father was an american/canadian based in the uk during WW2, but many distant relis have told me this was a common story during...
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    Phillips Olwyn Mary

    Is there a way I can message members of the forum? I found another post from years ago where members were discussing Tower Rd. I wondered if I could message them directly?
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    Phillips Olwyn Mary

    I found the 'Heath' lady on ancestry but she seems to be very elusive also. Thanks for your help.
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    Phillips Olwyn Mary

    Thank you. I believe she was local, the family that adopted my dad knew her so I dont think she just came to Birmingham to have the baby. Ill look for Harding on other records and see if she is there.
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    Phillips Olwyn Mary

    2 back 192 Tower Road Aston 1944-1946 Hello Brummies!! My name is Julie and I was born and raised in Birmingham. I started my search 20 years ago for my dad who was adopted in 1946 at the age of 2. I think I have found his birth mother, but can find no trace of her in records on Ancestry etc. If...
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