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Hi Kathryn, A couple of requests if you have time. Baptisms Mary Mallet (or Malet), bap. Shenstone 3 May 1766, parents Thomas and Betty (found in the IGI; I'm interested in the abode and father's occupation if stated) James Mallet, born Stafford c. 1817, parents should be John and Mary Ann Marriages John Mallet and Mary Ann Bentley, 15 October 1813, Weston Upon Trent (found in the IGI; I'm interested in the witnesses and parishes of residence) Burials John Mallet, buried 27 Sep 1827, Lichfield (I'd like to know the parish and any more information there may be in the register) Thanks a lot! Mary

Hi I would be very pleased if you could find me Temperance Collis born abt 1784,Ellaston,Staffordshire.I would especially like her occupation .Thankyou,Suz.

Hi Kathryn ing, much appreciate the offer, John Timbrel married Phoebe Baker ( have their marriage cert) and had twin girls Daisy and Olive who both died the same year they were born in 1901. I've found a Violet and Rose Timbrell (could be twins) born in Dec 1904 but don't know whether they are their children, would you be able to check them out for me. thanks Lou

i am interested in my family tree as alot of my relatives have all died when i was a young age, my dad lost his parents when he was 27 so has no extended family really, i would like to research and show him part of his history. i am trying to research my 'birks' side of the family who all seem to originate from stoke on trent, who apart from my dad and his brother he has no knowledge with any living relatives. And does not recall many relatives. if any of these names ring a bell, please get in touch, Paul Birks 1967 Mark Birks 1965/66 Barbara Birks (maiden name Boden) 1948 died 1993? Graham Birks 1946 died 1997? i know that barbara parents were Tommy (or Thomas?) Boden 1925? and Elizabeth boden (maiden name brayford)1926? sister Ivy Grahams parents were Olive Birks (maiden name Shipley?) 1915? and Albert Birks 1914? i also know Graham had a few brothers and a few step siblings, of the brothers i know of there is John Birks (born Julian birks?) died 1990? who was older and Barry Birks who was also older. if any one could help i would be very greatful as i have no relatives to ask for help

Hi I am trying to trace the parents of a William Taylor born 1813 in Colton Staffordshire I have him on census records and marriage - he married a Sarah Westwood and their son William was born in 1849 and christened in 1850/51 in St James Church Ogley Hay so I have all onward things but nothing about his parents. Help would be much appreciated.

Hi Kath Thanks for the help on the Jones line - the only thing with the Griffin marriage is I would have expected Ann's surname to be Jones not Gilbert. Have you had chance to do any digging for Benjamin Williams for me as yet? Julie

********JULIE****** Hiya Julie, I think youve hit the nail on the head ,what you have found all seems to fit with Griffin & Anns wedding - this is the marriage i found. I think that the Kingswinford marriage is more probable in this case - purely because of the year that their child was born. Good luck in filling in more gaps. Kath

Hi, Any information on my great grandparents would be a great help please. The only info I have on them is: Albert Edward Snape, born Staffs 09/08/1902 Mary Olive Hughes, born Dudley, Staffs 08/09/1904 Kind regards Lisa

Hi Kathryn, I think that this might be a long shot but here goes - Is there anything on John Blycke and Abigail Mebray ( I don't think that is the correct interpretation of her surname) who married 25th January 1695 in Kinver, Staffs. They had a daughter Abigail who was baptised in 1697 also at Kinver Thanks for the offer Seaham Lass

Hi Kath Thanks for that. The only census I have found Henry on was the 1851 I listed for you. I agree with you about him dying after this census however believe it was before the 1861 as I have Eliza living by herself listed as a widow in Wednesbury, parish of St Bartholomew - ties up with your info of her living with her daughter and family in the same town - was this on the 1871? I have found a marriage for a Griffin Chapman however he married a Ann Gilbert. Do you think this is the same as you discovered? West Midlands Marriage indexes for the years: 1857 Surname Forename(s) Surname Forename(s) Church / Register Office Registers At Reference CHAPMAN Griffin GILBERT Ann Wednesbury, St John Sandwell 34/1/151 I've done some digging about on the IGI and found the birth of a Henry Jones 4/3/1799 and his christening 3/10/1804 Willenhall, Stafford parents James Jones and Hannah. Not sure if this the correct one. If his parents were James and Hannah I have found 2 possible marriages for them - James Jones and Hannah Foster 12/4/1789 Darlaston James Jones and Hannah Partridge 18/4/1786 Kingswinford Also found a marriage between Henry Jones and Eliza Heath 2/8/1830 Wolstanton If this is correct then I have found a possible christening for Eliza 19/12/1814 Hanley, Stafford parents George Heath and Martha. If this is correct then possible marriage for George and Martha 1/8/1813 Norton In The Moors, Stafford. Finally 2 possible births for Martha Rigby - Martha Rigby christening 20/1/1788 Stoke on Trent parents William Rigby and Sarah Lightfoot Martha Rigby christening 24/12/1780 All Saints Dilhorne, Stafford parents Joseph Rigby and Martha. I am not sure of the gegraphy to see if any of these might fit - what do you think? I'll keep checking to see if you can find out anything about the others. Julie

*******karen crosby*********** Hi , I cannot find out anything about w.savage. From what i can see Thomas Hordley married a lady called Maria Hawkins at St Peters church in Stoke in 1852.She was born in Hanley in 1821,and they lived in Endon (50 Windsor Street).They had a daughter,born 1857 - called Annie Maria who was a school mistress,she married Henry Robert Podger King at St Lukes church in 1882.Thomas & Maria also had another daughter called Emma Eliabeth Hordley born 1861 she married an Engraver John R Tate (born 1853 in Darlington) at St Lukes Church in Endon 1890. Thomas Hordley died aged 75 in 1899 at Norton.Maria died aged 78 in 1897 at Norton. Henry R P King died aged 52 in 1913 at Leek. Emma & John moved away from staffordshire to Sheffield shortly after marriage - i cannot find theyre death,however they did have a lot of children called : Janet H tate - 1892 Marie Tate - 1896 Marjorie Tate - 1900 Nellie B Tate - 1895 In there household they had a servant called Sarah Waring.They appear to be quite well of as he was an employer of many. Ill keep you updated on any more i find. Kath

****JULIE FENNEL*** Hiya, i have been unable to find out much about Henry Jones other than he passed sometin during 1851-1871 in wednesbury.His daughter Ann married a man from derbyshire called griffin chapman and Eliza Jones moved in with them once Hanry passed.Ann & Griifin had Edwin,Eliza Jane & George.They lived in St Bartholomew,west brom.Hope this helps.Ill keep tracing other members for you. kath

Hi Girls , I am looking in to these families for you ,it may take some time as they go back quite a long time so ill let you know when i find some info for you both. Kath

Hi I hope you are the answer to my prayers. I have listed these as general listings however nobody has been able to trace them for me. I will give you the details I have:- I'm trying to trace a Benjamin Williams. I have found him on the 1851 census shown below: Name: Benjamin Williams Age: 43 Estimated birth year: abt 1808 Relation: Head Spouse's name: Elizabeth Gender: Male Where born: Patingham, Staffordshire, England Civil parish: West Bromwich Ecclesiastical parish: St James County/Island: Staffordshire Country: England Street address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Registration district: West Bromwich Sub-registration district: West Bromwich North ED, institution, or vessel: 1n Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 29 Household Members: Name Age Benjamin Williams 43 Elijah Williams 6 Elizabeth Williams 43 Ellen Williams 11 Mo Enoch Williams 10 Hannah Williams 16 Job Williams 8 John Williams 13 I have been unable to trace him on the 1841. I am also interested in his marriage details and baptism details if you can trace him. I'm also trying to trace a Henry Jones. I have found him on the 1851 census shown below: Name: Henry Jones Age: 52 Estimated birth year: abt 1799 Relation: Head Spouse's name: Eliza Gender: Male Where born: Bindes, Staffordshire, England Civil parish: Wednesbury County/Island: Staffordshire Country: England Street address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Registration district: West Bromwich Sub-registration district: Wednesbury ED, institution, or vessel: 1g Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 24 Household Members: Name Age Ann Jones 12 Eliza Jones 37 Esther Jones 11 Francis Jones 9 Henry Jones 52 Henry Jones 15 Jane Jones 3 Joseph Jones 1 Prudence Jones 14 I have been unable to trace him on the 1841. I am also interested in his marriage details and baptism details if you can trace him. I have found a possible marriage on the IGI Henry Jones married Eliza Heath 2/8/1830 Wolstanton, Stafford - not sure if this is correct. Here's hoping Julie

I have a few if you don't mind, thanks William Savage born 1852 in Stafford, Staffordshire Francis Hordley born 25/9/1832 in Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffs Thomas Hordley born 1795 in Hanley, Stafford, Staffordshire Mary Slaney born 1796 in Eccleshall, Staffordshire Any information would be gratefully received. Thanks Karen

Hiya, i am doing a lot of research in staffordshire births deaths and marriages if anyone would like me to look for them. Kath