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Linda - many thanks for the swift reply. I know that "my side of the Bland Family" had a connection to Birmingham , Charles Bland came over to Derby some time in the early 1800's also Sarah Orton ( Oughton) came over as well , they were married in Derby in 1812 ; Sarah returned to Birmingham...

Hi - still continuing to research family connection with Birmingham back in the 18th & 19th Century. Have come across a birth of a Francis Charles Theodore Bland , son of John Theodorre Bland & Diana Bland ( nee Palmer) registered at 1 Lodge Road Birmingham 12th March 1873. Anyone know where...

Alberta - Many many thanks for your reply. I had looked at Sarah Orton , but had had difficulty in establishing a connection - your information has given me fresh hope ! As to the address - Warwickshire - well I can see that now you say - (still looks like Lane though !)

Spooner - Many many many thanks for the reply. Whilst it is tempting , I do fear that 'your' branch of the Blands is not that of mine. I have had a look at the Census for 1841 and Joseph seems to have been born about 1826 - within the timeline ; however , his Father appears to be William. Big...

Many many thanks for the piccies , they do look a lot like my first school !!!!!

Greetings . Being a real rookie at this ( first posting !) please forgive. Am in the process of tracing Family Tree of the Blands and have traced back to Charles Bland and Sarah his wife , both born 1790 +/- in Birmingham . I haven't managed to find where and when they were married ( or...