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    1911 census

    I haven’t come across this before on a 1911 census. Total children born alive 7. 4 Children alive. 3 Children died. However the 3 children had died before the census, Ivy 1903, Henry 1906 and Rose in 1909.
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    Bernard PARKER. A Mystery.

    Im at a loss in trying to find this person and wonder if he appears in your family tree . Any tips in trying to locate him would also be very much appreciated. I cannot find either a birth or death certificate for him. Born in Edgbaston Birmingham c.1911.His Mother was possibly Agnes May Parker...
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    Baron Davis

    I’ve tried for ages to try and find out something more about Baron ( christian name not title ) Davis. I only use Ancestry but can find very little. Wondering if anyone can help? Baron Davis born September 1911. Mother Esther Levy, Father Davis. Married by 1939 when he appears on 1939...
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    68 Bristol Road

    I realise this is a very long shot but does anyone have a photograph showing 68 Bristol Road around 1902 ? It was described as a large Villa type house. Mike I wonder if you have a map of the area around this time showing this house ? Thank You .
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    St Phillips church register notes, change from Julian to Gregorian Calendar .

    Wednesday September 2nd 1752 to be followed by Thursday 14th 1752. I noticed the note after finding a burial record for Elizabeth Davenport who was buried on 21st September 1752 For some reason I cannot upload picture of page ?
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    Childhood friends

    I wonder how many of you are still in contact with childhood friends? The first picture taken c.1961 / 2 . I’m on the back left with my Sister in front of me. The second picture taken in 2019 .
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    Marriage certificate query.

    Wondering why both the Father’s name and Profession are not included on this marriage certificate? witnessed by Robert Davenport and Jane Davenport. Mary’s Father was a Robert,as well as a Brother and Sister Jane. Thank you.
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    10 Bull Ring.

    I have a distant relative who married in June 1931 at St Martin’s Parish church. She gives her address as 10 Bull Ring on the marriage certificate. I presume this was a residential address and wonder how it fits into the market / retail area that I know of ? Thanks.
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    Bird family Bristol Road/Street

    I realise this is a very long shot but I’m wondering if anyone recognises from their family photographs the couple in the top right hand corner of this wedding photograph taken in 1910. They are known as Mr & Mrs Bird and may have lived on Bristol Road / Street. They appear to be quite a welll...
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    Davenport Family Birmingham .

    After years of trying to research my family and not having much luck I made contact with June Bird who is a distant cousin. She has spent many hours researching our family and has resulted in the publication of this book. It’s such an achievement. It details the history of Warwickshire...
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    Millward's

    A Family member has said that ''we are related to the Millward shops'' I do not recall any shops of that name in Brum, wonder if anyone has any clues ? Thank You. D
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    51 Watkis Road

    I have 51 Watkis Road Bearwood as an address for my Grandad in 1914. I cannot trace this address and wonder if anyone could help , Was it a residential house and who lived there ? Thank You.
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    St. Lukes Rd

    When i was a lad in the 60s my Grandad showed me a collection of post cards that he kept in a shoe box,whilst i wasn't very interested in them he gave me one of Castle Bromwich Church as we lived just a few roads away.The collection has now been lost in time but i still have my card. It is...
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    Davenport family

    I have come to a standstill with my family researches and wonder if anyone could help.My 3rd x Greatgrandfather William Davenport married Mary Jennens 9th.July 1816 at St.Edburghs,Yardley. Witnessed by Thomas Waldron. I do not know anything of his parents or possible siblings, Are St Edburghs...
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    ww1 conscientious objectors

    I wonder if anyone could help with this subject. My grandfather A.E.Davenport was a Conscientious Objector in WW1, he was a church member of Billesley Baptist church. I was told by an older family member a few years ago that he was 'a door man in Prison' but i suspect he was well behind a...
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    Bromsgrove street

    I wonder if anyone can help me with this ,my grandfathers family had a printing business in Bromsgrove st from at least 1861 till the c1940s called Stevens. i understand that the original painted name was still visible above the shop front a few years ago. would you know of this business or have...
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