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Europe / Re: Birth in Hannover, Germany
« on: Sunday 19 February 17 15:47 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Kevin. John Starkey was my Gt G'father. He was born in Prussia as said, you have the right German family.  On the history side of things, Willy Yarnold who married one of the Starkey girls (can't remember which one) did an in-depth search into the Sterken family and I was told that he went to Germany and visited the family years ago.

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Worcestershire / Re: John Starkey, Worcester
« on: Saturday 18 February 17 17:59 GMT (UK)  »
I am also a great grandaughter of John Starkey. He was born in Prussia and was brought to England as a young boy. He learnt his boot-maker/repair man in Birmingham. He moved to Worcester where  he continued his trade. He lodged with the Browns, married their daughter Sophia and set up his own business in Friar Street. His son Frank was my maternal grandfather.
Henry also set up business in Friar Street in competition with his father. Henry's daughter Barbara married Henry Sandon, the renowned antiques man.

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