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    Goldingay Aston

    Hi Paul I think we're related to the same line Henry Goldingay b.1791 appears to be have been the last farmer in the family. His sons and grandsons appear to have all gone into canals, His son Josiah b.1816 went into the canal industry and lots of his children were born along canal routes. His...
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    Goldingay Aston

    I think it sounds like the same Josiah Goldingay born approx 1816, married to Phoebe Robinson in my family tree. Josiah would be my Great-Great Grandfather. He seems a bit of a character. He was prosecuted for stealing a barge full of coal and also appears to have fought in the crimea war. The...
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    The footballing Deveys

    Ray Devey (Birmingham City footballer) used to live nextdoor to us in Blackford Road in Shirley until 1983 when he retired and moved to Wooton Wawen. His wife and daughter used to help out at the club too, working in the staff / players tea room /bar. They'd often get footballers (including...
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