If anyone is going into Birmingham Library would they be kind enough to do a look up for me Please? I am looking for WILLIAM MIDDLETON - International Genealogical Index / BI Gender: Male Marriage: 27 SEP 1801 Saint Martin, Birmingham, Warwick, England I especially want to know if William was a Bachelor or Widower Thanking you in advance. Chris

Thanks for that reply Keith! Been a wee bit busy! Midland Historical Data site has Electoral Roll info available 1912 onwards if you want to search! I'm still looking for anyone connected to Richard & Mary Ann WARD and their 5 daughters! Regards Marlene Houghton Family wrote: > Hello Chris > > This is a belated response to the correspondence below, posted 11 May. > > Mary Ann Houghton was the eldest of three daughters of Samuel Houghton > [1802-1885] and Sophia Court [1811-1844],and was baptised at Norton, > near Evesham on 27 May 1838. Samuel was the younger brother of my 2xgt > grandfather. > > I have more info on her family if you need it. > > Regards > Keith Houghton > [Sydney, Oz] > > Subject: > [B'ham] WARD > From: > Marlene Shipman <[email protected]> > Date: > Sun, 11 May 2008 21:34:33 +1200 > > To: > "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > > > Hi > Is anyone else researching these people - I'd love to make contact > with family! > Alternatively, can anyone help with any details which might help > eliminate possible partners? > I am trying to find the relatives left behind when great grands emigrated. > > Richard WARD Master Bootmaker married Mary HOUGHTON in 1864 in Evesham. > They had five daughters. > > LUCY WARD born Evesham 1865 married Richard F E HARRIS Nottingham > KATE WARD born Evesham 1868 married either HARTWELL OR PARRY 1902 in > Alcester > ALICE WARD born Alcester 1872 married George Henry BERROW 1901 Alcester > LAURA WARD born Alcester 1875 (3 possible marriages in Aston/B'ham > 1901-1905 > ANNETTE WARD born Alcester 1878 married either William J HEATH or Edward > T PARRY Kings Norton 1905 > > Thanks > Marlene > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: > Re: [B'ham] WARD > From: > "Graham Cole" <[email protected]> > Date: > Sun, 11 May 2008 22:06:14 +0100 > > To: > <[email protected]> > > > Hi Marlene, > > I don't have Mary Houghton 1864 but I do have a lot of Houghtons in Evesham > and surrounding area. Do you by any chance know the names of her parents? > > Chris > > _____________________________________________ > _____________________________________________ > > Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. > > Any problems, please contact the List Admin: [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Hello Chris This is a belated response to the correspondence below, posted 11 May. Mary Ann Houghton was the eldest of three daughters of Samuel Houghton [1802-1885] and Sophia Court [1811-1844],and was baptised at Norton, near Evesham on 27 May 1838. Samuel was the younger brother of my 2xgt grandfather. I have more info on her family if you need it. Regards Keith Houghton [Sydney, Oz] Subject: [B'ham] WARD From: Marlene Shipman <[email protected]> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:34:33 +1200 To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Hi Is anyone else researching these people - I'd love to make contact with family! Alternatively, can anyone help with any details which might help eliminate possible partners? I am trying to find the relatives left behind when great grands emigrated. Richard WARD Master Bootmaker married Mary HOUGHTON in 1864 in Evesham. They had five daughters. LUCY WARD born Evesham 1865 married Richard F E HARRIS Nottingham KATE WARD born Evesham 1868 married either HARTWELL OR PARRY 1902 in Alcester ALICE WARD born Alcester 1872 married George Henry BERROW 1901 Alcester LAURA WARD born Alcester 1875 (3 possible marriages in Aston/B'ham 1901-1905 ANNETTE WARD born Alcester 1878 married either William J HEATH or Edward T PARRY Kings Norton 1905 Thanks Marlene ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: Re: [B'ham] WARD From: "Graham Cole" <[email protected]> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:06:14 +0100 To: <[email protected]> Hi Marlene, I don't have Mary Houghton 1864 but I do have a lot of Houghtons in Evesham and surrounding area. Do you by any chance know the names of her parents? Chris

Dear Graeme, As I understand it prior to 1 July 1837, records of births, christenings (infant baptism), marriages and deaths were in the hands of clergymen of the Church of England. However Baptist births were not automatically recorded in parish records., because they conscientiously disfavoured infant baptism. A court of law often would recognised an extract from the parish records as a valid legal document, whereas Nonconformist records were usually not recognised. So you have some families in order to protect their rights conforming. Early legislation in 1695 and 1700 required Dissenter's births to be reported to the parish either to be added to the register or entered into a separate book. But this may not have been done and not all churches kept their own records. More likely of adult/believers baptism than of births. Good hunting. Ros from South Australia. You may find Geoffrey Breed's book "My ancestors were Baptists" a help.

Hi Listers I am researching the above families, well MORRIS in particular. My 2 times great grandmother was Mary Ann MORRIS born 1851 in Fenny Stratford, Bucks, her sister Adeline Eliza MORRIS born 1864 in Bow Brickhill in Bucks married Alfred William DELAHAY in 1891 in Eversholt in Bucks. Alfred was born in 1866 in Nottingham. They appear to have lived in Birmingham most of their married lives. in 1893 they were at "Goldthorne" in Drayton Road in Kings Heath and by 1898 they were at "Cloveleys" 41 Addison Road Kings Heath or Kings Norton? They had two children that I am aware of Alfred Francis Morris DELAHAY born 1893, no descendants for him have been found and Robert Cecil DELAHAY born 1898. He died in WW1 in 1917 in France and is listed on the Commonwealth Grave Site. I am hoping there may be some family around that can give me some details about this family line. My 2x GG Mary Ann MORRIS lived with a Frederick COOK and came to New Zealand along with her son Francis George Albert "Bertie" MORRIS, other siblings with Mary Ann and Adeline Eliza were Elizabeth born 1846 in Woburn, Beds, Sarah Ann born 1848 in Woburn Beds Emily born 1849 in Woburn beds (none of them married), Arthur John born 1854 in Bow Brickhill Bucks, (He went to Australia), Alfred Edward born 1855 born in Bow Brickhill (he went to America), Albert Francis born 1858 in Bow Brickhill (he went to Canada), Ellen born 1859 in Bow Brickhill she married Thomas LAMB and came to New Zealand, Mark Henry born 1862 in Bow Brickhill and Alice Maude MORRIS born 1866 in Wavendon in Bucks, she married William Thomas EDWARDS and lived in Reigate, Surrey. Their parents were Francis MORRIS and Eliza WARREN. I have found descendants of a lot of the siblings but Adeline Elizas descendants if any remain a mystery. Her husband Alfred William DELAHAY's parents were Alfred born 1843 in Birmingham and his mother was Sarah Ann TOMDROW born 1845 in Nottingham he had siblings Edith Eleanor, Jessie Tomdrow, Gertrude Evelyn, Bertha Mabel and Gwendoline Marie. Anyone who could help and suggest any avenues to find descendants would be gratefully received. One relative says his mother mentioned that Adeline Elizas husband Alfred William DELAHAY was an organist at Cadburys Model Village? Thank you Carla from Auckland New Zealand

Hello Graham, Although not non-conformist, my grandfather's sister, Rachel BROWN was christened twice. In the Parish Register of St Peter's, Liverpool, I found: -1871: baptised 1 Oct, born 17 April; Rachel, daughter of William Jackson and Mary BROWN, waterman, Birkenhead Not long after, a friend found another baptism for the same child at St Anne's, Birkenhead: -1871: Rachel, daughter of William Jackson and Mary BROWN, flatman, Flamank Street, Birkenhead, bapt 27 Aug I agree that it's unusual, but would anyone know if there was some reason why this would happen in Anglican churches? TIA, Norma in Mosgiel nr Dunedin, New Zealand robert riden wrote: > Hi Graham > It would be very unusual for people to be baptised twice. If you were > N/C you would have your children "Christened" unless a member of a > Baptist church (or similar) when the child would be dedicated and then > when old enough to make his/her own commitment would be baptised as an > adult believer. Christening would often be referred to as baptism but > we baptists would want to differentiate. > Rob

Hi Norma. I'd explained the Non-conformist / Anglican Baptism to myself as they were possibly using the Anglican baptism as a kind of "Insurance Policy" for parish relief. However, if I've got the correct person, then the N/C Baptism would have been a child too, which Rob said was unlikely as they are baptised as adults. So it's back to the drawing board for me. As to your problem. Liverpool and Birkenhead were quite a distance apart before the ferry and tunnel. Perhaps they had family on both sides who wanted to witness the Christening and they thought "What the heck, lets just have two." Just an idea. Cheers, Chris -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:eng-warks- Hello Graham, Although not non-conformist, my grandfather's sister, Rachel BROWN was christened twice. In the Parish Register of St Peter's, Liverpool, I found: -1871: baptised 1 Oct, born 17 April; Rachel, daughter of William Jackson and Mary BROWN, waterman, Birkenhead Not long after, a friend found another baptism for the same child at St Anne's, Birkenhead: -1871: Rachel, daughter of William Jackson and Mary BROWN, flatman, Flamank Street, Birkenhead, bapt 27 Aug I agree that it's unusual, but would anyone know if there was some reason why this would happen in Anglican churches? TIA, Norma in Mosgiel nr Dunedin, New Zealand

Don't know exactly where the houses are, but the foundry is about a mile from Soho House. In my opinion, you are best to forget the Museum & Art Gallery and make that a separate day out. Assuming you are equally interested in all of the other venues, they are best done as 2 sets of 3: 1) Aston Hall / Jewellery Quarter Museum / Soho House; 2) Sarehole Mill / Blakesely Hall / Aston Manor Road Transport Museum. The history bus is not necessary for a visit to the 2nd batch, as they are all on the Outer Circle Bus Route (11c clockwise or 11a anti-clockwise) and could be visited any Saturday or Sunday using a TWM day ticket (£3) or a Senior Citizens' Bus Pass. Mike Birmingham ----- Original Message ----- > Thanks to all who replied. Is Soho House near to Soho Foundry? If I > visited Soho House would I be able to see the houses at the Foundry? > Would it be logical to visit all places in one day or do I need to be > selective? > Chris

Hi Jan, I wonder if this could possibly be your Abraham? Births Sep 1852 WALTERS Abraham Dixon Birmingham 6d 21 Barb Stacey Solihull UK > Hi There are two very frustrated people who have been searching for > Abraham Dixon for quite some time now with very little results. Hope you > can help > > Abraham Dixon listed on 1871 census as being born Claverdon (?)Warks in > 1851 or 1854. First hits the radar screen in 1871 census Married Mary Ann > Cunningham in 1876 in Birmingham. Mary Ann's parentage is Irish. Appears > in 1881 1891 and 1901 census. Dies and has a death cert. His father is > listed on his marriage cert as William Dixon, born in Birmingham, a baker. > Abraham is a butcher. > > We have been unable to trace Abraham's birth or his whereabouts until > 1871. Neither are we able to trace his father William. Any ideas or help > would be appreciated. Jan Ward

Hi Marlene, I don't have Mary Houghton 1864 but I do have a lot of Houghtons in Evesham and surrounding area. Do you by any chance know the names of her parents? Chris -----Original Message----- Hi Is anyone else researching these people - I'd love to make contact with family! Alternatively, can anyone help with any details which might help eliminate possible partners? I am trying to find the relatives left behind when great grands emigrated. Richard WARD Master Bootmaker married Mary HOUGHTON in 1864 in Evesham. They had five daughters. Thanks Marlene

Kia Ora Ros! Mine are WARD fairly easy to spell but there are SOOOoooo many! Cheers Marlene Ros wrote: > Thanks Marlene > > You are right of course - and I have checked a number of sources but not > everything that is out there. I've had success with other missing people > in the past - like my John Jarvis who I eventually found as Gervice - not > the mosst common alternative spelling. Mind I found one transcribed as > James and I suppose I can see how they got from Jarvis (pretty clear to my > eyes) to James! > > But checking all the Johns without a surname is very time consuming and that > name doesn't often have any abbreviations .... Sigh > > Cheers > > Ros > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marlene > Shipman > Sent: 11 May 2008 01:27 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [B'ham] Abraham/William Dixon + more elusive williams > > Hi Jan and & Ros > Always wise to check various sources if you haven't done so already! > Ancestry, Find My Past etc and always check the originals not the > transcribed record. I have found several of my 'missing' folks by using > different sources. > Also try initials only or Wm. Willy, Willie etc. > Double check that there might not be a second marriage along the way. > Another hindrance is the possibility of "adoption". Not legally done > until the 1920s in England I believe. > Yet another problem is the GRO where one of my Baintons is recorded in a > 1940s marriage as Sainton! > I think most of our ancestors are hiding there - somewhere! > Oh the joys of research! > Good luck > Marlene > > > Ros wrote: > >> Can't help I'm afraid but I too am searching for a William - William >> Sullivan first appears for certain in 1881 census - son of William which >> does not help and Will Snr is missing from all records known. >> >> Anyone looking for a William Sullivan in Birmingham - son of William who >> > was > >> a spring maker? >> >> Ros >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jan Ward >> Sent: 10 May 2008 12:46 >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [B'ham] Abraham/William Dixon >> >> Hi There are two very frustrated people who have been searching for >> > Abraham > >> Dixon for quite some time now with very little results. Hope you can help >> >> Abraham Dixon listed on 1871 census as being born Claverdon (?)Warks in >> > 1851 > >> or 1854. First hits the radar screen in 1871 census Married Mary Ann >> Cunningham in 1876 in Birmingham. Mary Ann's parentage is Irish. Appears >> in 1881 1891 and 1901 census. Dies and has a death cert. His father is >> listed on his marriage cert as William Dixon, born in Birmingham, a baker. >> Abraham is a butcher. >> >> We have been unable to trace Abraham's birth or his whereabouts until >> > 1871. > >> Neither are we able to trace his father William. Any ideas or help would >> > be > >> appreciated. Jan Ward >> _____________________________________________ >> _____________________________________________ >> >> Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on >> > www.freebmd.org.uk > >> , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to >> > make > >> contact. 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Hi Is anyone else researching these people - I'd love to make contact with family! Alternatively, can anyone help with any details which might help eliminate possible partners? I am trying to find the relatives left behind when great grands emigrated. Richard WARD Master Bootmaker married Mary HOUGHTON in 1864 in Evesham. They had five daughters. LUCY WARD born Evesham 1865 married Richard F E HARRIS Nottingham KATE WARD born Evesham 1868 married either HARTWELL OR PARRY 1902 in Alcester ALICE WARD born Alcester 1872 married George Henry BERROW 1901 Alcester LAURA WARD born Alcester 1875 (3 possible marriages in Aston/B'ham 1901-1905 ANNETTE WARD born Alcester 1878 married either William J HEATH or Edward T PARRY Kings Norton 1905 Thanks Marlene

Thanks to everyone who sent suggestions for locating Kings Norton baptism records 1700-1750. It seems that only the Birmingham Archives, Society of Genealogists and Shakepeare's Birthplace Trust have complete coverage so I will try them. Many, many thanks, Di

Di, I have found a little bit for Yardley. Comes under Yardley,Yardley Wood & Marston Ask the library to look for Eng Worcester Yardley in the search, it comes up with quite a bit. #1520013 & #1520014 could be helpful but includes Marston Chapel. There is not much before 1820 the bishops transcripts pages out of order and some missing. BMD for Yardley & Marston #350502 Good hunting, Ken B

Hi Jan Have you found Claverdon with a Google search? Look for the nearest library and write to them for any information. In the Malmesbury Registration District there is a place called Lea and CLEVERTON where possibly an Abraham Dixon was born Dec Q 1859.- maybe someone got muddled? It's Wiltshire! Maybe Dad was on the move ! Abraham born/registered in Cleverton, moved to Claverdon and then to B'ham? You might have to take a risk and order the Cert specifying a father named William who was a baker? Just a thought! Marlene New Zealand Jan Ward wrote: > Hi There are two very frustrated people who have been searching for Abraham Dixon for quite some time now with very little results. Hope you can help > > Abraham Dixon listed on 1871 census as being born Claverdon (?)Warks in 1851 or 1854. First hits the radar screen in 1871 census Married Mary Ann Cunningham in 1876 in Birmingham. Mary Ann's parentage is Irish. Appears in 1881 1891 and 1901 census. Dies and has a death cert. His father is listed on his marriage cert as William Dixon, born in Birmingham, a baker. Abraham is a butcher. > > We have been unable to trace Abraham's birth or his whereabouts until 1871. Neither are we able to trace his father William. Any ideas or help would be appreciated. Jan Ward > _____________________________________________ > _____________________________________________ > > Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. > > Any problems, please contact the List Admin: [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Hi Jan and & Ros Always wise to check various sources if you haven't done so already! Ancestry, Find My Past etc and always check the originals not the transcribed record. I have found several of my 'missing' folks by using different sources. Also try initials only or Wm. Willy, Willie etc. Double check that there might not be a second marriage along the way. Another hindrance is the possibility of "adoption". Not legally done until the 1920s in England I believe. Yet another problem is the GRO where one of my Baintons is recorded in a 1940s marriage as Sainton! I think most of our ancestors are hiding there - somewhere! Oh the joys of research! Good luck Marlene Ros wrote: > Can't help I'm afraid but I too am searching for a William - William > Sullivan first appears for certain in 1881 census - son of William which > does not help and Will Snr is missing from all records known. > > Anyone looking for a William Sullivan in Birmingham - son of William who was > a spring maker? > > Ros > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jan Ward > Sent: 10 May 2008 12:46 > To: [email protected] > Subject: [B'ham] Abraham/William Dixon > > Hi There are two very frustrated people who have been searching for Abraham > Dixon for quite some time now with very little results. Hope you can help > > Abraham Dixon listed on 1871 census as being born Claverdon (?)Warks in 1851 > or 1854. First hits the radar screen in 1871 census Married Mary Ann > Cunningham in 1876 in Birmingham. Mary Ann's parentage is Irish. Appears > in 1881 1891 and 1901 census. Dies and has a death cert. His father is > listed on his marriage cert as William Dixon, born in Birmingham, a baker. > Abraham is a butcher. > > We have been unable to trace Abraham's birth or his whereabouts until 1871. > Neither are we able to trace his father William. Any ideas or help would be > appreciated. Jan Ward > _____________________________________________ > _____________________________________________ > > Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk > , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make > contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. > > Any problems, please contact the List Admin: > [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > _____________________________________________ > _____________________________________________ > > Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. > > Any problems, please contact the List Admin: [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Thanks Marlene You are right of course - and I have checked a number of sources but not everything that is out there. I've had success with other missing people in the past - like my John Jarvis who I eventually found as Gervice - not the mosst common alternative spelling. Mind I found one transcribed as James and I suppose I can see how they got from Jarvis (pretty clear to my eyes) to James! But checking all the Johns without a surname is very time consuming and that name doesn't often have any abbreviations .... Sigh Cheers Ros -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marlene Shipman Sent: 11 May 2008 01:27 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [B'ham] Abraham/William Dixon + more elusive williams Hi Jan and & Ros Always wise to check various sources if you haven't done so already! Ancestry, Find My Past etc and always check the originals not the transcribed record. I have found several of my 'missing' folks by using different sources. Also try initials only or Wm. Willy, Willie etc. Double check that there might not be a second marriage along the way. Another hindrance is the possibility of "adoption". Not legally done until the 1920s in England I believe. Yet another problem is the GRO where one of my Baintons is recorded in a 1940s marriage as Sainton! I think most of our ancestors are hiding there - somewhere! Oh the joys of research! Good luck Marlene Ros wrote: > Can't help I'm afraid but I too am searching for a William - William > Sullivan first appears for certain in 1881 census - son of William which > does not help and Will Snr is missing from all records known. > > Anyone looking for a William Sullivan in Birmingham - son of William who was > a spring maker? > > Ros > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jan Ward > Sent: 10 May 2008 12:46 > To: [email protected] > Subject: [B'ham] Abraham/William Dixon > > Hi There are two very frustrated people who have been searching for Abraham > Dixon for quite some time now with very little results. Hope you can help > > Abraham Dixon listed on 1871 census as being born Claverdon (?)Warks in 1851 > or 1854. First hits the radar screen in 1871 census Married Mary Ann > Cunningham in 1876 in Birmingham. Mary Ann's parentage is Irish. Appears > in 1881 1891 and 1901 census. Dies and has a death cert. His father is > listed on his marriage cert as William Dixon, born in Birmingham, a baker. > Abraham is a butcher. > > We have been unable to trace Abraham's birth or his whereabouts until 1871. > Neither are we able to trace his father William. Any ideas or help would be > appreciated. Jan Ward > _____________________________________________ > _____________________________________________ > > Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk > , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make > contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. > > Any problems, please contact the List Admin: > [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > _____________________________________________ > _____________________________________________ > > Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. > > Any problems, please contact the List Admin: [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on www.freebmd.org.uk , giving your contact details? Other researchers will then be able to make contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. Any problems, please contact the List Admin: [email protected] ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi There are two very frustrated people who have been searching for Abraham Dixon for quite some time now with very little results. Hope you can help Abraham Dixon listed on 1871 census as being born Claverdon (?)Warks in 1851 or 1854. First hits the radar screen in 1871 census Married Mary Ann Cunningham in 1876 in Birmingham. Mary Ann's parentage is Irish. Appears in 1881 1891 and 1901 census. Dies and has a death cert. His father is listed on his marriage cert as William Dixon, born in Birmingham, a baker. Abraham is a butcher. We have been unable to trace Abraham's birth or his whereabouts until 1871. Neither are we able to trace his father William. Any ideas or help would be appreciated. Jan Ward

On 10 May, Graham Cole <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Chris, > Think that is very relevant. I followed the link but could not find > anything to do with the factory, foundry, Handsworth, Smethwick. > Do you by anychance remember anything about the programme? I remember them digging in the wrong place! I've had a look at the website and have discovered it was shown in 1997! It's so long ago that it's not on the Time Team site. However, if you google on "Archives of Soho House" you will find a link to Birmingham council's website on it, which is very interesting. Hope this helps > Many thanks, > chris > Hi Chris > Not directly relevant (although you may differ), but Time Team did an > excavation at Handsworth to find Murdoch's original manufactory. If you > look on www.channel4.com/timeteam you should be able to find the website > for the dig. I think it was in about 2004 or 2005. > Cheers -- Chris Pampling researching: BARRATT, DANCER, FELLOWS, GOODES, HOLDING, ROBINSON, TUCKLEY, WHEWAY, MAHER all in and around Birmingham/Smethwick, 1850 to present day PAMPLING Cambridgeshire - Sheffield, 1800 to present VARNDELL Wokingham - Birmingham, 1800 to present

Di, I have found something for you for St Nicolas Kings Norton, There is not very much for the time period you want there is a film # 504475 for Parish church of Kings Norton 1579-1749 item 1,mainly marriages some baptisms. tell the Mormon Library to look for "England Worcester Kings Norton" Chuch of England Parish Records of Kings Norton Film #994085 items 5&6. Not much of Kings Norton because it covered Moseley and Wythall etc, Ken B