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hi everyone,
I'm looking for info on my great grandad arthur simeon peakman born 1889,at 1 bath place,henry street,balsall heath.
i have my grandads birth certificate . and arthurs marriage certificate in 1911 to dorothea sharrock it has him as music-hall artist.
thankyou jaci
 
This could be your family, 1901 Census transcribed wrongly as Peckman, and Arthur is shown as being Arthur S Peakman on the original. James Peakman was an insurance agent, born in Birmingham. Mary born in Ledbury, Worcestershire.

Name:Arthur Peckman Age:11
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1890
Relation:Son
Father's Name:James A
Mother's Name:Mary M
Gender:Male
Where born:Bham, Worcestershire,
England Civil Parish:Yardley
Ecclesiastical parish:Sparkhill St John the Evangelist Town:Greet
CountyWarwickshire
Street address:69 Albion Road
Registration district:Solihull HouseholdMembers:
Name Age
James A Peckman 43
Mary M Peckman 43
Frederick J S Peckman 18
Harry Peckman 17
Beatrice M Peckman 15
Arthur Peckman 11
Ethel M Peckman 10
Catherine H Peckman 5

I then looked for the family in 1891, Mary was staying in Ledbury, where she was born, with Eliza Sturge, widow, age 68. She was shown as Visitor, three of the children were with her
Fred R. age 8.
Arthur age 1
Ethel M age 8 months.
The children all born Birmingham.
I haven't found James yet. I will let you know if I find him.

 
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Here is James with three more of his children all living at 41 Henry Street, Balsall Heath in 1891

James A Peakman age 33 Married. Agent
Harry do 6
Beatrice M do 4
Daisy w do 3
All born Birmingham
 
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thankyou i have census but what a keen eye you have i didnt notice the name was spelt wrong.do you which would be the best forum i to put a story on about my g,gran parents /music hall artist /and how they gave up my grandad.thankyou jaci
 
Hi jaci, I think you could post in Genealogy and Family History, you can't ask for help, but it is always nice to read other peoples family stories.

One of my fathers Uncles was an agent for 'Artists' in the early part of the last century, in other words he booked acts, or 'turns' for the theatre. I have never found any records, and long ago lost touch with that part of the family. I know he was based in Lozells.
 
Hi Jaci,

Arthur Peakman was my Grandmother's brother. If you are still interested, I have a photograph of him. I have also found him in the 1911 Census and have done some work on his career through The Stage Archive. Dorothy remains a mystery - do you have any more information on her?
 
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