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Has the baptism of Charles Smith 25 Jun 1837 (born 4 Sep 1832) in Polesworth been mentioned?
Parents John & Sarah Smith. John's...
Oct 16, 2026
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I think on 1851 Charles is given as born Polesworth.
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Here is the cert I found
Oct 16, 2026
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Or I should've said that it seems to be the family that matches the marriage mentioned by Janice
Oct 15, 2026
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It seems to be.
In 1861 there is a Charles Smith living on Fazeley St with a daughter Florence. Her birthplace is listed as Walsall...
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There is also one daughter born in Walsall (1858) and baptised the same time as John Charles. She dies in 1861.
And two more daughters...
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I can see 2 of the Smith/Morgan children in 1871 - John Charles and Alice Lavinia. with I assume their mother listed as Ann. She is...
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Wrong Elizabeth, in 1851 she was living with her father and step-mother. possibly at James Street
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That definitely rules out the Elizabeth I mentioned.
I can see a number of Smith/Morgan children reg. in Bham. Including a John Charles...
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If I have the right marriage then that Elizabeth Ann Morgan has Father John a porter
John Smith is a pedlar.
There are witnesses called...
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Married 4 June 1854 at St Philips?
Father's name John Smith
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I see an Elizabeth born Kenilworth in Bham in 1851. She was the daughter of a John Morgan (b Market Harborough).
Is this her because...
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If you list a few names and dates there are members who will try and help.
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So what are you trying to find out and what is the time frame?
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Parish burial records may list an abode/place of death.
A death certificate may also have additional information - person registering...
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