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    Mary Street Balsall Heath

    Hi Vivienne, thank you very much for your help and pics. Can see from the pics posted that the family house was next door to the old pic of the eagle. So from other pics posted, the house must have been demolished well before 2002. I have not been over that way for many years, but remember Mary...
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    Mary Street Balsall Heath

    Thank you, as usual a fast reply. The partly hidden house is the one I was hoping for. From your other photo 2002 it's a care home next door. I can see from the older pic that house was in the family for a fair few yrs. Having done a fair bit of ancestry, as usual never knew much about my...
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    Mary Street Balsall Heath

    Hi, can you please point me in right direction for any pics after early 1900s of Mary Street, Balsall Heath. My dad was born nest door to what is called Snickers. I'm certain it was The Eagle before. After seeing google maps, it was next door to the pub. Obviously demolished, think its a care...
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    Church Lane & St Helens Place, Aston

    Hi, not been on for a while. Doing some ancestry for a good mate. Seems his family has alot of connection with the above. Researching The Down and Manison families who both lived in these residences. I did see some info that Astoness had commented on, however I cannot find that info. Still...
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    The Kingshurst.

    Amazing where you lived. Was just looking up Kingshurst Pubs. I was born in Kingshurst, lived their for 27 yrs, nr The Punch Bowl. Since then my journey to trace my family, amazing, some very sad. Strange where we end up. My mate who went to Fordbridge Sch, we were 4 is coming to see us soon...
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    The Kingshurst.

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    Harold George Davis

    Thanks Janice, will try and change profile. Near Swadlincote now, daughters over here and grandson. Strangely he has started to crawl today. Even now you dont know where you will end up. Moved to a bungalow after helping to nurse my bedridde n mom for 4 yrs. So just been prepared and having...
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    Harold George Davis

    Thanks Janice once again, never used them. You put me right again, thanks, Keith. Not sure if I have to go to Dudley library Janice. Im in Derbyshire now, anyway will sort it. Never thought id get the answers ive wanted. Great site and smashing people. Still trying to get my head around calling...
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    Harold George Davis

    Thanks Lyn, have got Janices message. Alot in fiche and microfiche, dont really know how to access that info. Will call Dudley library 2morrow see if they can help. Keith.
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    Harold George Davis

    Thanks Janice, have got your message. Have found what you suggested, alot is in fiche or microfiche. Not sure if or how to access this? Maybe a call to Dudley Library to see if they will help. Thanks again for your help, regards, Keith.
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    Harold George Davis

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    Harold George Davis

    Thank you Lyn and all as usual for the help. Ireally dont know why I hadnt looked into my grandads death. Have gone back along way, then I thought log into this great site. Not thought about newspapers, and wow yes I have the package. Even a pic of my grandfather and my dad. Yeep will start at...
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    Harold George Davis

    Yes very true, have wondered for many years. Thank you.
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    Harold George Davis

    Thank you once again for your time and help. Much appreciated, Keith.
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    Harold George Davis

    Many thanks for the info on the inquest. Upsetting but great people on here, thank you, Keith.
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    Harold George Davis

    Hi Lyn, youve helped me alot in the past, thank you. I didnt expect this, but im glad that I have it. Upset me a fair bit, but explained alot of the past. How my dad was then bought up by his mom and nan in Arthur Street. I will now try and find where my grandfather was buried or cremated. Maybe...
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    Harold George Davis

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    Harold George Davis

    Thank you so much Mike. I new he was involved in an accident which was horrific. Got closure now and alot of things add up. Also a photo of my late dad and grandad. RIP. Thank you for taking the time, really grateful, Keith.
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    Harold George Davis

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    Harold George Davis

    Many thanks for that info. Died in an accident then on new years eve. Will try a start on Dudley Cem tomorrow. The mind wonders why he was in Minworth. Hope someone has the full newspaper article. Thank you.
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