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Every now and again, we get E-mails from non members asking for our help
If you can help an enquirer, please do so, or contact us and we will pass on your information
You may find a family member there
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I wonder If you could help me. I am trying to find information on my Grandfather Thomas Hanks born 1880, who died in St Mathews Hospital on the 22nd August 1957. I believe he was a patient at the hospital from around 1938. I am trying to trace his Grave and have visited the church on several occasions without any luck. The only information I have is on a In Memoriam card which states that he was Interred in Burntwood Church,Lichfield. Any help or advice would be most welcome. Regards John
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I would be most grateful for photographs or other information about the house owned by my husband's family from approx 1910 - 1950 in your area. This was "Fosseway House" Pipehill. Lichfield and the Claridge family were known to own other land in the vicinity. Thanks Lynda
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I am trying to locate and identify a man who lived in High Street, Chasetown – on the opposite side of the High Street to the present Sports Complex – in or around the 1940/50’s. He was I believe connected with the ‘bookies’ business and had the first name of Dick (presumably Richard) and a surname believed to be Richards, but this is subject to a fading memory!. The first name of his wife was Clarise or similar spelling.
Any information would be much appreciated. Please contact me by the E-mail link above or write to me at 23 Dam Street, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6AE
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I have come across some information regarding a distant family connection - Thomas Finn and family, of Triangle Terrace - and the only reference I can find to Triangle in this area of Staffordshire is the Triangle Public House in Chasetown. The Finn family previously lived in Ogley Square, Brownhills.
I would be grateful for any information on Thomas Finn and his family. Thanks Tom
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Hi, Can you help me please. I'm looking for any information on a Robert Harvey from Gentleshaw. I think he may have worked in the mining industry in the late 1800's. Also any other Harvey from this area. Thank you.
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18 05 2010 from Terry Stretton
I am researching my roots in the Chasetown area and I am looking for members of the Biggs, Wright and Thompson families. George and Bertha Wright (nee Thompson) had children Ethel and George Ernest. George and Bertha passed away in the 1940's. James and Mary Briggs (nee Thompson) had children Bertha, Annie, Sarah Jane and Rosa May. Mary Eliza Biggs passed away in 1945. Also anyone with knowledge of the Thompson family of New Street.
If anyone has any information please telephone me on 07885 093402
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I wonder if you can help me. My g,g,g, grandmother Martha Belcher (nee Sambrook ) was at Burntwood Asylum, from February 24th 1865 until she died on the 17th November 1867 aged 57 years. I live in Surrey and I would greatful if anyone has any information at all on Martha. Kindest Regards, Irene Kemp (nee Belcher)
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06 05 2010 from Terry Proverbs
'Hello, Further to my E-mail on the 7th March, I've enclosed another four photographs and I think that they also may be members of my Proverbs family who hailed from Staffordshire. In 1900 the family lived at 100 Heath Street, Hednesford. Sometime after 1908, they moved to 89 New Buildings, Rawnsley. I am hoping that someone will be able to put names to the faces on the photographs'
Anyone with information can write to me at 92 Leurbost Lochs, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9NS, Scotland or telephone me on (01851 - 860468) Thanks, Terry
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Hello, The attached photograph was taken a school in Chasetown in the early 1900's. Amongst the children is my aunt Gladys Bowden nee Hickman but I don't know which girl she is. If anyone can identify Gladys or any other children in the photograph, please contact me. Thank you, Gwen
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Hello, I'm trying to find out about my grandmother Florence Baugh who was born in 1911 and trained as a nurse in Staffordshire. Relatives say she trained at Stafford County Mental Hospital but I think this could have been Saint Matthew's Hospital, Burntwood. Thank you for any help you can give, Wayne
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07 03 2010 from Terry Proverbs
Hello, I'm 70 years of age and one of Bertram Oswald Proverbs sons when I was about 14, I came across a black wallet belonging to my father. I dared to look inside, worrying if I would get a telling off, as back then your things were different. My father gave me very little information about the photographs below. The Proverbs family hailed from Staffordshire. In 1900 they lived at 100 Heath Street, Hednesford. Sometime after 1908, they moved to 89 New Buildings, Rawnsley. I am searching for anyone who can lift the lid on this Pandor's box and put names to the faces on the photographs'
Anyone with information can write to me at 92 Leurbost Lochs, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9NS, Scotland or telephone me on (01851 - 860468) Thanks, Terry
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Hello, I'm attaching one of my photos. It shows staff of the county asylum, Burntwood. My grandfather - Harold Parker, is on the middle row (seated), second from the left. The photo' dates from the end of WWI and was taken by Tinsley. I wondered if anyone knows if there is such a thing as an archive from the photographer J Tinsley who traded for many years from premises 94 High Street, Chasetown
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Hello BFHG, I am trying to find a burial for a ralative whome die in 1901. His name was James Stringer. When he died, he lived at the 'Jackson Buildings' Watling Street, Norton Canes. Does anyone know where that building was back then and where would the nearest grave yards be? Thank you, Dawn
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01 02 2010 from Jane Brownlee
Hello bfhg, I am researching my family tree and have discovered that my great great grandfather was Henry Spurrier Brindley of Burntwood. He was a land agent and sometime schoolteacher in Burntwood. I was surprised to find, too, that he was the enumerator of the district in 1851. His wife was Mary Webb whose father, Henry, and family owned the Star Inn in Burntwood for many years. My partner and I came to the village last weekend and had a drink in the Star (very exciting!) and a search around the graveyard. We found some family graves covered with leaves but I notice on your website that you have transcripts of monumental inscriptions and also the surname index to the register of Christ Church. I know Henry and Mary were married there. Most of the family are traceable through the censuses from 1841 right through to 1911 but my great grandfather, Henry, disappears after 1861 and then reappears in Salford Lancashire (my home town) in 1881. Do any of your members have any knowledge of this family and could they shed any light on why or where he might have gone in the intervening years? We had a super time in Burntwood and in the Lichfield Register Office where we searched through wills and tithe maps. Everyone was so helpful... I can't wait to come back again! Any info' would be really welcome. Thank you, Jane
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Hello there! It is a warm sunny (+33 degrees C) post-Christmas day here in Port Kennedy Western Australia (approx. 60kms South of Perth). While the family is having a siesta I thought I'd surf the net and came across the Burntwood Family History Group's website. My surname is Harper. I was born in 6 Larch Road Brereton, Rugeley on 8 March 1959 to Allan Victor Harper (b. 8 June 1927, d. 24 Dec 2001) and Belinda Ursula Harper (nee Bird, b. 3 Oct 1931). I have an uncle Jim Harper who still lives in Cannock, Staffs. The website had a list of surnames and your name/contact came up alongside the Harper surname. I wonder if you have any info on my family tree or could direct me to some online resources that could help me. My paternal grandparents were Thomas George Harper and Mary Jane Harper of Rawnsley, Staffs. I myself emigrated with my family to South Africa in Jan 1971 where I lived until returning to the U.K. (London) in 1986. I met my wife there who was on holiday from Australia. We subsequently married and had a son then we emigrated to W.A. in 1991. We then had a daughter, Natasha in 1992. Ay assistance would be greatly appreciated. A belated Merry Christmas to you and Happy New Year, Andrew
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