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    Walls family

    Thanks Chris. You are correct. Ellen was known as aunt Nell or Nellie to her family and friends. I remember her having a brother Henry, so it looks very much like you have found the correct family. :beam: Is it possible to find the birth dates for Ellen & Christopher Birche's 4 children...
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    Walls family

    Thank you. I'm not sure if a birth certificate will help at the moment, as I am pretty sure who her mother is. I will ask my uncle if he recollects an Albert or a William, which could be a break through.
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    Walls family

    Yes, That's them. I am pretty sure her mother was Ellen Elizabeth Walls. My uncle cannot remember his uncles christian name, which is a shame, but he is nearly 90
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    Walls family

    Hi, I am looking for the parents of Ellen Cooper b 1916 Birmingham. I think the mother is Ellen Elizabeth Walls b 1894 who was the sister of my grandmother Gertrude May Walls b 1898 Aston, but have been unable to find a marriage between her and a cooper! Ellen Cooper married Christopher Birch...
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    Houston Family

    I really appreciate all the information you have found for me. Thank you again Jean
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    Houston Family

    Thank you so much Shera Gosh, so much to take in and digest. :shocked: The family were in Ellen Street as you say. Some were there until mid 60's prior to Patti's death. The person I was most concerned about is Harold W, who does not seem to appear on birth records as a Houston. There is a...
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    Houston Family

    Thanks Shera. that's seems to fit nicely.
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    Houston Family

    I thought he must have been married previously. The plot thickens. Thank you
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    Houston Family

    Thanks Sheba. What trobled me about the 1891 census was that Robert & Mary did not marry untill 1889 and there was a son Charles age 12. And I could not find a birth for Harold Houston only for a Harold Knight! I don't have access to the 1901 census. Sydney age 9 is a surprise! Had not heard...
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    Houston Family

    Hi, I am trying to trace the Houston Family 1901. I have the address of 72 Ellen Street. I have birth certificate for Robert Henry Houston b Oct 1901 father Robert Arthur Houston [Bill Poster – Journeyman] mother M Houston. Other children they had were, Annie /Pat, b 1890 Harold, Ivy & Ida I...
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    Startin family

    I have noticed and for that I, and I'm sure many more like me, are very grateful for all the hard work you put into this site.:)
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    Startin family

    Hi Guys, I don't know anything about Startin cars :D [Sorry] Couldn't resist! Thanks LadyLinda, I beleive you have found the correct family. Will know more soon, just a couple of things to check to confirm, but looks very promising. jjuj
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    Startin family

    Hi, Thank you again for all this wonderful information. It should keep me busy for a while.
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    Startin family

    I think James and Mary look very promising. Need to check if anyone remembers an Albert. Thank you for your help, it is much appreciated.
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    Startin family

    Thanks, that's the one I found but family insist it was Mary!
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    Startin family

    Sorry. it is the fathers christian name i am looking for. Also if indeed the mother is Mary or Bridget Rudge.
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    Startin family

    Hi all, Could someone help me find the christian names of Frances Ann Startin b 1916 - Violet b 1905 - Emily b 1119 also a brother name Ted. All born Brookfields area Birmingham Fathers name could be William Henry. Mother Rudge, thought to be Mary, I seem to come up with Bridget! Father...
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    Coulthard Sarah Jane

    Re: Sarah Jane Coulthard Hi Doug, Thank you. 7 Sherborne Street was the Green family [pile] home until the early 60's. It could be my Sarah Jane, age is about right. Will wait for the cerificates and go from there. Once again thank you all, for your help. Jean
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    Coulthard Sarah Jane

    Re: Sarah Jane Coulthard Hi Procat. That looks interesting. Age about right. I could find nothing on freebmd about her prior to her marriage or afterwards! So will await certificates. jjuj
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    Coulthard Sarah Jane

    Re: Sarah Jane Coulthard Thank you again for your help I will wait to get the marriage and hopefully birth certuficates as well jjuj:)
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