If your family has origins in Solihull you can use this page to ask for information that could help trace your family tree. Last updated 12 May, 2008

Family Look Ups
Update on my previous message. I am sadly no longer able to undertake look ups for people at my local archives.
Georgina Sales

Allen Family
I am researching the descendants of Richard and Elizabeth Allen (nee Docker) who lived at Meriden in the mid to late 1800's. I am particularly interested in Sarah Ann Allen who married John Callow on 22nd July 1879. Lizzie Allen who had an illegitimate daughter named Amelia baptised 3rd July 1889. Charles William Allen who married Ann Wakelin on April 26th 1888 at Little Packington. Mary Ann Allen baptised 3rd January 1869 and Charlotte Allen baptised 14th September 1874.
Leander Poole

Allen/Phillips/Riley/Bird
I am looking for relatives for the following families - William ALLEN, born in 1790 in Preston Bagot and died on 9/8/1876 in Knowle. Appolonia PHILLIPS ALLEN born in 1802 in Brailes (Sibford) and died on 11/3/1878 in Knowle. William ALLEN married Appolonia PHILLIPS on 6/29/1836 at St. Martin's, Birmingham. William was married to another woman possibly before he married Appolonia. He may have had 3 children by his first marriage to a woman named Charlotte. A son named Charles christened 1/25/1828 or 1829. A daughter named Maria christened 3/20/1831. A daughter named Harriet christened 9/30/1833. All children were born in Knowle. William ALLEN and Appolonia PHILLIPS ALLEN had at least two children together. Henry ALLEN born on 7/28/1837 in Knowle. Hannah ALLEN born on 5/2/1840 in Norton's Green, Knowle. Henry ALLEN possibly married a woman named Elvira. Hannah ALLEN married Martin RILEY (born in Ireland about 1844 son of James RILEY) on 10/26/1867 at the Canterbury Erdington Aston. The witnesses were Martin and Sarah BIRD. Hannah and Martin had three children - William James RILEY born 1/30/1868 in Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield. Mary RILEY born 10/21/1870 in Oscott, Sutton Coldfield. Elizabeth RILEY born 9/28/1873 in Knowle. Census Information - 1841 - William, Appolonia, Maria, Henry, Hannah ALLEN are living in Norton's Green, Knowle. 1851 - William, Appolonia, Henry and Hannah ALLEN are living in Knowle, Solihull with two lodgers named Thomas Hicks and Joseph Horton. 1871 - William and Appolonia ALLEN are living in Norton's Green with a granddaughter Ann ALLEN age 12 and a grandson William RILEY age 3. 1871 - Martin, Hannah and Mary RILEY are living in Sutton Coldfield. 1871 - Martin and Sarah BIRD and a niece named Elizabeth ALLEN age 11 are living in Sutton Coldfield. 1881 - Henry and Elvira ALLEN were living in Edgbaston with their ten children - Bertha - 18, Hubert - 16, Helen - 15, Elizabeth - 12, Elvira - 10, Harry - 8, James William - 6, Emily - 4, Louisa Alice - 2, Joseph T. - 1. (Emily ALLEN married Frank HAZELDINE and lived in Aston Manor according to the 1901 census). In 1880, Martin and Hannah RILEY went to America with the Irish Catholic Colonization Organization. They settled in Adrian, Nobles County, Minnesota. Hannah ALLEN RILEY died in 1881 and Martin RILEY was murdered in 1884 by his son William James.
Cindy

Allwood
I am aware that my Grandpa Geoffery Allwood was born in the area of Alcester and was part of a very extensive family. Although no contact has been kept I am interested in seeking any relations of mine as I find it really interesting. If anyone has any information or they think they could be (distantly) related I would be really pleased if you could contact me and let me know.
Pamela Rose Lingham

Allwood
I have family links to the Allwood family (originally from Alvechurch) with family in Birmingham and Solihull. Please contact me to share more information.
Felix

Alston
My Grand mother (Alston) was the last family to live at Elmdon Hall before it was demolished! Any information would be appreciated.
Philip West

Elmdon Hall Built 1780 Demolished 1956
Elmdon Hall was built by  Abraham Spooner and was passed to his son Isaac. On his death the estate was sold to William Alston who passed it on to his son - also William and known as Squire Alston. Squire Alston remained a bachelor until his death in 1916 when the estate passed to his sister Mrs Alston-Roberts West of Stratford. In July 1930 the Hall was sold at auction for the sum of £3,700 to a Mr Walters who later sold to it to the council and was used by the Home Guard during the war years. The building was allowed to deteriorate and became derelict. It was demolished in 1956.
Elmdon Past and Present by Alan John Sherriff has a great deal of information on Elmdon Hall and the Alston Family of whom Alston Road is named.

Amor
I am looking for any information on the AMOR family who lived in FOWGAY HALL in solihull during the 1800s till the 1930s,this enquiry is for a work colleague.
Phil Birch

Anderton
I would appreciate any information available about James & Sarah Anderton who ran the Bull's Head in Barston in the mid 1800's. I know they are buried in the church yard over the road but any other info would be appreciated. They were my G.G.G.Grandparents
Clive Griffiths

Archer
I am looking into my family tree of the Archer family.
Some of the family lived in Monkspath.
James Lawrence-Archer

Ariss
 Would anyone have any photos of FORSHAW HEATH (Portway Road) or info please as I have discovered my g-g- grandmother originated from there. Her name was Emma ARISS or ARRISS and she was born in Oct 1843 and was christened at ST. MARY'S CHURCH, WYTHALL. She married Philip James BOUCHER or BUTCHER in 1870 at WYTHALL.  Her father was WILLIAM ARISS or ARRISS and her mother was Ann ASHFORD. Any info would be much appreciated, thank you.
Dianne Penn (nee Boucher)

Asbury Family
I am researching the Asbury family from Hampton in Arden, my Grandmother Edith Asbury was the daughter of Thomas & Emily Asbury.  My Grandfather was Thomas Whittem.
Janet Fairfoot nee Whittem

Averns
I am trying to trace my family tree and the Averns family lived in Henley in Arden.   Does anyone have any information.
glennmandy@messages.co.uk

Bailey nee Worrall
Would dearly love any information on Lilian Winifred Bailey nee Worrall, who lived at 157 Chamberlain Crescent, Solihull in 1949. I'm her daughter Patricia Ann, born in solihull 14th May 1949..My mother died when I was 6 and I have no photos. Have since found out she is buried in Yardley wood cemetery in a common grave. She died in April 1957.
Patricia Korent

Ballinger or Ballenger
My grandmother and her brother left for Canada in 1907.Eleanor and Charles Wiggett. Their younger brother (alfred, he had 2 children, John and Patricia) and mother stayed behind. Their mothers name was Fanny Ballinger or Ballenger and Solihull was mentioned. I'm hoping to locate anyone who has info about these relatives.
Fran Parker

Bannister (Banister)
I've traced my family back to about 1790 in Birmingham. My GGGG-Grandfather Charles Banister and all his brothers and sisters were born in Hampton in Arden Parish in the late 1790's and all of his children were born in Balsall Heath in the early 1800's. I've found much information about my GGG Grandfather Charles but I have found NOTHING other than the marriage and a possible birth record in Hampton in Arden for his father Charles. I have not found him at all in any census, but I have found his wife Susannah (Davies) Bannister in 1841,1851,& 1861. She died at the Balsall Commons Almshouses in 1867 and her death is registered in Solihull. I'm hoping someone can help me find a death record for him. He was born in about 1790 in Birmingham. I've searched high and low and have found nothing. Any ideas????????
Dennis Bannister

Barrs Family - Warwickshire
I am descended from a prominent Toft Hamlet (Dunchurch Village) Warwickshire farming and livestock family that came from Bulkington Village Warwickshire to Toft Hamlet near Dunchurch Village in 1612. William Bares (Barrs) who died in 1559/60 was born in Bulkington Village and Robert Barres (Barrs), his father, who died in 1595 in Bulkington may also have been born there of yet unknown parents. However he may have been born elsewhere, perhaps in Market Bosworth in Leicestershire, which is only a few miles from Bulkington Village. Thomas Barrs, a son of Robert Barrs, moved from Bulkington Village to Toft Hamlet in 1612. Abraham Barrs of Toft was born to Thomas Barrs in Toft Hamlet. Abraham Barrs of Toft was the first of many Barrs farmers to break land and raise livestock in Warwickshire and the family did so for several hundred years from 1612. One of my known first ancestors, John Barrs born in 1727 in Toft Hamlet to John Barrs of Toft, was the first, but not the last Barrs of Warwickshire, to immigrate to "The Colonies in America."  He did so along with his new bride Sarah Spears in 1750. I would welcome any information on the BARRS family in early Warwickshire, Leicestershire or other shires of England.
Al Barrs

Bayliss
I'm looking for details of the Bayliss family who lived on the Mount off Creynolds Lane in the 1940s. They lived in a converted bus. Does anyone have any memories of the area or the family in particular? I know there was an article in the Birmingham Evening Mail (or maybe the Solihull News) about them in the 1980s but no one thought to keep a copy at the time! Any memories will be very gratefully received! Thanks.
George

Bedford
Researching information on Edward Henry Bedford from Bentley Heath Solihull area in 1840's or thereabouts.
Reg Johnson

Bennett
Any information on the bennett family would be great all the information i have is my great great grandfathers name was Walter Bennett born in Earlswood warwickshire 1853/4
Neil Williamson

Bentley
Looking for any information about the Bentley family it appears to date back to 16 or 18 hundreds. I Would be grateful for any information
Cheryl Bentley

Bennett
My father Harry Bennett was born in Earlswood on the 02/08/1923 his Mother's name was Hilda I am looking for any information to help with my family tree
David Bennett

Bird Family
Any information would be greatly appreciated on the Bird family from Elmdon Heath Solihull. I have traced as far back as 1729 to Thomas Bird who married Elizabeth Callow. They had a son named John and their lineage continued with sons until they left in the mid 1800's for America. I would welcome any information or leads on the family or the area.
Gina Curvin

Bird- Thomas & Elizabeth Callow
I have been researching the BIRD line in England for a couple of years now and have come to a dead end at Thomas BIRD. I know my BIRD Ancestors were mostly living in Solihull. I feel like if I could get my hands on some birth, marriage, death records or any other helpful documents, I could continue on my research. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thomas and Elizabeth's son was John Bird who married a Mary. They have a son John Bird who married Elizabeth Taylor. They had a son John Bird who married Ann Russon. This very family left Birmingham, England in 1855 to travel to America. They eventually settled in Springville, Utah.
Devin Bird

Blackmore
I have just discovered that my Husband's family were from Solihull, the only information we have is that Peter George Anthony Blackmore DOB 18/06/1935 to Cecil Henry Nelson Blackmore, a builders labourer & Elizabeth Mary Laterlay, they lives at 54 Mill Lane, if anyone can help we would be extremely grateful.  Kind Regards.
Sandra Blackmore

Blackwell
I am researching family history and look to trace the Blackwell family - Howard (born 1928 deceased 2002), sister Ann (details unknown but who once lived in Scotland) children of Mary Blackwell nee Williams? born South Wales 1902 died Solihull 1990. Can anyone please offer information?
M Hosking

Blake
Looking to confirm information on George Blake born 1849 from Solihull. Arrived in Tasmania, Australia on the ship Caranjah in 1873.  Can anyone confirm that this George Blake is indeed the son of William Blake born 1816 and Sarah Blake born 1822 from Solihull.
Thanks
Kelly Taylor

Blakeman
My ggf Charles, was born in Acocks Green probably in 1834. I suspect it was him who was baptised in Solihull in Aug. Cant find any trace of family baptism. in Bham even though I thought they lived there. Looking mainly for Gm Mary, born 1871.Could they have remained in Solihull? Much thanks
Tony Walker

Boswell
My father grew up in the area and I am trying to trace any information on his family name.  He was Noel Reginal Boswell and had at least one brother called Jack.
Sue Doody

Bott
Looking for any information on the family of George and Ellen Bott, nee Lowe, who were married in the parish of Salter Street, Warwickshire in 1908.
Mike Nicholls

Bott
Descendants of Thomas and Elizabeth Bott of Illshaw Heath who lived there from approx 1871 to 1901. Many children primarily interested in Elizabeth my gggrandmother b. 1869, mother my gm Nelly Baker Bott who was born out of wedlock 12/27/1899 and raised by Frances and Charles Morrell of Witch Pitt Farm before moving into Village of Tanworth.
Kenton Poole

Walter Bowron
Does anyone remember my grandfather, WALTER BOWRON who lived in Coventry and worked at Land Rover in Solihull and helped develop the LR from the 40's and on. Last lived on Meriden Street in Coventry off Barras Lane and HolyHead Road.
David Glorius (USA)

Brampton
A Harry Brampton worked for braggs the builders as a plumber (i think) i myself lived at no62 new road as a child with my mom/dad/uncle/and my gran who later moved to the cottages at the bottom of new road opposite solihull park gates, my grans cottage is now an extension to the hair dressers where debannks yard was situated (i used to climb the tree in this yard as a boy) my grans back yard, led to debanks yard through the gate, gran did not have a garden but a brick paved area. My grans friend was a mrs tranter i used to help her clean her brass ornaments. My grandmothers name was annie brampton/my fathers was bernard and my uncles was edward (ted) i think my grandfather is buried in solihull church but i don't know where. Any assistance from yourself or some one who may read this and know of my family would be very much appreciated. Kind regards
Robert Edward Brampton

Broomhall
Any information on "Broomhall's Tea Rooms The Cottage" Catherine de Barnes. My wife's relatives owned it in the late 1800s
Alan Earle

Browne
In 1846 Lusitania Browne married Solomon Edward Caspersonn. They emigrated to Australia. I have letters from Lusitania's family from SOLIHULL, particularly her brother, John Wilson-Browne. Her nephews all attended King Edward School from 1860's. Three were Birmingham born. I would welcome information on this family
Peter Caspersonn

Brueton
My name's Richard Brueton and I've always wondered about my name. I want to know is if I'm connected to Brueton Park in some way, maybe its in memory of a relative or something.
Richard Brueton

Brueton / Docke
Does anyone out there know any information on the Bruetons, Dockers or Langley Hall Farm, Solihull? My grandparents George Samuel Brueton and Joan Brueton had the farm prior to the mid sixties when it was redeveloped for housing and the golf course. I would love to here off anyone who also remembers the Docker family in Sheldon. My grandfather was disowned by his family from what I can make out because of my grandmother Lillian! They had three children, Stephen, Irene and Maureen who was disabled. Any help would be appreciated Especially on the farm.
Amanda Caddack ne Docker

Burbidge
Trying to trace my great grandfather,Abraham,b.1830 Nuneaton, lived Ansley by 1869, having married Sarah( Wright?) in 1867.Did they have other children? Does anyone know details of Abraham's and Sarah's parents? I'd be glad of any help.
Judy Aslin

Bullivant
I am researching my maternal grandmother's tree.  One of my ancestors is a Joseph Bullivant, who was a farmer in Solihull, possibly in the mid 1840s.  His father was also a Joseph, possibly married to someone called Mary. Can anyone tell me which farm they had, and whether it still exists?  Many thanks
Anne Burns

Bullivant
Has anyone got any information relating to Thomas Bullivant, born in Solihull c1825
JES

Bullivant
Does anyone know the name of Joseph and Maria Bullivant's daughter or daughters from Solihull? Joseph and Maria were born around the year 1770.
Lily

Bullivant/Gibson
Elizabeth Bullivant left a portion of her will to her brother's son Thomas Gibson (her brother was also called Thomas Gibson) her maiden name however was Anderton. Does anyone have further details?
Lily

Burbidge
 A kind couple found info on Abraham, my ggrandfather.he was b.1845,not 1830,and his dad was also Abraham, a surprise which helped solve some of the mystery.  Abe jr. was b.Aston, lived in Arley, m.Sarah Wright from Arley 1867 in Arley church. On the 1881 census she is with her son Henry as head of hsld. Abe jr went to Algoa Bay(Port Elizabeth) in 1880 on USS Africa. From then on, I can find no trace of him, tho' there's an entry on the 1901 census of someone of the same name in Marton, Lancs, as plasterer, aged 57,Hd of hsld. previously he 'd been a farmer in Ansley on his own or his dad's farm, sold off in 1870(Ox Hayes Farm). Is it likely he might have turned to plastering? If this isn't him, I feel he could have stayed in Africa or even gone down with the ship. Can anyone help, please?  Thanks.
Judy Aslin nee Burbidge

Burman
I am searching for any information on a Thomas Burman who was born on June 4, 1796. He married Elizabeth Shirley, who was born on January 11, 1795.They had ten children: six born in England, and four born in New York state, U.S.A. Would welcome any information on Thomas and his wife, Elizabeth, we don't know where they were born, or where they lived in England.
Steven Burman

Tertius Thomas Burman
Does anyone have any information on Tertius Thomas BURMAN (1865-1894) who lived at Lady Lane, Tanworth and married Elizabeth MADELEY of Dog Lane in 1852. According to 'The Story of Tanworth in Arden' by John Burman (1930) Thomas Tertius was a farmer and churchwarden, but nothing was mentioned of his marriage. Any further information would be appreciated.
Rita Bailey

Insull Burman
I am looking for information on a man called Insull Burman, who lived in my house in Sydenham, London between 1909 and the 1930's. I believe that he probably died whilst living here, as the resident for 1933 is listed as Mrs Burnham. I am wondering if there is any connection between the man who once lived here and the Burman family who are profiled on your pages. As I have never come across the name Insull before I suspect it is probably a family name.
Tammy Williams. - Contact Solihull Online

Just noticed a message from Tammy Williams on the Solihull Online web site, asking for information about a man called Insull Burman. Not sure whether this helps her, but I have a fairly extensive Burman family tree on our own family web site and this does include an Insull John Burman who died in the 1930s although I have no information to confirm whether this is the same Insull Burman that lived in her house in Sydenham. As she suspects, Insull is indeed a common name in the Burman family as she will see from the tree.
www.burman.dsl.pipex.com/family_tree/wc01/wc01_133.htm
Steve Burman.

Burman
Frederick Charles Burman came to Australia in c1850s with his parents,  brothers & sisters. Would like to hear from anyone researching this family. Also the Insull family .
Adele Cathro

Not sure if this is related, but my grandfather, Ike (Isaac) Burman from Poland came to England and stayed with his relatives, also named Burman in New Castle on Tyne about 1900 - Supposedly the relatives ran a butcher shop there. Does this sound familiar? If not, sorry to take up your time. I am just trying to do my own family tree - thanks
Debra Burman-Gisby

Burman
Dear Sir,  I am trying to add to my family tree and I have found there is a BURMAN family at Stratford for some time. There may not be a link but I would like to explore the possiblity.
Cyril Richard Charles Burman

Burman
Hi there. I am seeking info on my gt gt gr father George Burman he was born around 1803 in Snitterfield Warks, his father was William and i think his mother was Mary Duffin, but his birth is not recorded on parish records, if any one has this person in their tree and can clarify that his mother was mary duffin  i would be very grateful
Janet Smith

Burman
I am trying to gather information on my great-great-great-grandfather, Thomas Burman Usher.  His son, also Thomas Burman Usher, was born in Bristol in 1823.  Possibly the name Burman came from his mother's side of the family, but in any case was considered important enough for there to be a "Thomas Burman" in the family for at least four generations.
Elizabeth Robertson

Butwell ,Maids
John Butwell Married Sarah Maids c1750,Tanworth. Any information greatly appreciated
Sid Walker

Bryant
Usual family tree stuff! - Handsworth/west bromwich/southstaffs connections - looking for any info on Charles Bryant- died 1921( m.Ellen Bartlett) of Bryant Bedstead manufacturers in Winson Green around 1900, three sons Charles Herbert( died 1939) Percy Ernest m. Constance Maude Rooker had a son Basil Percy born February 1903 and died 1989 in Wootten Wawen.Third son Arthur Sidney. Any info on any of these names, particularly up to present day and 20th century.
Monica Couchman

Carter Family
I am tracing my family history and believe that my great grandfather was born in Hampton in Arden around 1872(!). His name is John Carter, his parents were John and Elizabeth Carter. They had connections to Berkswell, Meriden and Beoley, Worcestershire. Would love to hear from anyone with information regarding my family. Many Thanks.
Sue Carter

Carter
I am trying to find out my great great great grandfather's parents name. He was born in Nottingham Nottingham shire they migrated to Australia and he married Mary Jane Cumming. Would appreciate any information. Thank you
Janette Lord

Carter
My gt gt gt grandfather was William Carter who was born about 1794 at Temple Balsall and married Mary from Packwood.  They lived in Dockers Lane, Berkswell from at least 1861 until their deaths in 1871 and 1883.  Where would Dockers Lane be on today's map? Anyone know anything else about William & Mary? 
Andy Dennis

Cashmore
Interested in Esther Cashmore shown on 1841 census as schoolmistress at New Street, Solihull with 2 daughters. Any information would be welcome.
Steve White

Chambers
Trying to find family members
Margaret Chambers

Chesshire
Several descendants of Daniel Chesshire (died 1866) of Pinks Farm are hoping to complete the family tree. His son Barnabas is buried at Beaudesert Church. Some members of his family were in the grocery business in Walsall with the Jennings family (of Henley in Arden) from the 1870's. Samuel Avery Chesshire (born 1877 in Walsall) returned to Henley in Arden and was in business in the High Street in the 1930's. Any information would be appreciated.
Geoff Chesshire

Chinn
Any information on the chinn family who ran the wilsons arms and the barley mow would be very gratefully recieved.   especially any links to aston birmingham.
Eric Chinn

Chinn/Moore
I have an Eleanor Chinn married to John Moore on 23 June 1796 at the parish church of solihull. any information would be appreciated
Lynn Brud

Clark - George and Florence
Lived at 8 richmond park til 1951 but would like to know if anyone knows of them they married in st margarets & would have been in their 70's when they moved. Their grandchildren never knew them & are interested in where they moved to.
We discovered that they moved to 2 Melford Hall Drive Solihull and George died in 1965 we do  not know when Florence died but she was 12yrs younger & outlived George Googder
Mary Dean

Clarke Family
Charles Clarke married Mary Allsop in about 1850s had several children including Catherine, Emma, Charles, Jane,
Bronwen Watson

Clarke
Message for Bronwen Watson (no email address).
My Grt Grandfather (Charles) was born in 1855 (settled in Handsworth).  His father was also called Charles Clarke.
Liz Clarke

Clarke
Information on the Clarke family, my grandfather was Thomas Henry B. 1896, he had 2 brothers William B.1899 and Albert.  Would love info on brothers.  Parents Emma Burdon & Arthur Thomas Clarke. Any info appreciated.
Jan Chaplain

Clarke/Goodwin
Looking for my mum's cousin, Doreen Clarke b. 1938 in London but moved to Solihull with her parents George Clarke, a builder and his wife Doris fairly soon after and lived there for many years.  Doreen married Alan Goodwin in 1964 and at that time was living in School Lane.  We have lost touch with her and would dearly love to find her.  We would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who can help.
Ruth

Clarke, William
I am trying to trace my family tree and I know my Great Grandfather was called William T Clarke born about 1852.  He married Fanny and they lived on a farm in Bills Lane, Solihull.  I would appreciate any info either about farms on Bills Lane or William and Fanny Clarke.  If any info please email me.  Thanks.
Mrs Hannon

Coldham
I have a Thomas Coldham in my line who lived at the Warstock Inn in Solihull in 1861.  Does anyone know if the Warstock Inn still exists, or if it is no longer extant, where did it used to be situated?
Bill Coldham

Cooper / Wright
Trying to connect with Henry Cowper living in 1714 in or near Wooten Wawen. His son, Henry Cowper (later Cooper) married Anne Hollins of Beaudesert in 1750. I can connect down from here but we are trying to push back beyond the 1700's.
Anthony Cooper

Cooper c1901
Looking up family tree for Arthur Cooper, Ernest Cooper, mother Mary Cooper 1901 of Coventry Rd or No1 Lode Lane. All that is known is she was an unmarried mother and was a servant.
Carol Young

Conway
I am former Silhillian now living in Canada and I am working on my family tree and I need some help with my maternal relatives. My mother lived in Hockley Heath with her family during the 1940's. They lived on Stratford Road, family  name Conway. Any information would be appreciated.
Trevor Jones

Cooper / Docker
My Father Arthur Thomas Cooper was fostered at an early age by Raymond and Sarah [nee Warner] Docker in the Solihull area, He was raised with their son Tom I believe there was a daughter Lizzie, Tom was best man and Lizzie bridesmaid at my parents wedding in 1933. I was hoping someone in the Docker family may have some knowledge which would lead me to his Mother Mary Cooper.
Sylvia Farrier[nee Cooper]

Cooper
My grandmother Mary Cooper had three children: Ernest 1905 1Lode Lane Solihull, Lillian Mary 1 Maxstoke lane Meriden, Arthur Thomas Coventry rd Lyndon end.  She also lived or worked in Bickenhill 1907 and station rd Knowle 1904. Her daughter died aged 15 months the death was registered by Sarah Corbell or Corbett at Sharmans cross. Can anyone help to identify Mary Cooper please? 
Sylvia Farrier [nee Cooper]

Coton
My mother's name was Hetty Coton and she was born in Solihull in 1929. She had two brothers (George and Edward) and a sister (Gwen). I believe that all three are now dead. If anyone has information about the wider Coton family (especially how my mother's links into it), I would be pleased to hear about it. (For instance does anyone know if the 2 Cotons on the wall memorial outside the church are related to my family) and who the Cotons are who feature in a 1920'wedding photograph which appears in two books about Solihull.
Christine Lenton-Craddock

Re: Coton
Re item Christine Lenton-Craddock, will the source please e-mail as I can probably help from information on file.
Mary & Brian Allcott

Cox or Shorthouse
My grandfather Samuel grew up in the Earlswood Lakes area but we cannot find where. His unusual middle name was Shorthouse. I know he had several half brothers, one of whom was also called Samuel. Grandad was born 1901. Any help would be gratefully received please.
Margaret Walker

Craddock
Looking to find the origins of my grand mother. Her grandfather migrated to Jamaica
Dahlia

Crenshaw/Granger
I am looking for information on Thomas Crenshaw/ Granger
Wanda Crenshaw

Dancaster and Rawlins
Nellie May Dancaster married Albert Rawlins. I'm looking for informaion about these cousins. I am also looking for information for a Graham MARTINDALE  that most likely married another Rawlins cousin. Many thanks to all
Carol

Davies
I am trying to trace the family or relatives of Florence May Davies who resided in the Solihull area in 1937. It is believed she had a son named Mark who lived in the Shirley area. This is a family tree enquiry and any help would be wonderful. Ibelieve that the family may have originated in the Shrewsbury area.
John Davies

Davies
I am looking for Emily Davies born circa 1892 Coventry. She had 5 children, 2 of them born in Solihull.
Sharon Wild

Davis
The 1901 Census lists my DAVIS family residing at Sharmans Cross, Solihull
-ggrandfather, Charles Seymour Davis, 54, Provison Broker (employer)-
-ggrandmother,(Rosina) Caroline, 48-
-gAunt Gwendoline R., 17-
-grandfather, Arthur Weston Davis,age 15-
In 1911 my grandfather, Arthur Weston, came to the US and listed his father's residence on the ship's manifest as "Oaklands Sharmans Cross Solihull".  What is OAKLANDS and how can I find where they lived?  And what is a Provison Broker?
Caroline Rosina WITHERS m. Charles Seymour DAVIS, Oaklands Sharmans Cross, Solihull.  Caroline Rosina WITHERS is the older sister to the famous artist Walter Herbert WITHERS
(1854-1914).  Caroline & Walter's parents were Edwin WITHERS and Sarah WELCH who had 14 children.
Anita Davis Revell
b. Miami Beach, FL

Derrick Family
Any information on the Derrick's of Hay Lane and the Mount
Joan Savage

Dewson - Sandy & Brown
Living in the area in the mid/late 1800's to mid 1900's trying to trace anyone with information relating to my mothers adoption in 1934 any information would be much appreciated, Many Thanks
Sue Gaskell

Docker
I found this site by typing in the name Docker. We have a family connection though the sketchy bit of information I have indicates they were from Southwick which is near Brighton on the South coast. The only other thing I know for sure is they left the country and went to Europe in the mid 1970's.
Can anyone tell me anymore?
Paula Netley

Docker / Cooper
My Father Arthur Thomas Cooper was fostered at an early age by Raymond and Sarah [nee Warner] Docker in the Solihull area, He was raised with their son Tom I believe there was a daughter Lizzie, Tom was best man and Lizzie bridesmaid at my parents wedding in 1933. Iwas hoping someone in the Docker family may have some knowledge which would lead me to his Mother Mary Cooper.
Sylvia Farrier[nee Cooper]

Docker /  Brueton
Does anyone out there know any information on the Bruetons, Dockers or Langley Hall Farm,Solihull? My grandparents George Samuel Brueton and Joan Brueton had the farm prior to the mid sixties when it was redeveloped for housing and the golf course. I would love to here off anyone who also remembers the Docker family in Sheldon. My grandfather was disowned by his family from what I can make out because of my grandmother Lillian! They had three children, Stephen, Irene and Maureen who was disabled. Any help would be appreciated Especially on the farm.
Amanda Caddack ne Docker

Docker, George & Myra
Trying to find out a little more about my Great Great Grandparents. Came from Tanworth in Arden lived at Black Greves Farm Weatheroak turn of the century
Duncan Grainger

Dowler
I am looking for information about 'Highfield' or 'Highgate' House which was on Station Street near Knowle. George Dowler (1824 - 1901) and his family lived there in the 1860's before moving to Canada. The DOWLER family had a large Brass works in Birmingham and George moved to Knowle because it was more favourable for raising a family.
One of his children described the home as "The estate at Knowle had a kitchen, garden, green houses and hot house, also carriage house and croquet lawn. There was a housekeeper, nurse maid, governess, and boot black who also polished the silver. There were also maids and a man to run the farm."
Any information about the DOWLER family, or 'Highfield' house would be appreciated.
Michael Ball

Drummond Roe
My farther colin drummond roe lived in  shirley solihull untill his death in 1981 l am looking for brother lawrence drummond roe of 1355 stratford rd  can any one help to find him please address or phone number
Derek Drummond Roe

Dunn
John Ralph + Dolly (Doris) G'day from sunny Perth down Under. My dad & his older sister came from this area I think. :-) John (1917) was in the Birmingham Fire Brigade OP.1950"s & ex Royal Marine  who married Mollie Osborne nee Walker. Dolly his older sister made Leather goods. Mollie and John were publicans of the Smethwick Workingmens club in the 50's. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers them as they have both passed on. I am Mike Dunn their eldest.
Mike Dunn

Dunn/Houghton
Would like any information on the above families relating to salter street and tidbury green
Alison Musgrove

Eden
I would be interested to hear from anyone who knew the Eden family who lived in Heath Road, Elmdon Heath from the late 1930's to the early 1960's or the Harveys who lived in Heath Road during the same period
old school pals.
John Davies

Eden - Wendy
Her Father work at Brunswick Mining & Smelting in Bathurst N.B. as an Electrician & his wife past away.  (approx.Year 1970) We took care of Wendy when her Mom was Hospitilized
Charles & May LeBlanc

Eden
 I am looking for any possible descendants of a Emanuel Eden from Oxfordshire who was a farm bailife in Shirley and Solihull during the 1800s/1900s he had several children my grandfather Henry Eden being one.I would love to here from anyone with the name of Eden from these areas for possible links.
Grace Roberts

Edgar
I am doing a family tree on the Edgar's. My great great grandfather was Adam Edgar who settled in Kemps Green then Hockley Heath any info on the Edgar's will be much appreciated
Tracie Edgar

Edgington
I am looking for information on my great grandmother, Frances Edgington. She was known as Fanny. She married John William Norman in 1905 at St Alphege Church. Any information would be appreciated.
Donna Prentice

Edkins
Canadian Edkins family (of Charles Albert Edkins b1885, Birmingham) looking for descendants of his father Charles Lingham Edkins (b1863, d1922). Charles Albert's siblings were Edith Lizzie (1887), Leslie Stretton (1887), Kathleen Doris (1891) and James (1893); Both Charles' were button manufacturers of Aston/Birmingham. Believed to have lived on Lode Lane, "Arden House" in Solihull in the 1800's. If you have any information on possible descendants, please contact me.
Allison Gilbert

Edkins
Looking for info on my mothers brothers James and Hubert Edkins her name was Phyllis powers nee Edkins the family lived in Billesey Warwickshire the brothers emigrated to Canada around 1918-19 to Manitoba grateful for any information
Marge

Edwards
Looking for any decendants of william edwards and mary lines who married in monks kirby13/11/1798, please mail me direct
Marcie

Ellis
I have found out that my Great, Great Grandfather lived in the Barston area for most of his life. ie, 1802/1878. He was a Shoe maker as was his wife Elizabeth who came from Tanworth. Does anyone have any knowledge of this family? as I believe that there were several Ellis families living in the Barston area at that time.
Ralph Ellis

Ellis
Looking for Enoch and Ruth Ellis family. Market gardeners in Hampton-in-Arden. Listed in 1891 census at 47 Lugtrout Lane. Herbert Abraham married Mary Ann Kitching in 1896; one child - Lena Felkin Kitching, born 1896.
Patricia Warren

Ellis Family
My Grandfather Hedley Gilbert Ellis migrated to Australia from Solihull in 1925. Parents were Francis Harry Ellis and Minnie Thompson. Minnie's parents were William Thompson and Ann Howes Robbins. Francis Harry's parents were Enoch & Ruth Ellis. They were market gardeners, had a farm "Lugtrout Farm" in Lugtrout Lane.  I'm tracing family tree and can't find any info further back than Enoch and Ruth. I would love to know Ruth's maiden name and maybe the parents of Enoch. I believe they are buried at Hampton In Arden. The Thompson's in the 1881 census were listed at Hight St Solihull and landlord agents. If you know if this family or are a descendant I would love to hear from you.
Michelle Ellis Linton

Edgington
My Great Grandparents Joshua and Maria Edgington lived at Rothams Oak, Tanworth in Arden. Their children were Richard, Emma, Mary Ellen, Harry and Frederick, my grandfather. Trying to trace descendants of Richard and Emma.
Margaret Dickinson

Everitt
My grandfather (George Everitt) came from a large family. His father (Harry) was a nursery man at Hewitts. Can anybody tell me something about Hewitts and more about his brothers and sisters (especially Harry Jnr who immigrated to the USA and Joseph, who married Emily Griffin)
Stephen Harper-Scott

Everson
Interested in the Everson family that purchased Hillfield Hall in 1932 and sold it in 1964
Val Everson

Evetts
I am keen to search my family history and I have very little to go on except that my grandad's father was William Evetts who married Sarah ? and he had a brother Arthur and Sister Dolly.  Their father was William Evetts and they originate from Moathouse Farm in Church Rd , Sheldon.  (there may be a connection also with Thomas Evetts who had Harry, Walter and Thomas Lindon Evetts??) Any info would help me piece together my family jigsaw!
Lorraine Evetts



Fairfield
I was curious if you have or know of any information about the FAIRFIELD family who in the late 19th century owned over 100 acres of land near Mill Lane or environs.  I have read Sue Bates and Joy Woodall's book and cannot find a reference to it in either. I also have Caroline Clive's published diary on her life with Archer Clive in the mid-19th C. and nothing there either. Thanks for any help you can send my way.
Lisa Musick Temecula, CA USA

Felton
My g/g Grandfather, Joseph Felton, was the 9th of 10 children of John an Elizabeth Felton. All 10 of the children were born in Solihull between 1810 and 1831. Joseph was christened on 13 January 1828, and he married Jane (Woodcock) in 1847 at St Martin, Birmingham. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1852 with his family. Are there any relatives of my Felton family still in the Solihull area? I would love to hear from anyone who can help. Thanks
Brian Felton

Fentham
I'm looking for information on information on the FENTHAM family name.
Michael Fentham

Fentham
I am descended from the Fenthams. Looking for information on great grandad William Fentham
V.Smith

Fentham
My name is Valerie Fentham (Smith) I'm doing the family tree any help needed.
I believe Michael is looking for same name
v.smith@whsmithnet.co.uk

George Fentham 1630 - 1698
George Fentham was the son of Henry Fentham, who was the church warden at Hampton Church. George Fentham left Hampton at the age of 14 to work as an apprentice mercer in Birmingham.
He became a successful business man. When he died a charitable trust was set up so that poor children of Hampton could go to school.
Source http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/gfentham/Page2.html

Field
I'm researching the Field family of Tanworth, in particular Richard, Anne, Hannah and Esther of Braggs Farm.  If anyone has any information that isn't on this site or in Thomas Kemp's book on the family, this would be much appreciated.  I'm also interested in seeing photographs of the family,
especially Anne who wasn't pictured in the book by Thomas Kemp.
Kim Harten

Fitter
I am researching the Fitters who appear to have lived in Tanworth for well over two hundred years. Humphrey Fitter who died in 1744 was a parish clerk. Thomas his grandson was also a parish clerk, occupation cordwainer. Names of Fitter wives Mary Shaw m.1716 Elizabeth Hall m.1787 Hannah? Caroline Gardiner m.1860. I would be grateful for any information.
Mrs. Anne Barber

Fitter/Cooper
Any info on the Fitter family.  Thomas Fitter m. Martha Farr Cooper
Children: John(1822) , Thomas, Charles, Elizabeth, Ann, Esther(1836)
Johns children: Mary Ann, Thomas, Elizabeth, John, Maria, Arthur, Susannah, Matthew, Jane, Sarah, Rosa
Jennifer Sullivan

Florance
My great-great grandfather was Joseph Florance who was born in Henley-in-Arden in 1842. His parents were Thomas Florance and Margaret Grew. I have reached a dead-end with my research and if anyone has any info or ideas that could help, it would be much appreciated.
Ian Morris (Johannesburg, RSA)

William Ford
I'm interested in tracing the ancestors of William Ford who was born in Hampton in Arden about 1793.  William married Elizabeth ? who was born in Sowe (1851 Census). Their children were Charles, Joseph, James, John Mary Ann and Edward. They were all born in Hampton in Arden.  Would love to hear from anyone who can assist.
Denise Clarke

Freeman
I think I may have posted a message long ago. My family names are Hutchings, Webb and Freeman. My great grand father and grandfather lived on the Umberslade estate. My ggrandfather was suppose to have been farm Bailiff in the late 1800's. My father and his brother's place of birth was was South Lodge, Umberslade. If any one has infomation about these families eg where they were buried please contact me.
Roni Frey (Hutchings) In Victoria BC Canada

Freeman
I have been tracing my family tree and would be grateful if anyone has any information on my grandfather and grandmother. William Freeman who married Maud Gillett around 1898 to 1905. My father Robert Freeman was born in Park Farm Cottage Widney Manor Road 2Oth August 19O6
Wendy Matthews

Gardner
My great grandmother Eliza Gardner was born in Solihull in 1863, she was the daughter of Charles Gardner and Martha Clarke/Clark. Eliza's siblings were born also in the area. I would love to have any information regarding the family.
Veronica Montgomerie

Geast/Gilbert
I am looking for any information on the above families in Warwickshire in particular Emma Gilbert born Astey later married to Willaim Edmund Geast
Helen Forward

Gell or Jell
Does anyone know anything about this family, please?  They lived at Dorrige House, Dorrige Road, Dorrige although I think the house was demolished in the 1960s.  I think my mother, may have been their housekeeper just after the second World War until the early 1950s. 
Judith Fowler nee Sawyer

Glover
Thomas Glover was an Inland Revenue Agent, who, according to the 1851 census, had a son Edward, born Solihull in 1844 or 45.  Would love confirmation of the birth and his parents' names if anyone has access to appropriate church records. I know that later in life Edward was a member of a Congregational Church so am not sure where to look for such records.  Any thoughts on this topic would be most welcome.
Elizabeth Revel

Goff
Would be interested in finding out some history on my fathers family who lived in Earlswood until about 1929 before migrating to Australia.  My father Clifford Goff lived at Fullwood Fields Farm, but was born at Cloweswood Farm  Feb. 1913.  Also have connections to Red Lion Pub, my grandmother Daisy Goff ( nee White) either owned or worked at the Pub for many years pre 1910. As I am visiting this area in Aug 2005 would love to hear any details of past family history.
Kaye Heberle

Goff - William
I was wondering if their were any decendents of William & Jane Goff (nee Newton) living in the Solihull area.  They married in 1865 (Jane later remarried Reouel Charles Miles in 1889).  William & Jane had 8 children named William, Sarah, Minnie, Arthur, Nellie, Robert George and Tom. If anyone has any information I would appreciate it.
Kaye Heberle

Goodwin
My grandparents Arthur and Sarah GOODWIN moved from saffron Walden to West Berkshire in 1916.  Their children were later taken into care and three of them were sent to Australia. Does anyone know what became of Arthur and his son William James??
G.W.Goodwin

Thomas Green
Born in 'Shirley Street' Warwick  (as stated on the 1851 census) around 1798.  Has anyone heard of this location?  Any ideas which would be the nearest parish church?
Janet Sullivan

Green
I would be very grateful if anyone has any info on the Green family. They lived in Warings Green, certainly from 1881-1901, living at the Blue Bell cider house.
Tiffany Potter

Greswolde Family
I am seeking info on any Greswoldes in England Between 1640 and back
Richard A. Griswold

Grimshaw
I am trying to trace my family history back, We believe that a Lord Grimshaw lived in Barston in the 1700s in a building named the Trinity House. If anyone can help please let me know.
Nichola Hill

Grimshaw
I am looking for information on the Grimshaws who gave their name to Grimshaw Hall at Knowle. I have created a webpage on the Hall at
www.grimshaworigin.org/Webpages2/GrimshawHallKnowle.htm but I would like to add info on the family. I think the progenitor was a Richard Grimshaw. Did he hail from Lancashire?
Thomas W. Grimshaw

Griswold, Gryswold
I am making enquiries about the above family which I am told dates back to the 1300s and some of whom are buried in St Alphege Church
Ilse Sternberg

Hanbury
According to my gt' Aunt, her grandmother (I believe Kate Hanbury) married (Grandpa) Lodge.  Her family may have had something to do with Hanbury Hall (near Birmingham?).  Any information would be greatly received.
Kath Spademan

Harborne
Martha was a daughter of Thomas and Mary Harborne. She was born about 1786. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated.
Glenda Wilson - no email supplied - reply via this webpage

Harborne Family
I am Stephen Harborne direct descendant of the Harborne family Solihull. My Great grandfathers removed were 1st Solihull Post Master, Church Warden at St Alphege Church, they lived in Harborne House Solihull and Oldwych House, Fen End, when farmers. I have the family tree dating back to the 16th century, including Sir William Harborne of Mundham, but I am looking to expand this. Are there any Harbornes out there from this blood line who can help me?
Stephen Harborne

Harborne Family
I have just started tracing my family.  Has anyone any information on Edward Andrew Watson whose mother was a Harborne?
Kristian Bull

Harborne
Unable to be in contact with Stephen Harborne & Kristian Bull who have submitted info on your web site. I think I have connections with both of them
Ann Robson

Harborne
My grandmother was a Harborne and was related to the Harbornes of Chadwick End most of her Fathers family were buried in Baddersley Clinton Church. her name was Ellen Elizabeth and she had a sister Alice and a brother Clem that I know of but i think there were others. she married a Walter Marshall and they lived in Orchard Ave in Solihull for the later years of her life she was known as Nurse Marshall and road round Solihull on an early moped an engine attached to the rear wheel of her bike. I would love to hear from any of her siblings relations as this is an area of my family I know very little about
Jan Tipton

Harding of Baraset
JANET ROBINSON, please contact me at by email if you wish to exchange information regarding the family HARDING OF BARASET.  Thank you.
E. Harding-Davies

Harding of Baraset
I have a little information on the four daughters of William Harding. They were also co-heiresses of Judd Harding. I would welcome more info.
Janet Robinson

Harding of Baraset
JANET ROBINSON, please contact me at by email if you wish to exchange information regarding the family HARDING OF BARASET.  Thank you.
E. Harding-Davies

Harding
Seeking information on the ancestors & family of Judd Harding born circa 1730, Solihull married to Elizabeth Hunt of Stratford-upon-Avon, daughter. of John Hunt and Mary Burman.
R. Isherwood

Harding
Have and am looking for information regarding the family Harding of
Baraset, Warwickshire. Family of Judd Harding married to Elizabeth Hunt of
Stratford-upon-Avon, and of Hampton-on-Arden. Any information
E. Harding-Davies

Harlow
I am looking for any information about the Harlow family who lived in Solihull at least in the early part of the twentieth century.  I know some relatives are buried in St Alpheges cemetary.  My grandfather was Alfred Harlow, born around 1879.  My grandmother was Mary (maybe Hall, Jordon or Green) Their children were: Thomas, Arthur, Helen, Marie and Gladys. My grandfather worked in Birmingham and might have been from there originally. I am trying to piece together a history and would appreciate any help anyone can give me.
Mary Thompson

Harrison
In the 1881 census my great great grandfather Joseph Harrison (a tailor) is listed together with his 3 daughters, Ellen, Celia (my great grandmother) and Edith. Does anyone have any information about the family? What happened to Joseph's wife? I'd welcome any info.
Jane Rawlings

Harrison
I am restoring a 1934 Wolseley Nine that was purchased new in February 1934 by a Hubert Walter Maxwell Harrison who lived at 9 Bourton Road, Olton, Nr Solihull.  I would be very interested to find any photographs of the car and owner.
Andrew Daw

Hartley
I am researching one of my forebears - J.T.B.Hartley (or his son, W.J.Hartley) who was land agent for the Umberslade Estate of the Muntz Family in Warwickshire around 1890-1910. Their address at the time was Avon House, Hockley Heath. The present occupiers gave me the link to the Muntz family but had no knowledge of the Hartleys. ANY information, no matter how small, would be welcome. b
David Brown

Hassall
What happened to all the Hassall's in solihull there were quite a few Mary married to Harry Beer Joan Married to Cyrel Prentice there were Hassall's in Lugtrout Lane and Hampton in Arden plus Barston, there must be someone still out there, please make contact or anyone who knows them I am Jack Hassall's youngest daughter Janet, now living in Shropshire and nearly 70 I havbe no contact what so ever with any of my Dad's family. I would love to hear from anyone who knows/knew any of them.
Janet Davies (nee Hassall)

HASTINGS - JOHN
I am hoping to find out about the Hastings family in Solihull. John was born about 1820 and the next location I have is 1851 in London. His occupation was Gardener and he also worked in Devon, Surrey and back to London in 1881. There were two other John Hastings born about the same time and died about 1886-1889.Place of death unknown. Possible London or Solihull.
Any help appreciated.
S Bailey

Hawes
I am a descendant of Edmund Hawes, the emigrant to America. I am interested in finding out about the events in the life of his father, also Edmund, who remained in Solihull, as well as his older brother, Edmund's heir. Why did the Hillfield estate pass out of the hands of the family in 1660? What was the family's role in the English Civil War? Did the restoration of the monarchy have something to do with the family's demise?
Susan Webb Schultz

Hawes
I am a descendant of Edmund Hawes who was from Solihull. Edmund left England for America in 1635. I am trying to find past and present information on the Hawes family. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Ed Hawes Hawes

Hawes
I am looking for info on my family history, I am daughter to Francis Hawes who is the son of Hugh Hawes of whom is the son of Walter Hawes....that is as far as i have gotten
Deanna Hawes

Haxeltine
I am researching my family tree and have discovered that the above family lived in and around Birmingham and Shirley during the 18th and 19th centuries. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who has any information or from any living descendants of the Haxeltines.
Marilyn Mahabir

Haydon
Mary Eliza (Emily)Haydo(e)n was born in Solihull c1819 parnts William and Mary Haydon (a weaver).  She married James Page on 13 Sept 1843 at Bethesda Cahel. Any info on Pages or haydons?
Donna Lannan

Heath
I am searching for baptism and marriage records for William Heath.
Census info says he was born in Lapworth in 1796 but I can find no trace of his baptism anywhere in Lapworth or Rowington. His partner was Elizabeth Vyners from Packwood and they had 4 children but I can't find any record of their marriage either. There are family connections to Solihull although William and Elizabeth lived and died in Rowington. I think his father was also called William - the son was a butcher in Rowington. If anyone knows of any possible clues I would be very grateful - I have been stuck on this ancestor for about 2 years
Sandra Howard

Hemus
Whilst researching our family tree I have recently discovered that John Hemus, a gt.gt.gt.gt.uncle owned Shirley Farm. He died in 1881.
His stepdaughter, Ester Linda Thomson owned the line of cottages and the Union Inn on the corner of Union Road.
Ann Hemus owned Spring Cottage and 4 more adjoining cottages on the Stratford Road adjacent to the Saracens Head Hotel. If anyone out there can help with any more details about the family I would be grateful to hear from you, as would our newly discovered cousins in Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the U.S.A.
Re:- John Hemus, we have also discovered that William Hemus owned Langley Farm. John Hemus was the first councillor for the Shirley area. If anyone has any more information we would be very grateful.
Sally Smith nee Hemus

Herrick
I am looking for information on the name's of Herrick, Terry, Stretton and Fletcher not even sure from which area.
Vessey

Hewitt
Does anyone have any info on Clara Hewitt, my great grandmother, born around 1865.  She married John Mallett and moved to Saffron Walden in Essex - we think they had two children, Frank and Arthur, born 1899 and 1904 respectively.  Any information would be much appreciated.
Bev Mason

Hobbis
I'm researching the Hobbis family line that includes Mary Hobbis (married name, b.abt.1843), from St Barnabas, Balsall Heath, and her children Harry, Walter, George, Florence and Emma. George (b.abt.1870) had children George Walter, Florence Ethel, May Eveline, Arthur H., Alice Sarah, and Leslie. Leslie is my grand father and lived in Solihull from 1907.  If you have ANY information that may link to this family then please contact me, I'd love to hear from you.
Richard Hobbis

Homer Family
I am helping a friend research his family history. The surname is HOMER and they lived in the Solihull area. Any help would be so appreciated.
Barbara Izzard barbara.izzard@tesco.net

Horne
My grandfather John Horne lived on Millane, Solihull, Warwick, England.
He was born Sep. 11, 1863
Tom Horne

Houghton
Does anyone have any information on Victor Houghton of the Warwickshire Regiment who was killed during WW1? His name is on the War Memorial in Hockley Heath.
Mick Pegg

Houghton
John Houghton (1782), mother Ellen Houghton, chr Wythall heath, my GGF, suicided bet 1901 - 1918, wife Mary Ann prob remarried, kids Ellen John Alice,  any info appreciated.
Paul Page

Hughes
Hello: I am the grandaughter of Francis (Fanny) Brown and Ellis Hughes, from Solihull, Shirley area. My mother is Margaret Alice Hughes (Maiden Name) and Father William Hughes (from Tysley). I moved to Canada in 1965 but have no record or contact with any of my relatives. Any help would be appreciated. Maybe one of my Relatives has done a family tree. Thanks!
Denise Parks  (Tilden Lake, ON, Canada)

Hutchings
I think I may have posted a message long ago. My family names are Hutchings, Webb and Freeman. My great grand father and grandfather lived on the Umberslade estate. My ggrandfather was suppose to have been farm Bailiff in the late 1800's. My father and his brother's place of birth was was South Lodge, Umberslade. If any one has infomation about these families eg where they were buried please contact me.
Roni Frey (Hutchings) In Victoria BC Canada

Hunt
My ancestors were Thomas and Sarah Hunt of Warings Green, Earlswood born 1797 & 1798. They are listed as Besom makers.  Would they be related to the Burman family does anyone know? They had an enormous family.
Diane Palmer

Hutchings
My great grandfather and grand father worked on Umberslade estate in the late 19 century and early 20th century. I am interested in finding descendants of Richard Hutchings and Emily Reynolds. My grandfather married twice, once to Agnes Violet Webb and again to ???
My grandmother's second husband was Samuel Hutchings! My grandfather's younger sisters were Sarah or Jenny and Elizabeth who left behind a son Thomas when she emigrated to Canada.
Roni(Veronica)

Jelfs
I'm trying to find relatives of the late Charles Jelfs born 1877, I know he married a Ruth Henrietta Sears in 1900,they had four children:- Charles Leslie Bn.1902 - Mabel Hope Bn.1903 - Harold Alfred Bn.1904 and Gladys Ruth Bn.1906. Charles also had a sister Fanny Louise Jelfs who lived in Lapworth, Charles and Fanny and their sibilings were all born in Lapworth, their Father and Mother being Thomas and Charlotte Jelfs, Fanny was my Grandmother.  If there is anyone out there with any information please e-mail me. Thank you.
David Jelfs

Jervis
Any Information - please contact June Watts june2002@beeb.com

Johnson
I am researching my family tree of Johnson from the areas of Solihull and Shirley. I  would love to hear from anyone related by decadency.
Phil Johnson

Jolly
Does anyone remember 'the Jolly's' who lived in Shirley, late 1940's onwards?

Re: Jolly
I m posting this with ref. to the previous question about the Jolly's of Shirley as no email address was given.
my future father in law is terry jolly, who grew up in Shirley - he has many brother and sisters who still live in and around Shirley, however one brother now lives in Colorado. I provide my email address if you have any questions for him. Allan allan_williams@mail.com

Jones
I am looking fir information on my grat grandfather, Edward Jones-born 1882 in Wellington Hereford, his wife Minnie- born 1883 Walsall. Who lived at Pe[i]nfold farm in the St Asphage district of Solihull. They had two children; Edward and Violet and in 1906 my gran, Minnie Amelia. Mothers maiden name will help and any other information- where I can search local records-would be greatly appreciated
Nicola Timson

Judd(e), Judd, Jud Family
I would welcome any comments or information on the Judd(e) family in Warwickshire especially around Coventry, Banbury, Coleshill areas
David Judd

Kelly Family
I am trying to solve a mystery!  Gladys Joan Kelly (probably called Gwen - married name Garrod) was my grandmother. Unfortunately she died 17th August 1947 at home in Rangoon Road, Solihull. I know that at the time she lived with her mother, her sister Shirley (who would have been in early teens), my father who was 18 months old Peter and her husband George. After my grandmothers sudden death in 1947 my grandfather took my father to live with his family in York/Peterborough. Tragically we have have no details regarding my dads maternal family. I am even struggling to locate her place of burial, which was apparently at a large cemetry in Solihull by a busy road.
Any ideas ?
Helen Talbot dandhtalbot@aol.com

King Family - Hampton in Arden
I am descended from the King family who ran the Post Office in Hampton in Arden from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. I would love to hear from anyone who knows anything at all about this family. I believe my g g grandfather Walter King died at the church one Christmas eve. I would also be interested in any info regarding the surname Price from the village.
Debbie Roe DAJHW@roey.freeserve.co.uk

Kite
I'm researching KITES in Shirley area from 1840s onwards. My g-grandfather was in Earlswood, but descendants were in Shirley, farming. Some moved into Birmingham later. Any relations out there?
Rosemary Knutsen

Knattress
I am researching the family of knattress.any help would be appreciated. thank you
Elle Jay

Thomas Albert Knight
We are from Coventry now living in Australia and we are trying to get information about our past and we have some information regarding a relative of my wife/Anne's great grandfather on my father's side. His name is Thomas Albert Knight. All I know about him is he died in June 1890 or 91 and had 5 sons, one was called Alexander William Victor Knight. I haven't got an address but he was buried at Baddesley Clinton near Chadwick End in Warwickshire. If you could help us or point us in the right direction it would be great.
Bryan and Anne Mather

Knight
Edwin Andrew Knight, born Leicester 1971(Me). Father Albert Edwin Knight, Born Hinkley 1930+. Grandfather born Hinkley, 19th century. Hinkly Leicester ? O any other family members.
Edwin Knight

Knight
I am looking for information on the family of Joseph Knight who lived in Solihull around 1800. He originally came from Sheldon, WAR, and married Elizabeth Jennings in Birmingham. He had a son in Solihull, also called Joseph in 1799, and also a daughter, Mary, born around 1801.
Stephen Tippin

Langley
Looking for information on whereabouts of children\grandchildren of Archie Langley of solihull.  Archie had a building company 'Langley Builders'
Terry Forman

Lee
I am looking for relatives of my Great Grandfather, PERCY WIDDRINGTON LEE, (b.1859, Greet , Yardley , Warwickshire) who left England for Australia in 1877 aged 18. Percy's parents names were James Lee who married Mary Anne Roberts at Solihull. Percy had two sisters, Florence and Elizabeth. Other members in the family were James Roberts Lee, Howard Westerman Lee and Sidney Clarkson Lee.
The Lee family lived in the Redditch/Solihull/Birmingham area.
Barbara

Le Resche
Current spelling Le Resche. But in past often mis-spelt as Leresche.
Or other variants.
Any information on a Samuel Leresche and his daughter who on the 1841 census lived in Shirley Street.  No house number is given.  Samuel is 75 and my Great Great Great Great Grandfather, he died in 1849,v aged 83. Although I do not have any birth or death details on him just dates. And Susanna aged 35, a great great great aunt, probably never married, who died in 1859 aged 53.  She died in Birmingham, possible at her brother Henry's home or area. We believe Samuel may have been married to a Susannah Hidson and had another child named Henry John Leresche. He is my Great Great Great Grandfather. He lived in the Aston paish of Birmingham in Balsall Heath which back then was a prestigious area to live. Shirley Street no longer exists but is said to be near to Shirley Heath.
Michele Le Resche

Lewis
My Lewis ancestors were Cooper/Woodhoop makers of Henley in Arden starting with William c1767. One branch became tailors staying in Henley, while others moved to Ladywood, Birmingham. Related families were Shakespeare, Harper, Horton from Henley & Pearce from Bidford. Any information from descendants would be very welcome. I have a large family tree.
David Heath

Lines
Researching surname LINES. Thomas b 1859 Solihull twin sons b 1890 Herbert Thomas married Emma FENNELL from Burntwood-Joseph James married Emmie Lizzie PALFREYMAN. Joseph listed as journeyman painter in 1913 and Emmie was matron in convalescent home in Solihull 1913. Also sister Phyllis lived in Solihull all her life and brother Edward who was a landscape gardener and a postman.
My grandfather was Herbert Thomas Lines born 1890 he had twin brother Joseph James. Herbert married Emma Fennell in 1914 living on Warwick road at time. Later moved to Acocks Green. Any info gratefully received.
Carol Davis

Lister
Four Lister siblings supposedly born in Sheffield, but all married at Yardley.  They are Alfred married 17/12/1848 to Mary Brown,  Lucy married 11/2/1849 to Edward John Brown, Job/John married Matilda Rogers also on 11/2/1849 and finally Emma to Joseph Harper 29/2/1852.  Job/John & Matilda and their family, also Emma & Joseph and their family emigrated to Australia in the late 1850's early 1860's.
Lalah Simpson (nee) Lister

Llewellyn
My Great Grandfather on my mother's side, David Llewellyn was a stonemason living with his family in Barston in 1881 according to the Census of that year. What happened after that? Any Llewellyn's around now?
Ron West

Lowe Eden
I am trying to find Kate Lowe - she had a child in 1909 a daughter Evelyn born on 11 August and registered Evelyn Lowe Eden.  I believe Kate was born on 4 November 1886 and she is listed in the 1901 Census as living in Bentley as a domestic servant.
Jo Jennings

Madeley Family
John Madeley (born about 1785) and wife Martha had children Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Harriet, George, Richard, Charles, Caroline, Ellen, John and Jane. Any information about the Madeley Family who I believe were farmers, would be greatly appreciated. John Madeley was my g.g.g. grandfather.
Glenda Wilson

Mann
I would be very grateful for any information on the Mann Family from Wooton Wawen and Offchurch Warwickshire. I have Thomas Mann born in Offchurch in 1814 he was my 2 x gt grandfather. I think he married Mary Steane. Their son John born Wooton Wawen in 1845 married Catherine Lowe. Any information would be much appreciated. Thank you
Lorraine Mann

Mason
My grandmother Florence Annie Mason  was an assistant mistress at Nuthurst British? School, Hockley Heath and left there in 1897 to go and teach in Coalville, Leicestershire.I have a letter from the then School manager, James Mann? Does anyone know where exactly this school was?
Jennifer Watkins

Massingham
I am chasing my wifes ancestry. Her maiden name is Massingham and she was born in Birmingham. I am interested in the history of any Massinghams in Warwickshire Worcestershire and Staffordshire. Thanks for your Help
Graham Wilson

Mealings
I am interested in any information concerning the Mealings family, My mother is Betty Mealings born 1921, her father was Richard Mealings born 1886. The family has connections to Shirley racecourse and Elliot's Hall estate. Any bits of information would be much appreciated. Thanks
Tina Tucker

Meredith
Any information on the Meredith family of lime kiln lane
John Davenport

Merrick
I'm searching for any information on the Merrick family, who I believe may have lived in Saltley.  In particular, I want to discover the connection between the Merrick family and a family called 'Priest' - one of my ancestors was a Jane Priest Merrick.  Can anyone help?
Anne

Merrick
Where was my family originated??
Christina

Moore
I am looking for anyone who knew the Moore family that lived at 261 Horrell Road Sheldon between 1951 &1956. Dad was Ronald mum was Beryl and they had four children Peter, Kathleen, Patricia and Roger.
Kathy Webb (nee Moore)

Morrell/Morrall
Frances and Charles (from Tanworth) Morrall lived on Witch Pitts Farm near Earlwood from 1870 to 1890. They then moved to Tanworth and lived in or near the Vicarage. (not clear on this) They took in children as "Baby Farmers" one which was my grandmother Nelly Baker Bott by 1890.  Also Percy Gardiner and May Teiry.  The Morralls had a son named Robert who married and stayed in the area as a farmer. Does anyone have any information on this family or are there living relatives in Tanworth today?  Love to communicate with you.
Kenton Poole

Morris
I am requesting information on the history of my family - originally of Saltley
Karen Gould

Mucklow
RICHARD MUCKLOW MARRIED TO KATHERINE Arden in 1500's
Valerie Mucklow

Muntz
Hi I am researching my family tree, my great,great,great grandfather is George Frederick Muntz & I would appreciate any info on the Muntz family.  Many Thanks
Jess Campbell

Nash Family
Hi Everyone, I am researching the Downes family which has led me to the Nash family.  Noah and May Nash(nee Dingle) lived in  Wiseacre Croft Shirley Solihull.  Would love to get in contact with some of their desendants.  Any information would be appreciated. Regards
Anne Mackean (Australia)

Neal
My Grandfather was born at Solihull Lodge in 1901.  His name was William Rupert Neal.  His father was also William Neal and mother was Mary Ann Hubbard. Would love to hear from anyone with information about Solihull Lodge.
Terry Tolmie

Nield
I am trying to trace any information on Joseph Nield who lived at Woodhouse Farm Hampton in Arden at the turn of the 20th Century.  He was born in Talke Staffordshire son of William Nield.  I am descended from Joseph's brother Oliver.  Are there still any Nields in the area?  Many Thanks
Janine Woods

Nolan, John Patrick
My uncle John Nolan, born 1928 was in the Father Hudson's Childrens Home, Coleshill from around 1935 until he left, not sure when. All attempts over the last 25 years by me, (his niece) to trace him sadly drew a blank.
What sort of life did John have in the Home, and where did he go on leaving?  Did John settle, have a family, and do I have cousins who like me are wondering about their lost kin? My Mother, his young sister died in 2006, and she too was in care from a year old in her case, growing up not knowing about her oldest brother John, or the fact that he had been sent to another Care Home. Were you in the Father Hudson's Home, Coleshill during the mid 1930's - 1950 era? I am interested in hearing from anyone who was, just to get a vivid picture of what his life from the child's perspective, even if they do not have a memory of actually knowing John Nolan personally. John had a younger brother Bernard who was also at the Coleshill Home, but left not knowing what had become of his older brother. I wrote to the Birmingham Mail almost 25 years ago and was able to find information about Bernard (Bunny) Nolan, thanks to the kind replies I received of some of the old boys. John Nolan left Father Hudson's Home probably around the mid 1940's -50's. It's speculation, that's why any information would be gratefully received.Thank you
Karen Walsh

Ogborne
I am trying to trace descendants of William Ogborne who used to live in Kingslea Road Solihull many years ago.
I am trying to get in touch with Evelyn West nee Ogborne or her son Peter, we share a Great Grandmother Alice Matilda Ogborne.
Roger Allen

Oliver
I am looking for information on Mr. Fredrick Oliver he lived at Harpers Hill Farm in the last century.
Katie Bassett

Page
Doctor Edwin Page - I am looking for any information regarding the Page family who were Doctors in Shirley and Solihull
Pete Price
Julie Staples - I would like to contact you Julie as DR EDWARD PAGE was also my great grandfather

Pencill
I am researching my Pencill ancestors in Warwickshire. William Pencill died there in 1862.His son Henry and my grandfather George were born there. I'm no stranger to the area - I was christened in Acocks Green. I would love to here from anyone connected with this family.
Barbara Marlow

Perry Jean G
I was born on nov 6th at brook house1948. I'd like to know more about brook house to a caroline inglis also anyone know of the Perry family of heath gardens solihull in 1948. I am researching my family history
Ann Broad

Pickering
Pickering Lewis Reginald.  Known as Reg and Gladys Pickering lived in Bentley Heath Knowle, where my father Eric went to school as a young boy. (siblings - Vivien,Verena, Leslie and Nivien 1930-40s) I believe the family later moved to Solihull and further into staffordshire? Reg was related to the family who used to live in what is now the Knowle library.  Possibly the sister or brother of Reginald. Reg and Gladys were my grandparents. Any information from anyone who may be related or has knowledge of this family please e-mail me.
Ondine Pickering

Pilkington
I believe that my family came from Hampton in Arden at the beginning of the 19c, and that the father Mr Pilkington disappeared and the children were then placed in a workhouse from where two boys escaped to London. I would love to hear from anyone who could give me more information about this.
Len Pilkington

Pimm
Looking for info on my gt.grandfather walter pimm dies in 1934,have not found any other info on him other than he was married to beatrice ellen shervington. they are buried in knowle church.they lived in the knowle/dorridge area any help would be gratefull.
Jayne Jones

Platt
I am Peter Platt - ex Solihull now living in Australia and am the last (male) of my line. I am currently doing family research and am trying to find out about a sister who died before I was born and a brother who was still-born. My question is "are there any records I can access of births at Brook House, between 1937 and 1940 and sometime mid 1940's to 1950?".
Peter Platt

Pratt
I am trying to find the cemetary in Birmingham where my grandfather
WILLIAM THOAMS PRATT is buried he died on 22/06/1937 age 44 he was buried on 25/06/1937 on his funeral service sheet it states he was interned in the family grave at Erdington Church but doesn't actually state which church as I don't live in this area it is  very difficult to look around the church yards. any info would be gratefully recieved. Thanks Sue
Mrs Susan Bennett

Prentice
I am researching my past but have little information so far. I was born in June 1955 when my mother was 18 and my father 25.
My mother was a Doreen Prentice of Berkswell who worked "in service" as a domestic. My Father (name unknown) was a part owner of a garage in Berkswell - possibly the garage known as Byrons - now demolished -which was sold to Parkside in around 1964ish. The family was quite large so someone must survive locally, and my mother now being 67 and father 74 ish its time i did something about it.  Any help gratefully received.
Ashley (formerly John Prentice)

Pritchard - Fred
I was married to Fred and Dorothy's son Robert Pritchard (who died in 1985) I have a daughter Elizabeth Pritchard. Fred Pritchard moved from 10 Redlands Close in 1998 when Dorothy died. As I live in New Zealand I have lost contact with this half of the family. Fred's other son is Philip who had a son Robert. Any information would be appreciated.
Robyn Van Houtte (ex Pritchard)

Proffitt
I am trying to find out about Janice Nora Proffit
Thrillis Stidham

Pugh
I have traced my family back to Ullenhall in the 1800s and subsequently to Shirley, Solihull. My Gt.Grandfather Samuel lived in the Tanworth Lane area around 1870/80 and grandfather Charles in the Haslucks Green Road area around 1900. If there are any relatives out there interested in family history please get in touch.
Michael Pugh

Rawlins Family
I am researching the Rawlins family from Meriden/Warwickshire/Sparkhill if anyone has any information.
Jackie Burbidge (nee Rawlins)

Reeve
I am writing from Ottawa, Canada.  My great grand-father, Robert Reeve, apparently lived on a farm in Barston, close to the road from Stonebridge, I believe.  His wife's name was Elizabeth, maiden name Hood. His son, Henry John, my grand-father was born April 11th 1867 and married Fanny Chataway of Balsall or Berkswell.  If anyone has any information about these families, or the location of the farm, I should appreciate hearing from them.
David Reeve

Reynolds - Essex
I'm helping my mother with her family tree. 
Her grandmother, Edith REYNOLDS, was born in Solihull 1866.  In 1891 Edith was living on Mill Lane with her grandfather William Reynolds and her daughter Esther Reynolds (b. 1886). 
In 1901 Edith was living with James ESSEX and four children (Esther b.1886, James b.1891, Edith b.1893 and Lily b.1895). James Essex was the grandson of Henry Essex and Priscilla Nason.
After 1901 Edith had four additionally children (Violet b.1901, Harry b.1903, Doris b.? and Ivy b.? - Violet was my grandmother). 
The family was split up in the early 1900s when James Essex was in jail. Four children were sent to Canada by Middlemore Homes (James and Edith in 1903 to New Brunswick, Violet and Harry in 1907 to Nova Scotia) and four stayed in England (Esther, Lily, Ivy and Doris).  
I would like very much to find out what happened to the children who stayed in England especially Esther and Lily as I think Ivy and Doris may have died as infants.  
We don't know who Esther and Lily married (or if they even married).  We're not even sure if they used Reynolds or Essex as their maiden name - nothing good was ever said about the father so one or both probably used their mother's maiden name, Reynolds.
All we know is that Edith's daughter Edith told her son that one of her sister's (probably Esther or Lily) was working for the Middlemore Homes at the end of WW1.   Since Esther (the oldest) was born in 1886, I think she may have left the family (married?) before James and Edith were sent to Canada in 1903.  Lily was younger than James and Edith and she was older than Violet and Harry.  There's no record that Lily was sent to Canada, but maybe she's the one who was working for Middlemore.
Any advice or help is greatly appreciated, thank you for your time, Sue
Susan Davis

Riggs
My Grandfather was William Henry Riggs, born 1898 at Middlemore Childrens Home Solihull. He his brother Walter birth 1896 and sister Alice birth 1895 were sent to New Brunswick, Canada in 1908. His Mother Alice Riggs was expecting a child at the time she turned them into the home. This child was later named Nancy. His father Thomas Riggs was killed in a fall whilst painting. His mother remarried and we do not know her new name.
My mother is William's daughter Shirley named after Williams home town. She has very few relatives left and I would love to make a connection to family for her.
Wendy Pipher-Law

Riggs............ update
Through WWI records from Canadian Archives I have now found Alice Walter and William's mothers second married name. Alice Riggs married Abe Richard or Richards. They were somehow related to the Brooks Family in Birmingham. I am still digging and waiting for information from the Middlemore Homes.
Wendy Pipher-Law

Roberts
Hi, I was searching your site & found entries from a Mr. Ron West of Mill Lane, I was also born in Mill Lane in 1934 number at number 26, my Grandparents lived at number 4, my Aunty & Uncle (the Prices) lived at number 2, I am in the process of making a web site of our family. Roberts Family Mill Lane Solihull.  I thought it might be of interest to the old residents of Mill Lane as it was when we all lived there before demolition. The site address is http://gradotti.co.uk/
I hope that this will be of interest to your readers.
Graham Roberts

Rodgers / Rogers

James E Rodgers WW1 recruit age 16 years - Burton's Farm, Malthouse Lane, Earlswood
Does anyone have info regarding the Rogers, who farmed in this area/ Morton Bagot/Wooton Wawen. Francis Rogers married Ann Penn/Dunn in 1800 @ Wooton Wawen. Their oldest son William Rogers born 1803. His son James Rogers (born 1833 @ Preston Bagot, married Harriett Bradshaw, of Tanworth in Arden. He died 1909 at Concert Farm, Well Lane, Tanworth in Arden.)
I believe 2 sons & a daughter emigrated to Australia ? A younger son my Great Grandfather Francis Rogers married Rachel Bragg in 1897. Their son was James E Rodgers 1898-1961. Francis was widowed and married Ann P Emes in 1901, he lived at Burtons Farm, Malthouse Lane, Earlswood 1903 - 1922. I would welcome any information anyone could provide.
Paul Rodgers

Roe
Frederick Charles. Born Hockley Heath.  Later became Chair of French at Aberdeen University 1930s.  Had a sister Edith who taught the children of Rabindranath Tagore.  She lived in Stratford in 1940s.
Kate Elderson

Rogers of Bulkington
Looking for any info on william rogers born c1768 bulkington warks also his wife ann, cannot find a marriage for them
Marcie

Rooker
Looking for information on Rooker's.  Grandfather William Edward Rooker lived on The Mount, Shirley.  Farmed poultry.  Wife died Christmas 1931.
Julia Gooch

Rose
James Rose was born in Aston Birmingham in 1896. His mother Mary Rose was unmarried at the time. James was brought up by his grandparents until his grandfather died around 1906, and he then went into a children's home in Birmingham until he was 12. He then moved to Coventry with his mother and new step-father, a Mr Stacey. Does anyone know which children's home James might have lived in during that time, or know anything about the Rose family.
Pamela Rose

Rotherham
My grandfather was arthur albert rotherham from olton/solihull area. he eventually moved to bassetts pole,sutton coldfield. i think he lived in father hudson home as a child but i understand there are relatives in the area. he had a brother called ernest who was older. i think arthur was born about 1894. i would love to find out more about my family so if anyone has any info please e-mail me.
Debbie Crane

Rowlands
I am tracing my family tree and am interested in an Edward Rowlands who lived in Homer Road in 1881 and by 1901 he had moved to Lingfield Blosomfield Road, Solihull. His wife's name was Hannah and he had two children Winifred and John. Edward died in 1910. Does anyone have any information on this family or any other Rowlands in the area. Please contact me by e-mail.
Roy Timmins

Rowlands
I'm looking for information on JOHN GEORGE ROWLANDS born in FRANLINGHAM but native to BIRMINGHAM SUFFOLK ENGLAND he was my great great grandfather. I am tracing our family tree but have been unable to come up with any thing before he was sent to Australia on the convict ship Norfolk. As I understand it he left behind a wife and one female child and did not return to England after his release. Is there someone out there that can help?
Ena Jewell

Rudhall
I am tracing my family tree and I have managed to get back to William who lived in Henley in Arden. He possibly built Hanbury Hall. Does anyone have any information on the family around 1650
Mark Rudhall

Saxtree Family
I am researching my family tree. Great Great Grandmother was Elizabeth Saxtree, I would love to know about 2 of her brothers who moved to Solihull 1860 onwards (they lived in Willersey, Glos) and came to Solihull both as Bakers!- we believe these to have at least one shop in the centre of Solihull, out of interest we would love to see some old photos or if anyone knows of the Saxtree's at all. they could be buried in Solihull also. William was born c. 1840 and married Harriet, they had at least one daughter Elizabeth and lived Mill Lane. His Brother John, c 1848 married Caroline and on the census lived Drury Lane.If you can help us fill a little in about this, please email.
Katie Lee

Scarlett Family
I am tracing the family History of thee Scarlett family. Adam and Hannah are buried in St. Swithin's churchyard. Does anyone know of Knowle Wood which is, I think, a house? Are there any records of who employed who in Barston in the 19th century? If you can help, please, contact me.
Barry J. Bayliss

Scarlett in Solihull/ Aston Cantlow
Looking for information on the Scarlett family, in particular Eve Scarlett, who married William Saunders in Hampton in Arden, 13 Nov. 1746.
Geoff Powers

Seaborne
I am researching my family tree, I would be very grateful for any information on Hadleigh Seaborne whose mother was Alice Seaborne nee Prentice.
Michelle Curtis

Sellars
I'm looking to speak with anyone related to Percy Douglas or Dora Sellars. They had a son who died along with my Uncle - his name was Sgt. Douglas Morton Sellars d. 9/5/1942. All were from Solihull, Warwickshire.
Todd Yates

Shipman
My G.G.G. Grandfather was Thomas Shipman a retired Royal Marines Segeant who I think was the station master at Berkswell until his death in 1854, any info appreciated
Clive Griffiths

Sidnell
I am researching the Sidnell family history and it would appear there is a connection with the Sidenhall's. If Anybody has any information on this familt I would be very grateful.
Royston Neil Sidnell

Silk and Kimberley
I have my a will made by Edward Silk, he was my GGGGrandfather married to Elizabeth Silk, In his will everything is left to my Great Gramdmother Margaret Surman or is it Burman. I have discovered she lived with her grandparents but cannot find anything about her mother- who she was married to was it a Burman or a Surman- I know that names do become confused, I have been to the FR office in London but failed to find the information except that when she was 3 she lived with Edward and Elizabeth Silk. Does anyone have any info on the Silks, Kimberley's or Surman or Burman. Many thanks
Janet Bryan

Simpson
I am researching the family of Joseph Leveson Simpson, who was the Station-master of Berkswell in the late 1800's.  Any information on the Simpsons would be greatly appreciated.
Peter Simpson

Edward Orford Smith
I would like to trace any surviving descendants of this gentleman. I believe he was town clerk of Birmingham in the second half of the 19th century and lived in Lode Lane, Solihull.
Sue Elks

Smith, William
I am trying to find information on my great grandfather William Smith and great grandmother Alice Smith. I know that they came to live in the Solihull area from Surrey around 1902/3 but am not sure exactly where. I know that they definitely lived in canal side cottages off Damson Lane in the 40's, had children named Alice (madge), Albert, George, Edna and Edith. If anybody has any memories of them which will help me trace them back to 1902/3 when they first moved to this area it would be very much appreciated.
Ian Thatcher

Snipe
My father, William Snipe, was in the Barston Home Guard during WW2 & I have photos of the regiment, some of whom I can identify.  I would love to hear from anyone who knew my father or has connections with the Home Guard.
Anne Withey  Adelaide, S Australia

Southam
I am looking for connections with the Southam family of Yardley Wood.
My grandmother Elsie Southam lived in Pendeen Road and I would like to know more about her brothers and sisters and where they originate.
Michael Woodcock

Southam Family
I am trying to find any information on my great great grandfather James Southam born in 1820, Warwickshire North End. Was married to Mary Betts, they moved here to Australia in 1853. I am interested in any information at all on my English heritage be it Southam or Betts. Thanks.
Helen,  Australia

Southam
I am interested in obtaining the SOUTHAM family for my great grandfather Fredrick Southam who landed in South Africa in the early 1850's on the ship Tugela. This is the first concrete historical record I have for our family name. The rest of Frederick's family history can be put together from records I have in my posession or from records held in South Africa.
Arthur James Kyte Southam

Stoakley
I am researching the Stoakley family tree. I have information from Norfolk in the 18thC and Cambridge in 19thC but have become aware of Stoakley's in the Midlands. Can anyone help?
Anji Thomson

Stretton
Thomas Stretton was born in Yardley in 1801.
I would love to uncover his parents.
Paul Stretton

Stretton
Am trying to contact Paul re. Thomas Stretton I am aStretton born in Yardley.
Gary Stretton

Summers
The 1871 census showed Esther Summers nee Bowen/Bourn was born at Fawley Hall in Solihull in 1833. I can't find any reference to Fawley Hall, if anyone can please e-mail me.
Mr Tony Summers

Symcox
My dad and some of his brothers and sisters were born at Catherine-de-Barnes; my dad in March 1919. Is anyone still around that may remember the Symcox family? Mr Edward John Symcox, Mrs Leah Symcox, two older boys from his first marriage (one Harry, other name possibly Edward), Brian, Aubrey (my dad) Joan, Hubert (Mac) and later Joyce and Oliver and finally Winifred, though the last three may have been born when they moved to Walsgrave-on-Sowe, Coventry. These family history activities have a lot to answer for!
Anne Ayres nee Symcox  

Tart
My great grandmother-named sarah tart( unknown maiden name) was a school mistress around 1901- around the marston green area she was married to George Tart who was a school attendance officer - any information welcome.
Tina Lacey

Taylor / Harrison
My sister and I are trying to trace our ancestry and we found out from older relatives that our grand parents came from the Barston area. Our name was Taylor and our grand mother Edith Harrison married her first cousin Sydney Charles Taylor. They moved to the Sheldon area in the early 1910s. We would like to find out if there are still members of the Taylor or Harrison families still living in the area.
Christine McNamara

Charles Teakle