James Baragwanath & Co

[Anthony Collins]

James Baragwanath was my great grandfather, so it's fascinating to read all the history that has been posted in this thread. One of his daughters (Irene) married my grandfather (Arthur Gilbert)- who didnt't work in the markets but set up an advertising agency in Birmingham (Mundy, Gilbert and Troman). My father started a wholesale business in Birmingham market with John Harris (who also had a family history working in the market) and they diversified into a small chain of fruit and veg shops (Stanways) . Sadly the supermarkets took over control and the shops had to close. I have many happy memories of going to the market 40 years ago at 4 in the morning- so full of life and banter!

Hi Andrew. I am researching the Bowen family (my mother's line) and her uncle Thomas Oliver Bowen married May Baragwanath. I have researched the Baragwanath family a little bit if you are interested. Anthony Collins

 

[Andrew Gilbert]

Hi Anthony, thanks for getting in touch yes I would be very interested. Colonel Jim (Thomas) Bowen was my fathers only cousin. I'm not that up to speed with much of the family history but I know my Mum is so we would delighted to have anything information you have . Andrew

 

[pjmburns]

My father started a wholesale business in Birmingham market with John Harris (who also had a family history working in the market) and they diversified into a small chain of fruit and veg shops (Stanways) .

I think I used to shop in a greengrocers called Stanway's in Shirley on Stratford Road.

 

[Andrew Gilbert]

I think I used to shop in a greengrocers called Stanway's in Shirley on Stratford Road.

Yes that was one of Dad's shops!

 

[Andrew Gilbert]

Hi Andrew. I am researching the Bowen family (my mother's line) and her uncle Thomas Oliver Bowen married May Baragwanath. I have researched the Baragwanath family a little bit if you are interested. Anthony Collins

Hi Anthony. Thank you again for your response. Speaking to my Mum I understand you've been on touch with her and we would be very interested in any information you have on the Bowens/Baragwanaths. Best wishes Andrew

 

[m baragwnath]

Graham,

I don't know if the genealogists amongst us can make any helpful suggestions on the basis of available electoral role information.

One other possible line of enquiry is via telephone directory entries. The online BT Directory (Google to get the link) tells us that there is nobody of that name listed in Birmingham or adjoining counties. That means EITHER that there is no family member living in the area OR that there is someone there but they prefer to be ex-directory.

This name is apparently of Cornish origin and is fairly unusual. It would therefore be worth searching West Country locations. There are certainly three people listed in Plymouth, for example.

Chris

hi.i am a cornish baragwnath. mygrandfather dropped an a from the spelling.

 

[Anthony Collins]

James Baragwanath was my great grandfather, so it's fascinating to read all the history that has been posted in this thread. One of his daughters (Irene) married my grandfather (Arthur Gilbert)- who didnt't work in the markets but set up an advertising agency in Birmingham (Mundy, Gilbert and Troman). My father started a wholesale business in Birmingham market with John Harris (who also had a family history working in the market) and they diversified into a small chain of fruit and veg shops (Stanways) . Sadly the supermarkets took over control and the shops had to close. I have many happy memories of going to the market 40 years ago at 4 in the morning- so full of life and banter!

Hello Andrew. Thomas Oliver Bowen who was one of the sons of my great grandfather Alderman John Bowen (the builder who built the Victoria Law courts) married May Bagwananath on the 14 June 1914. I have some of the market tokens and have researched the family should you wish be in touch. Anthony Collins