Hi Dave, In my Family Tree, I have,
William Hands, Born 1820, Died 25 Nov 1897 at 274 Arthur Street, Birmingham. His first wife is
Sarah Addleton, Born 1818, died 4 Aug 1859, 4 Court, Vauxhall Rd, Aston. Second wife is Angelina Morris, Born 1828.
Their Children are
Jane Hands, Born 7 Feb 1855, 4 Court, Vauxhall Rd, Aston. Died 1 Jul 1929, Hallam Hospital, West Bromwich
She married Alfred Henry Hands, my Gt Gt Grandfathers brother, (Born 28 July 1845, at 8 Blews Street, Birmingham). Marriage date is 25 Nov 1876. St Peter & Paul's Church, Parish of Aston. Jane Hands is age 21, spinster & Alfred Henry Hands is a widower, age 31, a Jeweller. Addresses are, Jane, Alma Street & Alfred, Gower Street. Both fathers are, William Hands.
Other children of William Hands & Sarah Addleton are:
Annie Hands, Born 1852 and William Hands, Born 1859.
Alfred Henry Hands, Born 28 July 1845, first marriage was to Julia Jane Courtly, Born 1844, died 30 April 1874 at 52 Prescott Street. They married, 10 April 1864.
Alfred Henry Hands is (I think) our connection. His parents are my Gt Gt Gt Grandparents, they are:
William Hands, Born 1816, Birmingham and Mary Ann Probert, Born 1816, Birmingham. They married on 9 June 1833, St Mary's, Handsworth,Stafford.
Their children are:
George Hands, Born 1835
Clara Hands, Born 1837
Philip William Hands, Born 1838 (my Gt Gt Grandfather). He is known as William throughout the Census, except for 1881, when, his name becomes Philip William Hands, (his Birth name).
Catherine Hands, Born 1840
Alfred Henry Hands, Born 28 July 1845 at 8 Blews Street. (Husband of Jane Hands, Born 1855)
All Born Birmingham.
I hope this is helpful to you and not too confusing, as I know it has confused me.
If you have any further info, I would be grateful to hear from you.
Joan Harvey (nee Hands)
Thanks for the information. Yes I agree that the connection between the two families are Alfred Henry HANDS and Jane (Catherine?) HANDS. Apart from the children of this marriage, I have no further information, as I am tracing Jane's brother William's family. Is there anything specific that I may be able to supply regarding my HANDS family? However, if I find anything that maybe useful I will contact you.
Best wishes for the coming year
Dave Brennan