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West Birmingham, Stafford

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Florence

Florence Report 7 Jul 2003 22:57

G.Grandmother in l901 census states born in west birmingham,stafford. BMD gives two names one in Walsall the other in Stoke. Geography not very good, which one would be classed as west birmingham. hope someone can help,thanks in anticipation.

Ruth

Ruth Report 7 Jul 2003 23:41

I agree that there's a good chance it should be West Brom. Walsall is just north of West Brom, she could have been born somewhere on the border. I have come across relatives whose birth COUNTY has changed from census to census only to find that the towns named are very close to eachother. My top tip - keep a road atlas by you when searching online!!

Ruth

Ruth Report 7 Jul 2003 23:42

By the way, if it is West Brom any links with the Kenrick family?

Florence

Florence Report 8 Jul 2003 13:05

Thanks Ros and Ruth. Sorry Ruth havn't found any links to Kenrick yet!