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  1. Davenport

    Bernard PARKER. A Mystery.

    Ive sent you conversation message.
  2. Davenport

    Bernard PARKER. A Mystery.

    MWS, Thank you so much, on this evidence it certainly looks as if this is correct.I will look into this later today. I don’t know how you managed to find this so quickly! This is my Wife’s family tree, and it’s been quite difficult with name changes and illegitimacy. I’m assuming that Bernard...
  3. Davenport

    Bernard PARKER. A Mystery.

    Im at a loss in trying to find this person and wonder if he appears in your family tree . Any tips in trying to locate him would also be very much appreciated. I cannot find either a birth or death certificate for him. Born in Edgbaston Birmingham c.1911.His Mother was possibly Agnes May Parker...
  4. Davenport

    fish and chip shops

    Sea Queen 1968
  5. Davenport

    Holidays of the past

    Postcard sent to my friend from Weston Super Mare September 1960.
  6. Davenport

    Central Fire Station Hq

    Dad demonstrates fireman’s pole. Central fire station. C. late 1940s
  7. Davenport

    Yorkswood York’s Wood camp site Castle Bromwich

    Here is a photo of Albert Bedney,and myself mid 1950s. He was the groundsman and caretaker who lived in a cottage in Yorks Woods. My Dad used to help out I believe.
  8. Davenport

    Jennens Road

    My 3x Grt grandmother was Mary Jennens b.1790, her Brother Aaron b.1788 was the papier-mâché manufacturer. Jennens name has been used in my family as a second name.
  9. Davenport

    National Fire Service Ww2

    This is Dad, Arthur Davenport in his N F S uniform. 1942.
  10. Davenport

    Palser Family

    Emily b.1847 first born of George Palser and Maria (Chinery) was married to Samuel Aaron Davenport. He is my first cousin 3x removed. They had four Daughters.
  11. Davenport

    Baron Davis

    Thanks for that Alberta, my error. Just had a look at Bridge House and yes it is beautiful house, with a lot of history I should think. Everyone on B H F are so helpful,I’ve been able to find out so much more since my post . Thank You.
  12. Davenport

    Baron Davis

    Thanks for this .Clive
  13. Davenport

    Baron Davis

    Thank you Mike Janice & MWS. This information is definitely correct . I had only know him as Baron not Isaac,Perhaps he only used Baron as he was the Nephew of Baron John Davenport. Esther Levy was the Sister of Jennie and Leah Levy who were both married to Baron John Davenport. This has...
  14. Davenport

    Baron Davis

    I’ve tried for ages to try and find out something more about Baron ( christian name not title ) Davis. I only use Ancestry but can find very little. Wondering if anyone can help? Baron Davis born September 1911. Mother Esther Levy, Father Davis. Married by 1939 when he appears on 1939...
  15. Davenport

    IN OUR GARDEN 2023

    This made me smile this morning.
  16. Davenport

    68 Bristol Road

    This will be future research for me, I did see the Frank Davenport 1926 death on Ancestry. Thank you.
  17. Davenport

    68 Bristol Road

    Thanks so much for these two photos and your info.
  18. Davenport

    68 Bristol Road

    Thank you so much for this extra information. For me genealogy is not only discovering new family members but learning a little more about their lives including where and when they lived. The help given on these posts is really appreciated. Unfortunately I do not know what happened to the family...
  19. Davenport

    68 Bristol Road

    I’ve now been able to locate a drawing of him.
  20. Davenport

    68 Bristol Road

    Thanks Mike. Much Appreciated, Clive
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