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Shropshire / Re: DODD FAMILY
« on: Thursday 16 July 20 14:30 BST (UK)  »
Hi Tony,

I have just joined RC and came across this chat forum.
I too am descended from William Dodd and Ruth Cherrington. I see your line begins with their son William, born 1780. I am descended from his brother Benjamin, born 1793.
Regards,
Steve (Dodd).

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Worcestershire / Re: Bury and Hill, Bewdley/Ticknell
« on: Wednesday 15 July 20 10:06 BST (UK)  »
Just as a matter of interest: I have just purchased an envelope addressed to John Bury Esq. Solicitor, Bewdley, posted in Tipton, Staffordshire (now W. Midlands of course) on 13th May 1840. (I came across your chat page whilst looking for some information on John Bury. I collect postal history items associated with my home town of Tipton.)
The envelope did not have a stamp on it - just the hand-stamps already in use by the Post Office. The penny black stamp had been introduced just one week before this letter was posted. Maybe the Post Office handling the letter did not have the stamps yet, or maybe they just weren't used to using them? Would love to know!!

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