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Re: Great Bridge, West Midlands - local history
« Reply #18 on: Monday 05 March 12 11:18 GMT (UK) »
I don't have any other sibling for John (PSA Movement)  & Joseph Blackham.... does anyone else?
In the 1841 census I have possibly John and Joseph with siblings listed as
Thomas,William, Elizabeth, Eli,  Hannah Kidson? not sure who she is.
Their father is  listed as William b.1801

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« Reply #19 on: Monday 05 March 12 11:30 GMT (UK) »
 Hi are my Blackhams related to your Thomas the Printer/
Hannah Maria Rolfe and Joseph Blackham shortly after their wedding in 1854 went out to the US as part of the Mormon movement but returned soon after the death of their first born back to West Bromwich. This is passed down from our Gt GT Aunt who still alive clearly recalls the family discussing it. We also know Joseph lent a cousin a considerable sum of money to fund his Mormon trip to the US which was never repaid to him and left him struggling .
   Eliza Jane was very proud of her Uncle John Blackham he owned a drapers shop at Hill Top wet bromwich and was a partner in Eld & Blackham printing. She recalled him as very distinguished looking and driving his family in their oen carriage.. John always gave the children a penny as he left. When given the choice between a penny and a gold sovereign they chose the penny   We'd love to know who John and Joseph Blackhams parents were if anyone out there knows. It's complicated following them as they marry a lot with the Postlethwaites in the same area!!