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Re: Looking for Elijah Barnett On Williams marriage certificate it states that his Father was Elijah.My mother-in-Law can remember her grandfather as James Mills but she cant remember her grandmothers name. When i checked the census i found her name to be Mary. It fits with everything else. The...

I'm looking for some information on Mother-in-Law's grandfather Elijah Barnett. I'm assuming he married a woman called Mary but i cant find a marriage certificate for them. Elijah passed away sometime before 1912 .I think it may have been about 1900 because Mary Married a James Mills around that...

Many thanks for your help.

I am sorry to say i have the address wrong. It was 189 Halfords Lane. My mother-in-Law attended Brasshouse Lane School. Do you have a map of Halfords Lane ??

I realize that this is not quite Birmingham but would anyone have a map of Brasshouse Lane from the Smethwick/West Bromwich area in the 1920s. My mother-in-Law was bought up at number 185 Brasshouse Lane. As far as she can recall it was a farm house, she remembers being there for most of her...

I work as a home care assistant and i love talking to the service users, they always have a story to tell. I was talking to a lady today who used to be a nurse at Dudley Rd (city) hospital during the 1950s. I asked this lady if she remembered a Sister Ridgeway. I had heart problems and spent...

I used to go to the Mayfair suite every Saturday night in the 70s .. Irish night was so much fun. I saw the Miami Showband there before they were killed in Ireland . My favourite's were the Indians. Its a real pity the Mayfair closed down.

Many Thanks for that info. at least i have a start .. Eileen

Would anyone have any information on a coal merchant in Wattville Rd, Handsworth. approx 1920 onward. My mother-in-Law has told me that her Grandfather (James Mills) owned this business, she remembers going there to visit when she was young. Would anybody have any photos of Wattville rd from...

I would be interested to see your info. My husbands grandmother was Honor Massey, she married william Barnett, her daughter Elsie is his mother. William (Bill) and Honor had 2 daughters and 2 sons. I dont know much else so i would be obliged if you would let me have what you've got. Many thanks...

Coming from a large family we never had many toys to play with so we made our own fun. i.e Paper and comb, Shoebox with elastic around it button and thread and hopskotch to name but a few. One toy that i remember was a very special toy, It was a black doll. I found this doll when i went mouching...

I still have a set of old weighing scales. If i remember correctly they cost me £25 at the time. Averys were getting rid of old stock. I'm not sure if i have all the weights ,i will have to go and have a look in the loft where it has been kept for the last 10 years or so..Thanks for posting that...

I have read with interest all the comments about Averys I worked there from 1976-1993 I worked in the new V dept where they did the electronic circuit boards. I too thought it was a shame that the cottages were left to go to ruin but as far as i'm aware they turned them into a small storage...

Many thanks Lyn. I would appreciate that. I did send Don a private message last night but as i'm quite new to the forum i'm not sure if i sent it properly. I will wait for you to get back to me .. Thanks once again... Eileen

I have no idea if Harwoood was her Maiden name, but when i looked up on the voters list. There was a Thomas, Mary Josephine and a Florence. I have tried looking for a marriage certificate but no joy.

Thanks lyn i will do that . ...Eileen

Thanks for replying nijinski During the 50s Garry's parents Gwen and Jim used to live in Heath St and we lived in Aberdeen St Winson Green . My mum used to look after Garry when he was a little lad, that is how come she told me that it was his Aunt who was my God Mother. The last time we saw...

I went to St Chads church today and obtained my baptism certificate. I would like to trace my God Mother, Mary Josephine Harwood. I never knew this lady but my mother always told me that she was Gary Pendry ( the footballer's) aunt. I would like to know if this story was true. I have looked on...

Does anyone remember Greens the Jewelers shop at the top of Corporation street? My husbands sister was manageress there in the 60s.My husband is trying to trace his sister so if anyone has some information regarding the Jewelers , he would be delighted.

Thanks for letting me know.. this is obviously not him. i will have to look again.