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Hello, I have tried searching in the forums looking for some advice on how to find further information about one my ancestors. I am hoping that someone will be able to help. I have found an Insolvency Notice in the London Gazette 21st May 1850. Issue number: 21097 Page number: 1473:
In the...
I am trying to gain information about a Walter Jenney, in particular his parents and birth certificate.
In the 1881 census sheet (RG11/2998) for the Municipal Ward of St. Mary, Birmingham he was listed as being +/- 29, living at 15 Newton Street. His trade was listed as Marine Store Dealer. The...