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Do you know how strict the criteria for entry in above Kelly's would have been followed? The ancestor above was listed in census records as an iron foundry worker + did live at Mary Vale Road. Is there any way to find if he had a shop of his own or where he might have worked...? They lived at...

a general question... does anyone know what was the criteria to be listed in Kelly's directory? My gr. grandfather Jeremiah Jones was listed residing on Mary Vale Road for 1903 and 1904. if anyone knows how a person would be included in the directory. Was it for tradesmen only? thank you SR

I"m looking for William and Ellen Dodd + Adam and Alice Dodd, all at 13 Edward Street around 1891. If anyone would mind looking in the rolls please. Thank you! SR

Will be thinking about everyone at the meeting on the 11th. We will be in Lille, France by then. I'm hoping I can see the cemetery at St.Omer where my grandmother's brother was buried in 1918. All the best to the Forum Shirley

what a fantastice treasure, Lynn.... It's so exciting to see photos of ancestors. Shirley

Re: Hats off to Witton cemetary!!!! when I inquired about my pauper 3 x gr. grandparents at Witton, I too received a map with the exact spot and number. Maybe this summer will make a trip to Witton and see if I can locate them. shirley

Re: Hats off to Witton cemetary!!!! Re Time limit on graves... I have the papers for my gr. grandparents plots at Lodge Hill. It states in their case that they have the site "forever"... shirley

Re: Hats off to Witton cemetary!!!! Hi, to all My 3x gr grandparents were Joseph and Maria Parkes, born about 1804 and both were buried at Witton in unmarked graves. They were button makers and ended their days at Dudley Road workhouse (hospital?) in 1873 and 1874. Shirley

Anyone with suggestions how to find information about a prisoner "Luther Charles" who appears to have been in prison in Birmingham in 1911..He was born in 1886 at Pelsall/Cradley Heath and was a coal miner prior to his sentence. If anyone knows how to access his records of offence, etc. Thank...

A "vermint" is kind of a weasly creature, a rodent...(at least in Canada, that is) SR

So terribly sorry to hear about Mike, Maureen. Will never forget meeting Mike at Barton's when Barb and I visited Bham in July 2010. Will miss our instant message exchanges through the Forum. Shirley and Barb

Thank you so much! Elizabeth and Elijah were only related to me by a distant marriage but it helps to fill in gaps... Shirley

Does anyone know of this pub? Found that Elijah Lane was a publican there about 1871-bat 1878. If anyone has photos and history of the leopard would appreciate seeing them Thank you SR

This sounds like a great day out! Barb and I'll be there in spirit. Have one for us... SAR

I came across a book "Proper Brummie", a dictionary of Birmingham Words and Phrases by C. Chinn and Steve Thorne when in Bham this summer. Found it very entertaining and educational. Plus I recognize a few expressions my mother used that that her Birmingham born father brought along to...

Lynne, Have a great time with your daughter and son-in-law. My daughter had an 'app' on her IPod that is helping me with my accent. Will keep practicing... Shirley

Does the sign say '1914 -----land Float' ?

I think I have it...? Please let me know if it has come to you OK? SR

I don't know anything about T. Attwood, except saw the statue back in July. The children were sitting on the steps beside him and seemed to enjoy 'listening' to him read to them. Being a foreigner I hope I am excused for not knowing more about him. He and the children did make a fabulous...

Take care, Mike! From Barb and Shirley in Canada