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    Shop at 307 Charles Rd Small Heath 1939

    I am told this shop was owned by Frederick Eli Johnson. Can anyone give me any more details, please? What type of shop was it? Does anyone know the family? How long did Frederick have the shop? I know there was a couple registered there, too, the Ellisons. Were they relatives? A memory or...
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    Fox Hollies Road Almshouses Charles Lane Trust

    Anyone heard of the Charles Lane Trust Houses in Fox Hollies Rd, please? I think my grandfather spent some time at 95 Lanes Trust Houses in 1950. He died in 1951 at 384 Tessall Lane which I think was the Joseph Sheldon Hospital. I think there was a mental problem. Anyone any idea how I could...
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    Hollymoor Hospital 384 Tessall Lane

    Hi All, Can anyone tell me if 384 Tessall Lane is a euphemism for any asylum etc? My grandfather died there in 1951 and I'm pretty sure it was either Joseph Sheldon Hospital or John Connelly Hospital but don't know how to find out. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Maggie
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    Where would war death be registered?

    Can anyone tell me where the death would be registered of someone who died abroad, in Palestine, please? He was in the Army, so would it be registered where his regiment was situated? Thanks, Maggie
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    Johnson William James -can you help find him?

    Hi there, I am trying to trace an ancestor called William James Johnson, known as 'Billy' born between 1880 & 1900. Details I know about him are He had red hair His father's name was Samuel. He had a brother, Charlie He was born in Scotland He was a soldier-seargeant Died in Palestine around...
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