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  1. M

    Local PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS

    Many thanks for all these photos. Grandpa Albert was the image of Arthur. Albert obviously shared his brother's passion and talent for golf. Will share with other family and ask if they have any more info, but unlikely. If I'm ever back in England, I'd be proud to visit Sandwell GC. Best...
  2. M

    Local PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS

    Hello again Allan, couldn't access the instructions for uploading photos, so just muddled along - might not have done it right. Anyway, photo of Albert Hancox is in album 'Hancox'. Albert stated on his emigration papers that he was a pro golfer in Birmingham (no idea which GC). He made his...
  3. M

    Local PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS

    Thank you Allan. Really great to see these photos; others in family will enjoy them. Arthur was a twin, his brother moved to Australia. Arthur's nephew remembers travelling to visit Arthur's daughter in Wales - so definitely the right family. We are interested in any/all info you have on...
  4. M

    Local PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS

    Greetings from Canada. I'm the grandson of Albert HANCOX, who was a professional golfer born in Brimingham and settled in Ontario Canada after WW1. One of Albert's brothers was Arthur HANCOX, also a professional golfer, who stayed in Birmingham. Arthur was born in 1886, married Annie Stennett...
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