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    Any Amateur Sleuths out there?

    Hi all, I recently joined Ancestry.UK, and I'm still a bit of a novice. I'm wondering if any more knowledgeable people here could give me a bit of help. My great grandfather Percival Kennedy was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1864. In 1888 he married Charlotte Talbot, (it was her second marriage)...
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    Looking for a relatives grave at Yardley

    Hi, I'm trying to locate my great grandmother's grave, her name was Selina Hoban and she died in 1940. Any advice appreciated.
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    Research about my grandfather

    I've recently started trying to find out more about my grandfather. His name was Thomas Edward Hoban, born 1892. He served his country with distinction in WW1 withthe Royal Engineers, being awarded the Croix de Guerre medal. He was one of the lucky ones who came home, but sadly 10 years later he...
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    Find grave at at Witton cemetery

    Trying to find a family grave at Witton cemetery. The last member to be interred there was my uncle in 1989. Its such a huge place, can anyone advise on how to find it? Thanks
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    Vivien Taylor

    Wondering if anyone can help me trace my cousin Vivien Taylor who grew up in Naseby Road, Alum Rock. I don't know her married name, which is a big problem in tracing her. She lived in Bewdley at some point. Thanks
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    Baileys Cottages, Ward End

    Hi, on the 1911 census, my grandmother was living a 1 Baileys Cottages, Alum Rock Rd, Ward End. Does anyone know exactly where this is, and are there any remaining signs? Thanks
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