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Cross George Family

Ray Griffiths

Ray Griffiths

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Hi help needed.

I'm researching details of my family and need info on my Granddad George Cross Snr. married to Emily lived in Sandy Lane, Aston He was a Motorman on BCT trams, No 2,78,79.

I believe he had a relation who was licensee at the Midland Pub in Saltley.

Any info with regards to the Cross family would be much appreciated.

Its funny you don't realize till the family has gone how little info you know about your family.

I've been told Grand dad liked a drink.

I remember him telling the tale that there was a prize at Miller Street Tram Depot for any body who could take a drink in every pub from Aston Cross to Steelehouse Lane and still be standing.

A little research has shown there was a pub on practically every corner.

Many thanks great website enjoy reading the items carry on with the good work, us Brummie have got to stick together these days e do't won' the breed to die out.
 
Re: Info George Cross Family

Info from electoral rolls:
1918. For 6, Sandy Lane, Aston: George Spencer Cross Absent voter: In 14th RWR. (Royal Warwickshire Regiment?)
1920. 6, Sandy Lane, Aston: George Spencer Cross, Ada Cross and William Albert Didsbury.
1925/30. 6, Sandy Lane, Aston: George Spencer Cross and Ada Cross.
1935. 6, Sandy Lane, Aston: George Spencer Cross, Ada Cross and George Howard Samuel Cross.
1939. 6, Sandy Lane, Aston: George Spencer Cross, Ada Emily Cross and Dora Elizabeth Cross.

In 1925 George also had an allotment in Wood Lane, Erdington.

From free BMD:
George Spencer Cross birth registered Aston, 3rd quarter 1887, vol 6d page 406.
Marriage registered 3rd quarter 1911 George S Cross and Ada E Jukes. Vol 6d page 352.

Births 'Cross' with Mother's Maiden Name 'Jukes' registered Aston:
2nd quarter 1912: Martha L Cross.
2nd quarter 1913: George H S Cross.
4th quarter 1915: Beatrice E Cross.
3rd quarter 1917: Elizabeth D Cross.
1st quarter 1920: Rosie N Cross.
2nd quarter 1924: Charles H Cross.
And registered Birmingham North:
2nd quarter 1928: Doris B Cross.
 
Re: Info George Cross Family

In the 1891 Census, 3 year old George S Cross, his brother Thomas H Cross (8), and sisters Jane H Cross (6) and Anne (2) are with their parents Howard G Cross (33) and Martha Cross (33) at 12, Bright Street, Aston.

Subsequently, later electoral rolls Give Thomas' second name as Howard.
 
Re: Info George Cross Family

The 1901 Census has George, his Father Howard, brother Thomas and sister Anne at 3 back of 126 Long Acre, Aston (close to Nechells). Also there is 14 year old 'visitor' Edward T Williams.

There has been a death recorded in Aston of Martha Cross, in the first quarter of 1892.
 
Re: Info George Cross Family

George's father is probably: Howard George Cross, birth registered 1st quarter 1858 at Wolverhampton, vol 6b page 440.
His marriage to Martha Morris is registered at Aston, 1st quarter 1880 vol 6d page 427.
The certificate for this marriage will give their ages, and their respective fathers names and occupations.
 
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