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  1. AnnieB

    Doctor Joshi

    I have recently come across a couple of photographs, taken at different times and places, of some family members with a man names Doctor Joshi. I have no idea how he is connected to my family other than, maybe, the doctor who took care of my father's sister, who died of cancer at the age of 14...
  2. AnnieB

    Nechell Park Road - Eliza Poole nee Allen

    I am seeking family descendants or any information about Abraham POOLE (1847-1924) and Eliza ALLEN (1853-1895) to help me break down a brick wall. They are my 2 x great grandparents. I have been trying to proceed with Eliza's ascendants but, with so many Eliza Allens purportedly born in...
  3. AnnieB

    Woodcock Street Duddeston

    I have a a birth certificate from 1852 for an Eliza Allen born at 68 Woodcock Street, Duddeston. It appears that the mother was unmarried. Does anyone know if this street at that time had any homes/workhouses in that location, please?
  4. AnnieB

    Balmoral Road Erdington

    Does anyone know when the houses in Balmoral Road, B23 were built, please?
  5. AnnieB

    Metro Cammell

    My cousin in South Africa has recently come across the coin/medal attached which belonged to our grandfather. Is there anyone on here able to tell me if this was issued by MC? We are thinking it may be a medal for some shooting club but is it one to do with MC. Any suggestions out there would be...
  6. AnnieB

    Birmingham TB patients

    My great grandfather was born and lived with his family in Nechells from 1878 until 1924. In 1924, he contracted TB (he died of this in 1926-confirmed by his death certificate)as the family went to live in Malvern. I have been trying to ascertain which hospital he may have been sent to (again -...
  7. AnnieB

    Summer Road Erdington

    When I lived in Balmoral Road, Erdington during the late 50's until 1968, there was some sort of delivery yard at the bottom of our garden which is off Summer Road. I was always led to believe it was Baker's removals. My late father-in-law worked for Baker's and my husband used to go to the...
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