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    Wanted book

    Searching for a copy of Seventh Heaven, Aston Villa's Victorious 1957 cup campaign by Colin J. Abbott. Tried library but not available and searched on line but no luck to date. Any one have a copy?
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    Whalton or Wall

    William Whalton (Wall?) enlisted in Militia 13.2.1906 in Wolverhampton aged 18 years 2 months (given age). Groom by trade. Address given 28 Walsall Street. Names father as William Wall, address 18 Pipers Row, Wolverhampton. Two brothers named, John and Thomas, both serving soldiers, John in the...
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    Ratchford, Harry

    Harry Ratchford born 1891 abt. Birmingham son of James and Emily Ratchford. Having problem finding birth record for Harry and also 1901 census with Harry on. Have 1911 census and his age shown as 20 (serving 2nd Bn. Worcesters in India). Service papers (Militia) give his age as 17 years 4 months...
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    Shannon, George

    George Shannon b. 1893 abt. Stoke Newington, son of George Shannon. 1911 census he is a bandsman aged 18 serving with the 2nd battalion Worcestershire Regiment in India (Jhansi) but is listed as John Shannon (service number correct). George enlisted 11th August 1908 at Stratford, London aged...
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    Parker, William Howard

    William Howard Parker b. 1889 Birmingham, son of William Parker. Lived at No 4 Trenvall(?) Avenue, Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook (1907). Having trouble finding census records etc. for him. Any help would be much appreciated. Peter
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    Owen, James

    James Owen b. 1881 abt. Dudley, Worcestershire. Have an address for James (1920ish) at 4 court 2 house Birmingham Street, Dudley, Worcestershire but have not been able to find any record(s) for him. Also the name Llewellyn Owen a sibling? Any help would be appreciated. Peter
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    Nash, Luke John

    Luke John Nash born Birmingham c1886. Have searched for a birth for the above named (1880 - 1890) without success but have a Lucas Nash for 1887. Luke was KiA 14.11.1914 and his sole legatee shown on Army Register of Soldiers effects was his brother, George Lot (George Lot Nash?). Have found...
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    Haydon, edwin

    Edwin Haydon b. c1889 Birmingham (Hockley Heath 1911 census). Absent voters list 1918 14 Lozells Road under name Edwin Frederick Haydon. 1920 ER again 14 Lozells Road (also a Nellie Haydon and a Harry Watson at this address). A Edwin F. Haydon married a Nellie Watson Sept. Q. 1917. Have not...
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    Mucklow, missing sibling

    John James and Emma Jane Mucklow (nee Finch) m. 1884. According to 1911 census 7 children born alive from this marriage, 4 still living, 3 having died. I can account for six but the seventh eludes me. Walter b. 1886, John Edmund b, 1887, Francis Mary b. 1889, twins George and William b. Sept. Q...
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    MORRIS, Clara

    Clara Morris lived at 23 Ashted Row at some time (1914-15 ish). A son Samuel and a daughter Emily are the only 2 family members I know about). Son born Walsall? Another address 28 Rirly? (not clear) Road, Winson Green (again 1914 - 15ish). Son Samuel KiA 21.10.14 2nd Worcesters (address...
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    Morgan, Henry William

    Having problems finding info regards census info, 1891, 1901 and 1911 for Henry William Morgan. Born June Q. 1885 son of Isaac Morgan. Married 30.04.1911 Violet May Stanley (Henry aged 26). Address given 80 Newton Road for William and 61 Newton Road Violet (but in fact 80 Newton Rd. was Violet's...
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    Mills, Arthur

    Born 1888 Birmingham. Parents Frederick and Emily Mills. Looking for evidence that he lived at No 4 Jones buildings, Upper Thomas Street, Aston 1903/4. Have 1891, 1901 and 1911 census info but none have the above address. . Regards Peter
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    MILLS, John Thomas

    John T. Mills b. 1886 Cradley Heath, Staffs. Father Arthur, mother Mary Ann. Older sister and brother, Beatrice and Joseph. One address known (1903) Cross street, Netherton (number?). Have not found a single census for him (after much searching) and about to give up but hoping some one seeing...
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    McEntyre, Frank

    Frank McEntyre b. 1888 son of Patrick and Kate McEntyre. Have 1891,1901 and 1911 census details. Believe he lived at Railway Street, West Bromwich (just before WW1 I believe) number unknown. Understand he took up cycle racing winning numerous prizes. Any information regarding the address in West...
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    Mason, John

    John Mason b. 1885 abt. Any record to show him living at 41 Temple Road, Willenhall, Staffs. (around 1919-20) would be most helpful. A married man but wife's first name unknown. Regards Peter
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    Hayden, George

    Trouble finding 1901 and 1911 census for George b. 14th December 1886, Birmingham. Son of George and Maggie Heyden. 1891 census and 1939 Register available and also ER 1920 1935. m. Annie Maria Aston 26th December 1912 (he was a postman at this time). Known address 77 Peel Street. Any help...
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    Hubble - Harrison

    Not much to go on but trying to find info on Hubble - Harrison. No first name regards Hubble (Mrs) but Ellen for Harrison. Have address that connects both, 3 Court 1 House, Cox Street, Birmingham. 1906 to 1909 period Ellen Harrison was living at this address (boarder?) widow aged about 45. Any...
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    Griffiths, Frederick

    Frederick Griffiths born 4th August 1884 Great Malvern, Worcestershire. I can't find any census (or birth, marriage ) record(s) for Frederick. Have an address (1918) Rose Cottage, Malvern Link, Worcestershire. The birth and address info are from PoW record for Frederick (taken prisoner April...
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    GREAVES, Benjamin

    Benjamin Greaves b. Birmingham 1885 abt. Found on ER 1920, 25, 35 living at 23 Quinton Buildings, Ledsam St., Birmingham. Possible marriage to Annie (?) and a daughter also called Annie (ER info). Have not found any census records or a marriage that seems correct with what little I have...
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    Garrett - Garratt?

    Alfred Garrett/Garratt b. 1886 abt. Known address 5 Heeley Road, Bournbrook. 1911 census serving soldier, single (Worc. Reg. 7997). Electoral reg. 1918, 20 and 22 for above address. Married by 1914 but can't find a marriage. 1920 ER names Alfred and Annie at 5 Heeley Road, could she be his...
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