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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Warwickshire => Topic started by: Mrs Lizzy on Sunday 20 January 13 23:25 GMT (UK)
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I'm researching a friend's Parr family history and have got stuck on one line, his paternal grandmother Gladys Taylor, who married a Parr. I'm told Glady's mother was called Bertha but have no surname for her. I have been unable to locate a likely entry in the 1911 census returns. I understand the family lived in or near Birmingham.
If anyone comes across Gladys or her mother, I'd be very grateful for a heads up.
Many thanks. :)
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Hi Mrs Lizzy,
There is a Gladys Taylor on 1911 Census age 8 born Smethwick & living in the sub district of Ladywood, registration district of Birmingham. This is on familysearch, unfortunately no ref no's are given.
There are also a couple of Bertha Taylors living in the same area (ie Ladywood, Birmingham.) Bertha Helene age 24 & Bertha age 26, both born in Birmingham.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards
David
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Hi
Where was Gladys born - although the family may have lived in B'ham - she may not have been born there
Which Parr did she marry & when?
Did she have any other christian names?
Do you have a copy of the Taylor/Parr marriage cert showing her fathers name
There is only one Taylor/Parr marriage on freebmd between 1920-1930 and that was in 1923
Gladys B Dixon or Taylor to Herbert H Parr. The presence of 2 surnames indicates a previous marriage. However - if she was only born in 1902 it seems a bit soon for her to have been married/widowed/remarried
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Hi Mrs Lizzy,
Here's a possible marriage for Bertha, from freebmd.
Bertha Buckler to William Taylor, Sept Qtr 1900, Birmingham, 6d 215.
This appears to be the only one in Birmingham at this time. Only a possible though & as CaroleW has pointed out, Gladys's marriage cert is what's needed.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards
David
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Topic: Gladys Taylor 1902-1982 married PARR
There is no death in 1982 for a Gladys Parr b 1902
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Thank you, everyone. Gladys was married to Herbert Parr. I have no copies of any certificates. I am doing this research for my friend partly as a favour and partly out of interest, having done so much on my own tree over the years. It is nice to do something different for a change. I have asked him to ask his extended family for copies of any certificates they may have. I have put the tree on my Ancestry account if anyone wants to have a look. I will try to get some more information and put it on here. Many thanks again for your helpful replies.
Liz :)
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Hi
Do you know what Herberts second name was as he was Herbert H Parr on marriage entry?
When did he die?
Did Gladys perhaps re-marry after his death