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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Warwickshire => Topic started by: Jaypl on Tuesday 31 August 10 16:42 BST (UK)

Title: St Giles Church, Sheldon
Post by: Jaypl on Tuesday 31 August 10 16:42 BST (UK)

I have learnt that there is a grave in this church belonging to my family.

Is there anyone who lives nearby that could look?  I live in Kent!

J

Surname is "Langshaw"

Title: Re: St Giles Church, Sheldon
Post by: brummie nick on Sunday 05 September 10 17:08 BST (UK)

I live close to St Giles, I'll take a look for you, won't be able to get there till Tuesday though.

Nick

Title: Re: St Giles Church, Sheldon
Post by: brummie nick on Wednesday 08 September 10 15:46 BST (UK)

I visited the graveyard yesterday, but sadly was unable to find any LANGSHAW  graves

Nick

Title: Re: St Giles Church, Sheldon
Post by: Jaypl on Saturday 11 September 10 15:00 BST (UK)

Hi Nick,

Sorry for late reply, thankyou ever so much for looking for me, I do appreciate it! nevermind!

J

Title: Re: St Giles Church, Sheldon
Post by: Billysgran on Sunday 19 September 10 15:17 BST (UK)

Hi Nick, don't be put off by no headstone.  Many people did not have them until quite late.  My own grandfather is buried at St Giles (he died in 1957) and he has no headstone. 

I do know that in many cemeteries and church yards headstones are not allowed on 'common' graves.  This is  a grave, purchased cheaply, and usually contains the remains of three unrelated people.  I don't know when this fell out of fashion, but you cannot to the best of my knowledge have a common grave today.  I don't know if my grandfather's grave is a common one, but I suspect it is.    If there is no-one on this forum able to assist, there is another forum that may be able to help  and that is the Birmingham History Forum.  I no longer live in Birmingham, so I am unable to help, but the BHF is worth a try.

Billysgran