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    William McGregor

    Many thanks indeed i must have for our Ancestral Tree . Thanks for all the comments its been great to hear from everyone I colourized the team photo come up ok . But had better luck with his headshot
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    William McGregor

    Thank you for your help
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    William McGregor

    Thanks that a great photo will used this on his Ancestry page for sure . You have all been so helpfull
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    William McGregor

    Thank you very much for your help 1891 cencus Shows he lived in Aston but no Address . That why i assumed he was always in Summer lane William age 44 wife Jessie age 43 Son William age 13 Daughter jessie age 11 both at school along with live in Servant Emmie Shaw age 21 from Aston [ Note Wife...
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    William McGregor

    Thank you thats great story . dose it by chance have the name of his store
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    William McGregor

    Thank you very much . He owned a Drapery shop of the corner of Sunnerlane & brealey st from about 1870 until his death in 1911 as well it must of been a very busy shop he had 5 assistance at some stage . would love to no what it was called in the day
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    William McGregor

    Hello Anthony from Australia . Reserching family tree of my Great x 4 Grandfather brother William McGregor he was a Draper but it appears that he lived at 301 Sumerlane from 1870 onwards. and was Chairman of Aston Villa for many years im looking for advice on were i may find local information...
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