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    Griffiths, Frederick

    Frederick Griffiths born 4th August 1884 Great Malvern, Worcestershire. I can't find any census (or birth, marriage ) record(s) for Frederick. Have an address (1918) Rose Cottage, Malvern Link, Worcestershire. The birth and address info are from PoW record for Frederick (taken prisoner April...
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    GREAVES, Benjamin

    Thank you MWS Peter
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    GREAVES, Benjamin

    Hi Janice and MWS Thank you both for your help. If the 1921 census shows Benjamin, Annie with the 3 children living at 23 Quinton Buildings, Ledsam St. then its the Benjamin I've been looking for. Peter
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    GREAVES, Benjamin

    Benjamin Greaves b. Birmingham 1885 abt. Found on ER 1920, 25, 35 living at 23 Quinton Buildings, Ledsam St., Birmingham. Possible marriage to Annie (?) and a daughter also called Annie (ER info). Have not found any census records or a marriage that seems correct with what little I have...
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    Garrett - Garratt?

    Janice & Sue Thank for your feedback, much appreciated. Peter
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    Garrett - Garratt?

    MWS Thank you for the info. Do you know if they were living at 5 Heeley Road on 1921 census? Looks like Annie died 1922 with Alfred getting married again (same year) to Alice Salvin. Peter
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    Garrett - Garratt?

    Alfred Garrett/Garratt b. 1886 abt. Known address 5 Heeley Road, Bournbrook. 1911 census serving soldier, single (Worc. Reg. 7997). Electoral reg. 1918, 20 and 22 for above address. Married by 1914 but can't find a marriage. 1920 ER names Alfred and Annie at 5 Heeley Road, could she be his...
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    PTE William (Thomas) BUTWELL, Worcestershire Regiment

    Thank you MWS. Peter
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    PTE William (Thomas) BUTWELL, Worcestershire Regiment

    From the 1911 census its known that 14 children born to William and Julia Butwell of which 11 had died (at this time 1911). We can name five (William, Thomas, Rose, Louisa and Emily) from census details (1891 and 1901) plus 1 Harry from baptism record (1897 died aged 0). Can any of the other...
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    Egginton, George Henry

    Alberta Thank you for this additional info. Gwendoline re-married 1957 to Alfred William Record, she died 26th August 2004 aged 95. Peter
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    Egginton, George Henry

    Alberta Thank you for your input on George. I have 1911 census details and George is not married (at this time) and I know its the correct census because I know the address (64 Herrick St., Wolv.) from Militia info for George (enlisted 1905). 1901 and 1911 census records show them living with...
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    Egginton, George Henry

    MWS Thank you for your input. I did see the marriage to Gwendoline Anne and also National Probate details for George (1943 death) so could be correct just need to do a little more research to tie the ends up. Still no 1911 census though. Peter
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    Egginton, George Henry

    Son of Charles and Martha Ann Egginton born March Q. 1885 baptism 18 Feb. 85. Found 1891 and 1901 census records for him also 1911 census for parents and siblings (64 Herrick St. Wolverhampton?). Not found a 1911 census for George. He did enlist in the Worcestershire Regiment (Nov. 1905) and I...
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    Doidge, Harold

    Thank you all for your help. MWS Not the address I have (20 Church Rd., Malvern Link). Alberta I have 1936 death for Harold (if correct). Lilian M. Jones - Harold Doidge m. Dec. Q. 1917 so not sure that it's the Harold I'm searching for (1920 ER Harold with parents at 60 Manilla Rd. which I...
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    Doidge, Harold

    Born Birmingham 1893 son of Austin and Isabella Doidge. Lived Malvern Link at some time and there is a Harold Doidge on the1921 census that seems to fit but I don't have Findmypast membership only Ancestry. The address would confirm if this Harold is the one I am after and if any member could...
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    PTE JAS. (JAMES) JOSEPH BROWN, 7998, WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

    David, It's proving to be a difficult one to get the answers we need. IF the 1911 census with James, Sarah etc is the Brown family we need then it's only Benjamin that we can find a fair amount of info on. The following link will show...
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    PTE JAS. (JAMES) JOSEPH BROWN, 7998, WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

    David, Yes Joseph Brown he enlisted November 1903 not that long after James enlisted. Also served Labour Corps and Royal Fusiliers. Discharged March 1919. Will be interested in what info you get. Peter
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    PTE JAS. (JAMES) JOSEPH BROWN, 7998, WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

    David, These records have not been digitised so can't be downloaded but you can order a copy (cost?). This link will take you to the page. https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C16894450 Neurasthenia A group of symptoms, including chronic physical and mental fatigue, weakness...
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    PTE JAS. (JAMES) JOSEPH BROWN, 7998, WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

    Thanks David Have you seen this info? Reference: MH 106/2101/359 Description: Folio(s): 564-565. Name: James Joseph Brown. Rank: Private. Unit/Battalion/Regiment: 2 Worcestershire Regiment. Service number: 7998. Age: 31. Hospital(s): 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham...
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    PTE JAS. (JAMES) JOSEPH BROWN, 7998, WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

    David, Do you have a birth year for Joseph and his parents names? 1911 census for a James Brown (box maker) aged 25 born Birmingham married (Margaret also 25) could this be him? Peter
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