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I did have a quick look to see id the Wolverhampton family were related but I didn't think it was. If I'm remembering correctly I think...
May 25, 2026
There is also a Smith family with mmn Bishton registered in Wolverhampton.
May 25, 2026
Yes there is a birth reg in June qtr 1904 of Walter Ernest Thomas mmn Ashford.
Death reg in Sep qtr 1904 of Walter Ernest at Aston.
May 24, 2026
Is great grandfather Ernest?
Can we use first names please? So I don't get confused. Thanks
May 24, 2026
Difficult to be certain but assuming that 15-17 are the ones at the end and the first long row is 1-10 then I'd guess no. 14 is the one...
May 23, 2026
The entry between the two houses would seem to indicate that 15 to 17 are the three houses round the corner at the end.
May 23, 2026
to go with the above map is a photo of court 21 house numbers 15 to 17
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May 23, 2026
The access looks clear to me. Not like the other nearby courts where the access appears to be a covered entry between two houses but...
May 23, 2026
I'm not sure if I'm getting confused (easy with Smiths) but I don't think any one said Walter died young. As per your op he died in WWI...
May 23, 2026
Sorry, just popping my head around the door to say I’ve had some horrid shifts at work this week but that I really appreciate all of...
May 23, 2026
Right - only looked for those on the census. Will do some more digging.
May 23, 2026
I think there are at least 4 more daughters as well - Sarah Ann, Harriet, Elizabeth and Ann.
May 23, 2026
Birth reg mmn Bishton. All names match 1881 census.
May 23, 2026
I agree - I haven't at the moment found Oswin on any later censuses nor a death record.
May 22, 2026
No mmn and we know names can be changed.
I think this is the Elizabeth who 'married' Thomas Smith and if so then I'd say Oswin is...
May 22, 2026