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Hello Benn, I have just signed up to this site and note that you are looking for information on the Westwoods of Harborne. I am a direct descendent of John Westwood b 1792 in Harborne and who farmed Shendley Court Farm. We have no Samuel in our tree, however, like you I am seeking information and wonder whether Samuel could have been a nephew of Johns. I have no details at all of John's siblings.  I have full details of Johns children should that be of any interest to you. All were born in or around Harborne. John's son Frederick also moved to the industrial north in the 1860s (to Sheffield) & I wonder if that could be linked in any way to Samuel's move to Manchester. Probably due the closure of farms with Birmingham's rapid expansion.

My grandfather's cousin did some research and I am more than happy to san that for you if you care to send me your email details.

Best wishes

Gary Westwood
Auckland
New Zealand.