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Wendy & GG Jean, Those are lovely photo's and you are both so lucky to have siblings. As a child I always wanted a brother or a sister, it is what I would ask for at christmas and on my birthdays. The answer was always no. I can remember sitting behind the sofa crying , saying " if I cant have...

Some really interesting photos on this thread. I was hoping to come along to Key Hill at the last minute, but due to other committments I was unable to make it. I have visited Key Hill many times, but I have never managed to do the tour. ( to Busy Chatting :P ) I know a tour is coming up in...

General Naming Patterns- This was not a rule but may help you in narrowing down your search for John Parents. Scottish 1st- Son was named after his father's father 2nd- Son """"""""""""""""""""""""""""Mothers Father 3rd - Son """""""""""""""""after his father 1st Dau Named after Mother's...

Yes there are a lot of John FRASER's christened in Scotland and I am afraid that the search is bigger than you thought , you will need to look for variations of surname - FRAZIER , FRAISER. Family History is about finding out who is not your family in order to find out who is. I dont envy your...

Hi Ray Avenue Rd - Early hours of Saturday 17th May 1941. I hope this helps Bo

I can confirm that there was a club above or within part the Police Station in the 1950's and that after hours drinking sessions occured ! I have no idea if the Police were aware of the after hours drinking or if those in the club were caught or charged. Bo

There are Guided tours on Sunday Oct 11th 2009 at 2pm and Sunday 8th Nov 2009 at 2pm I have been a member for years , attend the Heritage open days , help out behind the scenes , yet have never done the tour . ( Usually I'm too busy Chatting :grinsmile: ) So how about us meeting up on...

Is it their ages you need ? Hilda Clayton age 36 - Mother Kathleen age 10 - Daug David Arthur age 6 - Son Audrey Hilda -age 3 - Daug All died in air raid. Their Father Arthur Henry Mowbray Clayton was a Lance Corapral with Royal Army Ordance Corp. Is there any further help you need ? Bo

The Birmingham Memorial - The Tree of Life is situated near St Martin's in The Bull Ring in Edgbaston Street close by to the Market area. BARRA - The Birmingham Air Raid Remembrance Association is holding the Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgivings at St Martin's this Saturday 26th...

Do you have Marriage Certifcate ? This should reveal if your relative was a spinster at time of marriage or a widow. Females marry in their former name, not their maiden name. But Births of their Children always give Mothers Maiden name. Can you give her Husbands name to be able to search...

Is this your relative ? Lilian M Jones - age 33 Death Registered in King Norton - March Quarter - 1918 Ref: 6d-57 Bo

Hi, You can try contacting- Birmingham Archives and Heritage at Birmingham Central Library Tel: 0121 303 4549 or Email: [email protected] They will also have the Marriage of your Relatives on mircofiche . The charge will be that of a photocopy - 20pence if you view this...

Sophiesmum, Contact BARRA - Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Ass ( rather than the Swanhurst site ) You can download a membership form or contact Either the Chair , Vice Chair or Archivist - details listed on site . ( note website is under construction ) They may hold further information as...

Wendy Please note BARRA cannot Guarantee to be at Key Hill Cemetery on Saturday. But will do their best.

Neville, Neville did your Grandfather live in Birmingham ? If so , can you post his full name , year born or thereabouts and area that he lived in if known. Was he married at the time or living with Parents ? Could you list their names too please. Perhaps we can help you then. Bo

Re: looking for barbara lewis. Hello Keith, If Barbara has changed last known address given , try contacting her children. I think it is wise not to list details of living people so I have sent you an I.M. Bo

Hi, You are welcome. It appears Shera and myself posted at the same time. Bo

I think your first step is to apply for his marriage certificate . This should give the name of his Father, therefore narrowing down your Search on the I.G.I. Does your relative have any siblings living with him on the 1851 ? It is not always a case of working backwards , but sideways too...

Samuel Gibbins - Batch Clary Roper - Spin Marriage by Banns. Both of the Parish. Both made their mark. Witness's Jonathon Davies - Signed name Dorothy Perry or Berry or Similar - made her mark Bo

Re: Martha Chadwick Hi, Thats throws a different light on things that she remarried, no wonder I could'nt find her on the 1945 Electoral Register :D Unsure if you have her second marriage details- Martha A CHADWICK = George R HIGGS Birmingham Sept Q 1944 : Ref: 6d-753 In 1945 Martha...