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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Thank you!!
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Ya know it surprises me that the picture of Sam is there but not his dad John . I believe it was John who funded Barclays Bank and hsbc .
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Ok great thank you . Would the tower in London have information on the Galton’s or copies of arm’s records. CG
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    That’s what I was figuring but didn’t know if some buildings survived then torn down in the late 1800’s Thanks CG
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Yes I have done that . I’m looking for photos of the foundry or homes in addition to photos of people. Thank you
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Thank you CG
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    I’m planning a trip to Birmingham to do research. When? As soon as flight fares drop. So it could be a bit. Appreciate your help. CG
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Are you able to forward it on? CG
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    I’m wondering if there is any information further back past John sr. and Sam sr. CG
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    Looking for info ,Galton

    Yes that might be him Thank you
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    Looking for info ,Galton

    Looking for information on Rueben Galton , he left Dorset I believe for Nova Scotia late 1700’s looking for evidence of his parents. Charles Galton
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Yes after reading a few pages, she is a professor from Stanford so anything coming out of California west coast should be treated with caution.
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Agree lyn Charles Galton
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    I think the author is from Stanford or Berkeley University in California. I find it humorous for her book to call it violent making of an industrial revolution… but then talks about Pacifists. (Again before I comment I should read it). But there was a prof from California who spoke about the...
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Ah thanks I will enjoy reading it. CG
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    I agree and to lump the entire family into that category seams odd. I highly doubt that John sr. , jr and Sam were Pacifists seeing that they were the largest supplier guns and locks. But what do I know. Charles Galton
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    Pacifism in Birmingham’s history

    Just curious and where are you obtaining your information? Charles Galton
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