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    Cornwell - birth/baptism - 1820/1822

    Russc Many thanks. Have replied to your email. aimac
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    Cornwell - birth/baptism - 1820/1822

    Hi Russ, Since the original posting I have discovered that my relation, Ann Cornwell was probably born in 1818 in Henley in Arden. Her father Job born circa 1781 in Warwickshire lived according to the 1841 and 1851 censuses in Birmingham, in one with a Benjamin Cornwell. He died after 1851. Ann...
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    Allen - Birmingham jewellers 1700s- 1900s

    Yes, James is also my ancestor - I have replied to you via your thread on Churches. aimac21
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    Marriage look up please 1814 - Allen/Hands

    Perpetuum, Delighted to see your post - I'd pretty much given up ! Equally pleased that you seem to confirm my findings. Would be happy to share what I have with you and discover anything new that you have found. Not sure if you realise that I'm descended from Charles' son, also a John James. A...
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    Birth look up please - Allen

    Shera - many thanks for that look up.
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    Birth look up please - Allen

    Could someone very kindly do a look up for James Allen baptised 30th September 1794 ? An address and/or occupation of father of interest to me. Thanks
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    Allen Family Birmingham

    Peter W Just seen this post. Williams Allen was the brother of my ancestor John James Allen. William and John were the children of Charles and Ann Allen. Charles was a brass caster. I have more info if you want it. aimac21
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    Allen Family Birmingham

    Jannywanny I notice that you mention in your quest for info the surnames Allen and Hands. I have both names among ancestors and have been told of a possible link by another Allen researcher between the two families. Interested to know what your connection is ? aimac21
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    St David's, Highgate

    Can anyone help with a general query ? My ancestor (an unmarried mother) married a widower at St David's in 1870. She and the man she married were both born and lived in Herefordshire and after their marriage moved to Malvern in Worcestershire. Neither had any connection with Birmingham. I have...
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    Look up - baptisms

    What a speedy reply ! Thank you so much Shera for looking.
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    Look up - baptisms

    Would be really grateful for information about two baptisms : John Allen - St Martin, 29 November 1802 William Edward Allen - St Martin, 22 September 1808 Curious to know if they are brothers and the occupation of the father. Many thanks.
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    Cornwell - birth/baptism - 1820/1822

    Shera have tried without success to reply twice ! Just to say many thanks for your help.
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    Cornwell - birth/baptism - 1820/1822

    Would be very grateful for some information about the birth of an Ann Cornwell. Married in 1839 in Dudley her marriage certificate shows her as resident in Handsworth, daughter of Job Cornwell. The IGI shows an Ann Cornwell baptised at St. Martin's 1822, mother Obedience. Could this be one and...
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    St Phillips Birmingham Look Ups

    Very interested in details of births for James Allen born 1812 (christened 1813), Thomas Allen born 1818 (christened 1821) and Mary Ann Allen born and christened 1821. All at St Phillips. Any info most welcome, in particular occupation of father. Many thanks.
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    Marriage look up please 1814 - Allen/Hands

    Steve and Pomogolian - many thanks to both of you for your input:)
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    St Phillips Birmingham Look Ups

    Steve - thank you again for you help and will IM you.
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    St Phillips Birmingham Look Ups

    Hi Steve, Thanks so much for that info. Quite a surprise but confirmation of what I had suspected ! Just about to IM you. Really grateful for your help.
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    St Phillips Birmingham Look Ups

    Wendy - thanks for that info. Hadn't realised they were at Birmingham Central Library ! :blush:
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    St Phillips Birmingham Look Ups

    Sorry All ! That should have read at Aston Juxta NOT St Phillips.
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    St Phillips Birmingham Look Ups

    Just trying to pull the last few bits of a puzzle together. Would be so grateful if someone could look up a marriage at St Phillips for me. James Allen to Mary Ann Evans October 13 1823. Particularly interested to discover if James Allen was a widower and his occupation/trade. Thanks very much...
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