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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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
I realise this is a very long shot but does anyone have a photograph showing 68 Bristol Road around 1902 ?
It was described as a large Villa type house.
Mike I wonder if you have a map of the area around this time showing this house ?
Thank You .