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John Alfred Jennings

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John is listed on his will dated 1927 as Gentleman Estate Agent of 48 Robert Road Handsworth. His first wife Ann née Wiseman must have died some time after 1901 after the birth of their son John Charles Jennings. I know in 1913 he was living at no 284 Burbury Street Lozells. John Alfred then married a lady named Nellie Edith ? I have not yet found this marriage. I also don't know when he changed his profession from Baker and Grain Dealer to Estate Agent. Once again any information would be helpful.
 
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Wendy
Hope this is of some help

John was living at 284 Burbury St in 1908.1912 and 1921
In 1904 the only john Jennings listed privately were
Jennings John, 230 Lozells road
Jennings John, Percy villas, Bristol rdi.
Northfield

In 1896 the only john Jennings listed privately were
Jennings Jn. 61 Greenfield rd. Harborne
Jennings John, 9 St. Mary st. Lady wood
Jennings Jn.273 St.Paul's rd.Smethwick

And I don’t think one of these was he.(But note commercial listing for 1896 and before, below)


In the commercial listings

1862
john Jennings, baker 59, Lancaster St
John Jennings, baker,29,newtown row
1893
Jennhgs John, baker and grocer (no number given, but just before lozells road)
1876 and 1880
Jennings John, baker & shopkeeper, 2 Burbury st. Lozells rd
1884
Jennings Jn. baker & shopkeeper, 306 Burbury st. Lozells rd
1888, 1892, 1896
Jennings Jn. baker & corn dealer, 306 Burbury st. Lozells)

1904
Jennings John, butcher, 246 Winson Green road & coal
dealer, 1 Franklin street, Winson green
Jennings John, grocer, & agent for W. & A. Gilbey Limited,
• wine & spirit merchants, 50 Reservoir road, Edgbaston
& 98 & 99 Ladywood road, Edgbaston
Jennings John, shopkeeper, 7 Holland street, Parade
Jennings John T. shoeing smith, Speedwell road, Hay Mill,
Yardley
1908
Jennings John, butcher, 203 Windmill lane, Smethwick &
90 & 246 Winson Green rd & pork butcher, 141 High
street, Smethwick
Jennings John, grocer, & agent for W. & A. Gilbey Limited,
wine & spirit merchants, 50 Reservoir road, Edgbaston
& 98 & 99 Ladywood road, Edgbaston
Jennings John, shopkeeper, 138 Hope street
1912
Jennings John, grocer, 98 & 99 Lady wood road, Edgbaston
Jennings Jn. shopkpr. 64, & cart hirer 60, Lower Tower st

1921
Jennings John, engraver, n Vyse street
Jennings Jn, shopkpr. 64, & cart hirer 60, Lower Tower st
Jennings John W. carpenter, 245A, Bevington road,.Aston
 
Wendy John Alfred Jennings married an ALICE Wiseman in 1893 and their son John charles was born in 1895.
1901 Anglesey ~Street ,Aston Manor
Alfred Jennings age 33 b. birmingham Baker (Bread)
Alice age 33 b. Sheerness Kent
John C age 5
 
Oh my goodness what a brilliant lot you are now I have so much information. This will keep me going for weeks. The problem I have is my great grandfather was John Jennings his son was John Alfred Jennings and his son was John Charles Jennings.
Alberta I made a mistake with John Alfred's wife it was indeed Alice not Ann and I know she died but I haven't found the record yet. I know John Charles was still alive in 1919 he was present at his grandfathers funeral. I have found also he was listed as Charles not John although this was his birth name. Thank you mikegee and Alberta for your wonderful help. The time is appreciated.:)
 
Wendy you may have this, but if not...
1891 Census
Place: Aston -Warwickshire
Civil Parish: Aston
Ecclesiastical Parish: St Silas
Address: 306 Burbury St

Surname First name(s) Rel Status Sex Age Occupation Where Born JENNINGS John Head M M 65 Baker(Em'er) Leicestershire - Lutterworth
JENNINGS Margaret Wife M F 54 Warwickshire - Birmingham
JENNINGS Elizabeth Ann Dau S F 27 Warwickshire - Birmingham
JENNINGS John Alfred Son S M 25 Warwickshire - Birmingham
JENNINGS Ada Rose Dau S F 22 Teacher Warwickshire - Birmingham
JENNINGS Priscilla Dau S F 20 Warwickshire - Aston
JENNINGS Florence May Dau S F 10 Warwickshire - Aston
 
I do have this Chris it,s my gt grandfather and my grandfather. John Alfred was my grandfathers brother and as usual I can't find much after 1901.
Thank you once again for your help and thoughtfulness Chris. Have a lovely Christmas to you and all your family.:)
 
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