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Recent content by Martyn1950

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    Bayliss

    Many thanks for that information - far more detailed than I had got to. It is sad that Thomas died in February 1899, as his daughter married my great grandfather in May 1899. The Bellis name may be a useful source. I have spent a lt of time thinking how Bayliss would sound when spoken with a...
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    Bayliss

    Thank you George, that would be useful. Ann Littley looks to be the right name based on the maiden surname given on the birth certificate of Elizabeth Bayliss. The censuses for 1871, 1881 and 1891 and at the date of Elizabeth's birth give his occupation variously as brass dresser, and brass...
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    Bayliss

    I am interested in your Bayliss, as I have reached a dead end. My Thomas Bayliss was born in 1828 (ish) in Birmingham or Wolverhampton dependingon the census year. He is stated as being married to Anne (but I have no former surname for her). I have 7 recorded children (and birth dates) George...
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