Please can anyone recognise the cause death of a 22 year old Fish Hook Maker at Redditch, Worcestershire in 1852. An image can be viewed at :- http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~billburgoyne/death%20cause.htm Thanks, Bill

Hello, I am seeking help with my RICHARD GODWIN, who according to the 1851 sencus here in Newport Gwent, was aged 40 years, so born circa 1810, and coming from Great Shelsley, Worcestershire. He was recorded as being a Sheriffs Bailiff. I would be very grateful to anyone who can look his birth up and inform me as to the names of his parents. I have been stuck on this for a long time and unfortunately I am unable to get to Worcester to look this up for myself. Thank you and regards Les Lacey.

Hi All Can anyone help with this who is local to Oldbury / Roodend trying to find some info on them They lived at Frazer Street Oldbury and I have been down to Roodend and I cant find the plot at all Emily Franklin plot C/CON/4529 William Franklin aged 8 died 13 August 1898 Thomas Franklin aged 66 died 30 September 1929 Susannah Duncan aged 25 7 October 1931 Emily Franklin aged 72 6 May 1939 I should of put burials not deaths Also any info on Susannah Duncan I belive she is Thomas and Emily daughter born 1906 but I cant find her marriage or death thou she is in the grave , I think she was the actress called Baby Franklin who killed herself after an afair with the Earl of Dudley and ended up pregant Here is the one for Jane Whitehouse who I believe is Emily Mother she lived at Nelson Road Oldbury there was only two in this grave C/CON/2826 Jane aged 70 buried 17 Feb 1903 William aged 30 buried the 31 December 1914 I an hoping someone who is going to Sandwell Archives can look up any death notices about her and any family menbers who put notices in the paper Grateful for any help Cassy -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.7 - Release Date: 4/12/2005

Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone can help re' the following. Almost all of my ancestors lived at Ebrington in the Cotswolds, the exception being Richard Jarvis who was baptised there in 1765 and buried there in 1850 but who is shown as having died at Shipston on Stour. Gloucestershire censuses 1851 to 1891 show no family which could have been his. I'm seeking information from the 1841 census for Worcestershire or church records giving details of Richard in the Shipston or adjacent areas. Any help/guidance would be much appreciated. Regards to all,

Hello: Can anyone recommend a researcher familiar with the Dudley parish records and area who is not too expensive please? Or anyone at the Dudley archives? Thank you Glenys Wall Canada

Dear Mike, thank you that is worth knowing. Best wishes Joan in Devon

Hi Joan, If you are looking for a Worcstershire marriage between 1700 & 1837, then check out the BMSGH Worcstershire Marriage Index. Searchable by bride or groom. This covers virtually the whole county, by most demominations. There are two copies. One on public view in the Worcester Family History Centre, on the shelving to the right in the main room. The other, for BMSGH members, in our Birmingham library at the BMI on Margaret Street. There is a postal service, for the years 1660 - 1837. Details on the BMSGH site http://bmsgh.org/search/Wo_marr_index.html Good luck Mike Yegwart Branch chairman Bromsgrove BMSGH http://bmsgh.org

G'day Carolyn, On the Worcs 1851 census, there's an Ann Arkell, age 14, occ. Domestic servant, living in Kidderminster with parents Samuel & Margret. Could this be her? Who you like the full transcript? Regards from Malcolm Platt-Grigg. Participant in Grigg DNA Project http://www.familytreedna.com/ Researching: GRIGG Halesowen, Harborne, Birmingham PLATT Wednesbury, Darlaston http://www.platt-grigg.accessgenealogy.com/ http://uk-transcriptions.accessgenealogy.com -----Original Message----- From: carolyn [mailto:dayc@talk21.com] Sent: Tuesday, 12 April 2005 4:59 AM To: ENG-WORCESTER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WOR] (new) arkell/ wright Hello list I have a mystery and would like some suggestions. Ann Arkell was born in Kidderminster about 1833. She appears in MILE END London 1863 where she had her son Charles Wright. I cant find a marriage for her and she still calls herself Arkell in 1871 but a widow she is in Sussex then. Charles Wright was sent to school in MILE END in 1871 aged 8. On no census is he with his mother. He left school and went into the army. Who was paying for his schooling? Ann was a housekeeper. There is a large Wright family living in Kidderminster and I wondered if anyone could find a marriage for me or any info would be good. Thank you Carolyn

Subject: REA, MORRIS Joan Hall wrote: Before I give up I thought I would give it one last try. I am looking for anyone connected with REA in the early 1800s. I have found a family that I think is correct Alfred son of James REA baptised 1821. I am now looking for the marriage of James and I hope someone else is researching this family as they seemed to get about a bit and Alfred ended up in Manchester. Alfred married Elizabeth MORRIS in Birmingham but I think she too came from Worcester or close by. She was born in 1838 and her father was John MORRIS a publican in 1859. I have the following, and this loolks like it may be a match. This James is my great-grandfather Edward REA's older brother. I have information on James' parents and grandparents, plus information from Edward down to present. Would love to make contact with you. James Rea, b. Sep 25 1823, Dewsbury Yorkshire England. He married Eliza ---, m. ___ __ 1850, in Dewsbury Yorkshire England, b. ___ __ 1824, Dewsbury Yorkshire England. James died ___ __ 1854, Dewsbury Yorkshire England. James is listed in the 1851 Dewsbury census as a 27 year old carpet weaver living on Joy Cottage. Eliza is a widow by 1861. There was a James Rea in the death register in 4th quarter 1854 Vol 9B page 313. On the same page is a Rosa Rea died in Dewsbury. He is listed as 15 in the 1841 census/ There's a marriage record in the Marriage Index 3rd qtr 1850 for James Rea Dewsbury Volume XXII Page 70. Eliza: She is listed in the 1851 census (26) and 1861 (37). She is a widow by 1861. 1851 Dewsbury census lists her as 26 born in Dewsbury

Hi All, I am searching for anyone who may be connected to my Kendrick line. In particular, I am looking for Thomas Kendrick born abt 1771 in Birtsmorton, Worcester and died 2 Jun 1844 Birtsmorton. He was married to an Anne who was born abt 1775 Birtsmorton and died 7 Mar 1847in Birtsmorton. The only two children I have for this union are Thomas Kendrick born 1806 Birtsmorton and married to a (1)Sarah abt 1827 and (2) Elizabeth Payne 1848 Birtsmorton and Richard Kendrick born 1809, died 1869 Birtsmorton and married Elizabeth Smith born 1813 Dymock, Gloucester on 13 Dec 1833. Anyone who might be connected to this family, would appreciate hearing from you. Any help appreciated. Gwen Gray

Hello list I have a mystery and would like some suggestions. Ann Arkell was born in Kidderminster about 1833. She appears in MILE END London 1863 where she had her son Charles Wright. I cant find a marriage for her and she still calls herself Arkell in 1871 but a widow she is in Sussex then. Charles Wright was sent to school in MILE END in 1871 aged 8. On no census is he with his mother. He left school and went into the army. Who was paying for his schooling? Ann was a housekeeper. There is a large Wright family living in Kidderminster and I wondered if anyone could find a marriage for me or any info would be good. Thank you Carolyn

Sorry, the year of birth should be circa 1789 Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: "S Harper" <sharper8@tpg.com.au> To: <ENG-WORCESTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 3:59 PM Subject: [WOR] GREEN or Webheath >I am looking for the baptism of John GREEN, said to be born at Webheath. >His parents said to be James Green, flax dresser, and Nancy Aley. Anyone >have these people on their family tree please? > > Shirley in Sydney > > > ==== ENG-WORCESTER Mailing List ==== > Transcribers wanted for Worcestershire FreeREG > for more information see http://freereg.rootsweb.com > UK Census on-line > http://freecen.rootsweb.com/ > http://www.worcestershiresurnames.co.uk/ > > >

I am looking for the baptism of John GREEN, said to be born at Webheath. His parents said to be James Green, flax dresser, and Nancy Aley. Anyone have these people on their family tree please? Shirley in Sydney

I would like to know a little more about my 2nd great-grandparents John MARTIN and Charity PARKHOUSE. Two of their girls married PAYTONs. Although I can find them in Birmingham from the 1851 census I am beginning to wonder if they came from Cornwall but that could just be a co-incidence. I know that 1. John MARTIN married Charity Parkhouse on 31 Mar 1828 at St Martin in Birmingham, WAR, ENG. Charity PARKHOUSE. Charity was born on 29 Aug 1802. Known children of John Martin and Charity Parkhouse both born Yardley, WOR, ENG, were as follows: 2 i. Jane MARTIN. Jane was born in 1829. She married James Payton, son of Frederick Peyton and Ann Downes, on 15 May 1859 at the Parish Church in Yardley, WOR, ENG. She died on 12 Jan 1900 at Shirley Road in Acocks Green, Yardley, WOR, ENG. James PAYTON was born on 24 Dec 1834 in Birmingham, WAR, ENG. He married second Rachel Birks, daughter of George Birks and Elizabeth Smith, on 1 Jun 1901 at Congregational Church in Walsall, STS, ENG. He died on 15 Sep 1911 82 Walsingham Street Walsall, STS, ENG, at age 76. + 3 ii. Ann MARTIN was born in 1840 in Yardley, WOR, ENG. She married Thomas Nathaniel Payton, son of Frederick Peyton and Ann Downes, on 10 Jun 1861 St Andrews Anglican Church Bordesley, WAR, ENG. She died on 8 Oct 1910 at Harford Road in Omata, TNK, NZ,. (Cardiac Failure). Her body was interred in Waireka Cemetery Omata, TNK, NZ, on 10 Oct 1910. Thomas Nathaniel PAYTON was born on 27 Jul 1840 in Highgate, Parish of Aston, WAR, ENG. He was baptized on 26 Dec 1840 at St Martins Anglican Church in Birmingham, WAR, ENG. He died on 9 Sep 1896 Para, MBH, NZ,. (Cancer of the Jaw). His body was interred in Omaka Cemetery Blenheim, MBH, NZ, on 10 Sep 1896. TIA Jim Jim & Beverley Payne NEW ZEALAND jr_bjpayne@xtra.co.nz Our web page has moved to the following URL: http://www.shampayne.org.nz

Hi, I am looking for the marriage of am Ambrose Croft to a Ester Lawrence ms Berrow. Ester Berrow was born 1810 in Berrow, Worcester. She married James Lawrence 22 Feb 1830 at St. Clement Parish, Worcester, England. James Lawrence was born 1810 and died 1854. The marriage between Ambrose Croft and Ester Lawrence would have been post 1854. She is found on the 1881 and 1891 census with Ambrose Croft. Anyone connected to this line or with information on this family please contact me, I would be so grateful for any information. Gwen Gray Utah

The Hughes Collection website has gone live: http://www.thehughescollection.co.uk/index.html All 2,000 odd photos are online. There is a search engine that takes a broad description of the content, try typing "bicycle" or "football". Double click on an image and not only do you get a larger image, but you can either supply or request information. A few hundred of the iamges have a clients name on them. Try typing "GILES", or try your own Bromsgrovian name. Good Hunting Mike Yegwart Bromsgrove Branch Chairman BMSGH

> > Hello Listers: > > I am trying again to find the marriage of Benjamin WESTWOOD and Sarah ??? > probably around 1760-65. The couple have several children baptised in Dudley > including John Westwhood (sic) in May 1769, (dies Feb/1772), Ann in March > 1771 (dies Feb/1772 also), James in Feb 1773, Joseph in April 1778, my > ancestor Moses in OCt 1780, Hannah b? dies March 1779, and John who dies in > Jan 1777. I have looked through the Dudley marriages and they are not there > and I cannot find them on the IGI which I think includes a lot of the > parishes where the name was prominent i.e. Halesowen, Oldswinford, Harborne, > Kingswinford, Rowley Regis etc. Does anyone have any ideas where they may > have married or do the names ring any bells with anyone? My ancestor Moses > joins the army and ends up in India. Thanks again > > Glenys Wall > B.C., Canada > > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

Before I give up I thought I would give it one last try. I am looking for anyone connected with REA in the early 1800s. I have found a family that I think is correct Alfred son of James REA baptised 1821. I am now looking for the marriage of James and I hope someone else is researching this family as they seemed to get about a bit and Alfred ended up in Manchester. Alfred married Elizabeth MORRIS in Birmingham but I think she too came from Worcester or close by. She was born in 1838 and her father was John MORRIS a publican in 1859. Regards Joan

If anyone has any connections on the following, I would appreciate hearing from you. Researching: Little - Ireland, Canada McRae - Scotland, Canada Cobban (Couban) - Morayshire, Scotland, Canada Woodend - Coniston Winscott - Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Featherstone Auty - Dewsbury, Featherstone Robertshaw - Clifton (Halifax, Dewsbury) Gooder - Dewsbury Moody - Dewsbury? Coward - Eskdale (Cumberland), Coniston Satterthwaite - Hawkshead Jackson - Eskdale (Cumberland), Coniston Plain - Norfolkshire, Canada Thanks Debbie -- Debbie Little Calgary, Alberta, Canada little@ucalgary.ca

Hi Listers I'm looking for these families in WOR, c1750-c1870:- STOKES - three different lines, apparently!!! Leigh with Bransford, Upper Howsell, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, Dudley. WOODWARD - Cropthorne, Upper Howsell. NOTT - Leigh with Bransford. HARRIS - Cropthorne, Pershore. Also WARD - Peopleton YARNOLD - Peopleton, Pensax. Same timescale, but I'd be delighted to hear about present-day rellies!! Kind regards - and many thanks to Gus and Nigel who helped with geographical info. Joy