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Does anyone know anything about a boxer called Jack Simpson who came from Kingstanding Birmingham in 1940s, he was my uncle and i would like to know a bit more about him, Thanks
Hi Everone,
It's nice to think everyone is concerned about us but don't worry we are fine thanks we just couldn't log in for some reason,regarding Robert Astle we have cracked it know with the help of the forum.
Kind Regards Gwynfor/Diana
I wendy im wondering if you could look something up for me, im looking for my Great Grandfather William Astle 1880- June1949 Death place and also my Great Grandmother Mary Astle 1880-Sept1948. Ive tried Witton and they have come back with no findings, as they lived in Aston i thought i would...
Yes I do i used to go there three times aweek round about 1963, the people i remeber were Ray Williams, Colin Evans, Tony Bones, Me Diana Astle my sister susan astle What fun we had there.
Hi I know this looks right but im not 100% sure that William and Julia are roberts parents, Could you let me know where you got the information from, on the 1851 cenus William Roberts brother was born 1834 and they had children George,Charlotte and Edward do you think this is right? Robert is a...
Hi Mike,
Thanks for that, I knew she was there around the early 20th Century,do you think the shop is still there because I have seen houses for sale in the same road and they look like they were built over 100 years ago.
Regards Gwynfor
Mike,
It was listed in the Kelly's directory but I don't know the year the Directory was printed,someone sent me the page on e'mail thats all I know.
Kind Regards Gwynfor
Hi I am wondering if anyone can help me find my Great Grandad Robert Astle who was born about 1841. He had a son called William Astle born 1880 who married Mary Caine in Birmingham in 1900. Mary and william had Children,May, Thomas,George,Alice, William Robert and my Dad John. I have come to a...
I am trying to find information or photo's of my relative's shop 124 Wattville Road,Handsworth her name was Mary Ann Hughes fomerly Duffield,she would have been there around 1890 to 1900 she was married to William Hughes.