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Hi I spoke to my Aunt and there was a bigamy case but apparently there had been a letter saying James had died when he was in Ireland. Annie remarried thinking she was a widow. Fortunately my Grandfather her son had seen the letter and went as a witness to court so it went no further. I would...

At last I can see my grandfather’s name. He was William Cox . I have been trying to find out about him . I have his 1st world war medals. He was injured and I have photos of him in his hospital uniform. I have been told that he was gassed and also shot. If anyone has any information I would be...

Would love to show them to you once the lockdown is lifted. I am not sure how to post a private message. So when I can I will take some photos and put the on here. She also has an evening mail clipping of her cycling to work and the hoses from the fire service after a bombing raid so might be...

My Mom is having a sort out and she is looking for a book she has about Smith’s Brewery . It closed down in 1957 if we find it I will let you know

Thanks for your reply definitely think that Alberta has given me the right link. I remember Aunty Ivy but my Grandmother Annie died when she was 46 and my Dad was only 14 . Spoke to my mom who will be 91 soon. She confirmed that the Kirby’s were rogues. She also told me Annie (snr) remarried not...

Wow what a colourful past. Annie married William Herbert Cox and I started by trying to see about his military record as I have his medals. But trying other websites has come up with nothing. It was also interesting in another part of this web site someone mention that the Kirby’s were friends...

Hi I have just found this site , it’s brilliant my great grandfather was James Kirby and my great grandmother was Annie . I am really interested in any family history info you have as I can only go back this far . Sadly my father Barry Cox died 6 years ago so I have no one to ask about his side...

There was a Fredrick Smith’s and Sons Brewery in Lichfield Rd Aston. My mother and Aunt worked there in the offices. As women they were never allowed into the Brewery. When it closed my Mother was given her typewriter and many items . She will be 91 soon and still has items such as beer mats...

I have just found this site by accident and it’s brilliant . My great grandparents were Annie Kirby nee Parton who was married to James Kirby. Their daughter Annie was my grandmother I would love any information anyone has about them. The funny thing is after reading these messages we see the...