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I can now let you all know the reason I went to Key Hill Cemetery today. I went to find the grave of David Barr relative of our own Brenda Barr Phillips. I am pleased to say with the help of Brian and Colin we found the memorial and I took photo's and recorded the inscription. Brenda is happy for me to post the pictures and inscriptions here for us all to see.

Brenda wrote.. you solved one problem for me l have a picture of 2 sons of David Barrs taken in South Africa , they were visiting relatives. David Barr came from humble beginnings and went on to do well for himself (as my brother said heres a Barr that made it), he was a very strong Weslyan Methodist and was quite involved with the church and travelled a lot, also believed and worked at supported the beginning of the Labour movement, just about all my Barrs came from Fillongley but ended up in Aston..if l could get the book he wrote l'd be able to add more.....

You can see from the photo that their are two memorials. One is an upright stone laid down the other a flat slab. Their seems to be a connection with the Newey family of Newey and Ayre family:).
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David Barr married Amelia Green Newey in 1856 Birmingham,she was born 1833 the daughter of James George Newey and Ann green who married ST Martins 1827.


In 1851 St. George Crescent,Birmingham

James George Newey age 54 and wife Ann age 47( Hook and eye manufacturer employing 5 men 5 women)
children
William 26
Elizabeth 25
Martha 21
Amelia G 18
Ann13
Clement 11
Mary 9
Walter 7. all family born birmingham.

Think I read somewhere that he invented the modern hair grip.
 
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Another grave found and photographed - Well done Wendy, Brian and Colin!
I have a feeling you will get a lot of information on this one Wendy :)
 
Alberta said:
David Barr married Amelia Green Newey in 1856 Birmingham,she was born 1833 the daughter of James George Newey and Ann green who married ST Martins 1827.


In 1851 St. George Crescent,Birmingham

James George Newey age 54 and wife Ann age 47( Hook and eye manufacturer employing 5 men 5 women)
children
William 26
Elizabeth 25
Martha 21
Amelia G 18
Ann13
Clement 11
Mary 9
Walter 7. all family born birmingham.

Think I read somewhere that he invented the modern hair grip.
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This is very interesting as I remember my father telling me he knew Mr Newey and he had a great business because his grandfather invented the hair grip. Well I never thought of that when I started this thread!
 
Wendy said:
This is very interesting as I remember my father telling me he knew Mr Newey and he had a great business because his grandfather invented the hair grip. Well I never thought of that when I started this thread!
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How strange that your dad knew Mr Newey! Sometimes I can't believe how many 'funny' connections are made on this forum :)
 
Here are the memorial inscriptions which make sad reading as they lost so many children.

Flat slab

In Cherished Memory of Children of
James Clement and Sarah Newey
Annie Gertrude
Who died May 8th 1870 aged 2
Florence Mary who died April 27th 1883 aged 6
In loving memory of David Barr who died March 9th 1910 in his 79 th year
Servant of god well done
And of Amelia Green beloved wife of David Barr who died March 18th 1885 aged 52 years.
Until the day break and shadows flee away
Also children of David and Amelia G. Barr
Bertram Ernest Eric Harvard Victor Eugene Effie Zaida who died in infancy
And Gertrude Agatha who died Nov 13th 1880 aged 15 years.

Upright Memorial
James George Newey who died March 28th 1863 aged 66 years.
When he had served his generation according to the will of god he fell on sleep.
And of Ann beloved wife of the above who died April 30th 1868 aged 64 years
Forever in the Lord
Also of Martha Ann Newey daughter of the above who died January 5th 1897 aged 57 years.
Also of Mary Jane beloved wife of Arthur A Smith of Natal South Africa who died May 13th 1886 aged 44 years.
She lives whom we call dead
Also of Jane beloved wife of Walter John Newey who died January 19th 1868 aged 25 years.
 
I think this is the Newey family in 1841... (ages were rounded up/down in this census)
Place: Birmingham -Warwickshire
Civil Parish: B'ham (St George)
Address: Summer Lane

Surname First name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born
NEWEY James M 42 Gilt Toy Maker (This did not mean toys as we know them, they were trinkets and accesseries) Warwickshire
NEWEY Jas M 72 Warwickshire (This looks like James' father also a James)
NEWEY Ann F 38 Warwickshire
NEWEY Willm M 18 Warwickshire
NEWEY Elizth F 16 Warwickshire
NEWEY Martha F 11 Warwickshire
NEWEY Emelia F 8 Warwickshire
NEWEY Ann F 4 Warwickshire
NEWEY James M 18m Warwickshire
PARSONS Martha F 17 Female Servant Warwickshire
 
hi i wonder if anyone could tell me where the graves are in key hill and or reup photos?? as id be interested in knowing where some of the neweys are. thanks
 
Wendy said:
I can now let you all know the reason I went to Key Hill Cemetery today. I went to find the grave of David Barr relative of our own Brenda Barr Phillips. I am pleased to say with the help of Brian and Colin we found the memorial and I took photo's and recorded the inscription. Brenda is happy for me to post the pictures and inscriptions here for us all to see.

Brenda wrote.. you solved one problem for me l have a picture of 2 sons of David Barrs taken in South Africa , they were visiting relatives. David Barr came from humble beginnings and went on to do well for himself (as my brother said heres a Barr that made it), he was a very strong Weslyan Methodist and was quite involved with the church and travelled a lot, also believed and worked at supported the beginning of the Labour movement, just about all my Barrs came from Fillongley but ended up in Aston..if l could get the book he wrote l'd be able to add more.....

You can see from the photo that their are two memorials. One is an upright stone laid down the other a flat slab. Their seems to be a connection with the Newey family of Newey and Ayre family:).
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Happened upon this thread by chance. Was looking for reference to St. George's Crescent as I hadn't heard of it but thought it would be in the area of St. Georges Church. I am researching the Newey family so was thrilled to then find reference to James George Newey who is was one of my 4 x grandfather's sons, therefore my 3 x great uncle. I had absolutely no idea that this was the Newey family who established Newey and Ayre. James George Newey's youngest sister Ann was my 3 x great grandmother. I understand there is a Newey thread so am off now to do some more exploring.
 
Wendy could I please take advantage of your very kind offer to do look ups for burials at Key Hill. If it is no trouble would you please look for a Stephen Mills died 1875. He was married to Ann Newey who was the sister of James George Newey who along with other member's of his family were buried here. It is a long shot but I would be very interested to see if my thoughts pan out. Stephen Mills son was also called Stephen James Mills.
 
Here you are Jules
The memorial is there but sadly buried along with many others in the 1960's. Thank goodness the inscription was saved.
Key Hill - N 78
In memory of Francis Clement MILLS who died March 18th 1845 aged 5 years. Francis Clement (Frank) son of Stephen James & Ellen MILLS died January 9th 1873 aged 3 years & 4 months. Stephen MILLS died December 14th 1875 aged 78. Ann MILLS widow of the above died October 31st 1878 aged 72 years. Notes: - Flat slab stone. Memorial buried on site. Pike list
 
Could I trouble you again Wendy - is there a burial for an Emma Wilson died around/before 1891. Wife of a Jabez Stead Wilson, daughter of Stephen Mills and Ann Newey.
 
I couldn't find Emma although there are three. I would need a death date to confirm. I did find this inscription which may be a connection to the family of Newey and Eyre.
Key Hill N 10
IN memory of Thomas Eyre son of John & Ann Wilson who died May 3rd 1856 aged 77 years. Notes: - Flat slab stone. Memorial buried on site.

This was the only other Emma Wilson.

Key Hill - N 204
In memory of John Ashlin Wilson who died August 3rd 1861 aged 58 years. Emma Wilson 188 - 1917. Notes: - Flat slab stone. Memorial buried on site.
 
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Thank you so much for your time in looking for me Wendy. Unfortunately I cannot find a date of death for Emma Wilson nee Newey.

I am interested in the connection of the Newey family with the company of Newey and Eyre. My branch of the Newey's founded the company Newey Bros in Brearley Street which were the hook and eye manufacturers. My 4 x great grandfather founded the company which became Newey Bros. and I think invented the hair grip. Newey and Eyre seem to be an electrical company. I am very much in the dark regarding this and would welcome any info about this connection if any. Thanks again for all your help.
 
How interesting my father who was born in Aston in 1911, he told me when I was young he knew Mr Newey. He told me he invented the hair grip. Sadly my father died when I was 15. I remember what he told me but never researched it. The Newey family seem to be buried in the same area of the Cemetery in section N.
 
Wendy how interesting that our ancestors knew each other. I feel other members of our family probably did as well. From memory you had ancestor's living at the top of Burbury Street - my grandparents lived there at the same time if I remember correctly. Interesting I have just found a burial record for James Newey Snr who died in 1848 - his address is recorded as Wheeler Street. I think he may not have been buried at Key Hill but at St. Mary's in Handsworth. Do you know by any chance is any similar recording of headstones has been done for this church also?
 
Jules65 : James newey snr was buried 26 April 1848 at st Marys . I didn't know about the wheeler street bit so wasn't able to narrow it down before .


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How interesting that our ancestors lives entwined. That would have been my father's grandfather in Burbury Street so maybe his father knew them and the names were passed down or they kept in touch. I don't know. Still very interesting.
 
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