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W.		T.				Mail 26^th Feb 1907 THE PROSPOSED NEW MUSIC HALL Sir, I notice a statement that the husband of Miss Vesta Tilley is to build a new music hall adjoining the Theatre Royal in New Street. Apart from the point as to whether Birmingham is not already overdone with music halls, it is a mistake to have these places of entertainment so close to each other. If they are wanted, why not have them distributed so that they might be easier to reach from different sides of the city? The people living in Handsworth, Perry Barr, Newtown Row and Aston side are so very well supplied, and a good class music hall erected fronting the new end of Corporation Street in the middle part somewhere about Legge Street would kill two birds with one stone. It would undoubtedly help to set that street going and so reduce the rates on the cost of making the street, and would be a convenience to the people of that side of the city. Yours etc., T. W.
WADHAM		JOHN				Maltster History Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire 1851
WADHAMS						See Bates
WADHAMS						Handsworth chronicle 29^th March 1890 The father of Mr Wadham’s was a farmer of the old stamp, fond of a good horse and a bold foxhunter. He occupied some of the land by Bristnalls end and his widow afterwards farmed at church hill farm for many years, much respected and well known as Mrs. Peggy Wadham’s. Mr J Wadham’s afterwards purchased Wellhead house, Perry Barr and some forty acres of land around it, which continued in the family for many years. The land was sold to the Calthorpe family and residence and grounds of the Quaker Wadham’s family. (See Horsley for the rest of this article)
WADHAMS		ANN				Wellhead BURIED St. Johns 31^st December 1844 aged 65
WADHAMS		B & R				Farmer – Oscott Frances White & Co’s Commerical & Trades Directory 1875. Vol II
WADHAMS		JAMES				1845 - 1860 – Malster & Farmer (see Horsley) (Wellhead House)
WADHAMS		JOHN				1841 – Wellhead John Wadhams – aged 57 – Farmer Catherine aged 22 Ann aged 20 Richard Light aged 25, male servant Ralph Ratcliffe aged 25, male servant John Usherwood aged 25, male servant Ann Bates, aged 15, female servant Elizabeth Chin aged 15, female servant Margaret Mays aged 8
WADHAMS		JOHN				See Monumental Inscriptions
WADHAMS		JOHN				Oscott, BURIED St Johns, 17^th July 1857, aged 75. (Gravestone, says John’s husband was Ann)
WADHAMS				JOHN	Farmer History Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire 1851
WADHAMS		JOSEPH				Oscott, BURIED St. Johns 28^th Feb 1855 aged 78
WADHAMS		MARGARET (PEGGY)				Handsworth chronicle 29^th March 1890 The Wadham’s family occupied the farm called Church Hill for many years and across its fields was a pleasant footpath to the parish church. The last occupant was the widow Mrs Margaret, more commonly known as Mrs Peggy Wadham’s, one of whose nieces the writer married. Mrs Peggy was an excellent woman and much valued by her family and neighbourhoods. (See Horsley for the rest of this article)
WADHAMS		SAMUEL				1868 – Farmer
WADHAMS		SARAH HANNAH				4^th October 1869, Thomas Henry Gardner, aged 24, Bachelor (Filer) Perry Barr, son of William (labourer) married Sarah Hannah Waddhams, 23, spinster, Perry Barr, daughter of Thomas (Gun Stock)
WADHAMS		WILLIAM				1864 – Malter and Farmer
WADHAMS		WILLIAM				Colton, Rugely, BURIED St. Johns 1^st May 1878 aged 61
WAGON ACCIDENTS						SEE fOOTBALL, SEE ATKINS
WAINWRIGHT						See Thomas Henry Bayliss
WAINWRIGHT		J				1839 Corn dealer – Aston Villa
WAITES LUNT						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Release. - ref. MS 3145/57/1a - date: Date 1663 Parties: Richard Best the alder, Richard Best, jun., William Osborne. Property: Middle Croft, Further Close, Waites Lunt, Tonge Croft, in Perry Barr. Parks Feild, The Lees, Conigreie, Hall Meadowe, The Three Hurstes, The Two Mores, Hall Hill Field, Farthinge Close, Playne Feild, The Hurst, in Perry Barr. Land in Great Barr.
WAKEFIELD		ANNIE				Franchise Street, BURIED St. Johns 12^th May 1887 aged 9 months
WAKEFIELD		BENJAMIN				WAKEFIELD 9 Jan 1887 54 Hunter's Lane Handsworth late Hamstead Rd, Benjamin age 60 – Birmingham Mail - Deaths
WAKEFIELD		GEORGE FREDERICK				Wellington Road, BURIED St. Johns 15^th May 1901 aged 2 months
WAKEFIELD		GERALD HAMMERSLEY				89 Aldridge Road, BURIED St Johns 28^th Mar 1911, aged 5 months
WAKEFIELD		SIDNEY				Moseley, BURIED St. Johns 25^th September 1890 aged 77
WAKEFIELD		THOMAS WATSON				134 Fentham Road, BURIED St. Johns 2 months
WAKEFIELD		WALTER				Balsall Heath, BURIED St. Johns 9^th September 1888 aged 4
WAKEFIELD		WALTER WATSON				Balsall Heath, BURIED St. Johns 14^th August 1889 aged 3 months
WAKELAM		JOSEPH				See Frederick Brookes
WAKELAM		JOSEPH				Handsworth Herald – September 1901 At Handsworth Police Court on Friday afternoon an inquest was held by Mr. H A Pearson, Coroner for South Staffordshire on the body of Joseph Wakelam (35) carter, in the employ of Mr. Isaac Foden of Kings Standing Farm Perry Barr. Susan Wakelam (13) daughter of deceased said her father was a sober man. She last saw him alive on Wednesday night. On Thursday evening she heard he was dead. She afterwards came to the mortuary and identified the body. Eliza Reynolds, a married women said she saw the deceased on Wednesday evening. He then seemed all right. Mrs Wakelam was not present because she was about to be confined. William Winwood Kings Standing Farm said he accompanied deceased to town on Friday. Each had charge of a wagon. On their return journey, when about 130 yards in front, in Holly Lane he turned round and saw deceased in the act of falling off the shaft of his wagon. He fell and two wheels passed over him. Witness went to him and found him groaning and apparently in great pain. A cart was fetched and deceased was driven by a man named Frederick Brooks in the direction of the Hospital. He was quite sober at the time. An eye witness named G. L. price having given evidence, Frederick Brooks, an engine driver, spoke to driving deceased in the direction of the hospital. He died in the Aldridge Road near the Boars Head – Detective Grindley said he examined deceased when brought to the station on Friday, and, as he was quite dead, no doctor was called in. The Jury returned a verdict of “Accidental death”.
WAKELIN		ARTHUR				179 Birchfield Road, BURIED St. Johns 26^th August 1895, aged 70
WAKELIN		JOSEPH				New Oscott, BURIED St. Johns 19^th September 1901 aged 35
WAKELIN		MARY ANN				Birchfield, BURIED St. Johns (Gravestone) 10^th November 1904 aged 75

WAKEMAN						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Conveyance. Messrs. Benson, Read and Wakeman to Sir Edward Dolman Scott. Perry Barr. - ref. MS 3883/672 - date: 16 January 1845
WAKEMAN		ELIZABETH				Birmingham, BURIED St. Johns 30^th October 1865 aged 68
WAKEMAN		MARY				1872 – Butcher
WAKEMAN		THOMAS				1868 – Butcher
WAKEMAN		THOMAS				1841 Census – Birchfield End Thomas aged 30 Elizabeth aged 35 William aged 3 Thomas aged 5 Caroline Hufield, aged 15, servant
WAKEMAN		THOMAS				23^rd December 1866: Thomas Wakeman aged 56, (Butcher), W, Birchfield, son of Thomas (Butcher) married Mary Parkes, aged 43, spinster, Birchfield, (Butcher) daughter of William Parkes (Gun Maker)
WAKESMAN		THOMAS				Birchfield, BURIED St. Johns 12^th June 1870 aged 60
WALCH		WILLIAM				1841 – William Smith
WALDEN		ELIZABETH				See 1841 Census – John Watts
WALDRON			CHARLES				In 1881 was 17, lodging with Ellen E White and family
WALKER		ANN				V65 Franchise Street, BURIED St. Johns 23^rd April 1902, aged 43
WALKER		BENJAMIN				V30 Bayswater Road, BURIED St Johns 12 August 1911 aged 83
WALKER		EDWIN				22^nd September 1866 – Edwin Walker, 28 bachelor, (Gun Stoker) Birchfield, son of Joseph (Shoe Maker) married Mary Ann Jarvis, spinster, Birchfield, daughter of Charles Jarvis (Iron Caster)
WALKER		HELEN				25^th October 1871: William Edward Price, 20, bachelor (Press Tool Worker) Franchise Street, son of Edward (Brass Founder) married Helen Walker, 18, spinster, Birchfield Road, daughter of Shadrach, (Pig Dealer)
WALKER		JAMES HERON				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft release from trusts of a settlement of 25 April, 1843. - ref. MS 3145/155 - date: Date 1894 Parties: Hon. Somerset John Gough Calthorpe, Somerset Frederick Gough Calthorpe, Rt. Hon. Augustus Cholmondeley, Lord Calthorpe, Godrey Baring, James Heron Walker, Sir Walter Rockcliff Farquhar, Granville Richard Ryder. Property: Perry Hall Estates, Perry Barr, Gnosall, Birmingham Heath, Handsworth, Shenstone, Shenstone Hall Estate, Winson Green, Sutton, Perry Barr, Beaufort Arms, Hamstead, Oscott, Bullers Coppice, Handsworth, Bricknalls, Broomes Croft, etc. in Perry Barr, Oscott, advowson of Perry Barr, Great Barr, Aldridge, Birchfield, Perry Common.
WALKER		JANE				Birchfield, BURIED St. Johns 24^th December 1891 aged 49
WALKER		JOSEPH				1841 Census – Birchfield End Joseph aged 30 (shoe maker) Sarah aged 25 Maria aged 6 Harriet aged 5 Edwin aged 5 James Smith aged 25 (Ag. Lab) William Hill aged 25 (Ag. Lab)
WALKER		MARY				See Charles Cooper
WALKER		MARY				18^th May 1872, Charles Cooper, aged 21, Bachelor, Perry Barr, son of John (Farmer) married Mary Walker, aged 21, spinster, daughter of John (Baker)
WALKER		MARY ANN				143 Fentham Road, BURIED St. Johns 10^th October 1914, aged 85
WALKER		REV R F				Gazette - December 18^th 1886 A painful occurrence took place at Perry Barr on Sunday evening, occasioned by the Rev R F Walker, lodging in the Aldridge Road. The rev gentleman who was the son of Mr. Walker, a well-known ironmaster at Wolverhampton, graduated BA at Exeter college, Oxford and about twelve months ago was appointed curate of Perry Barr at the same time that the Rev Keble succeeded to the incumbency. He is of scholarly attainments and of a hearty and a temperament and took a deep interest in the affairs of the extensive parish. Though the nature of which induced him to commit the act has transpired it is believe to be in some way attributable to his arduous labours during the Christmas season. On Sunday morning the Rev. gentleman assisted the Vicar at the service in the Parish Church and after a somewhat hurried meal had to walk to Oscott – a distance of three miles – to conduce an afternoon service in the mission room there. He walked back to his lodgings through the heavy falling snow and partake of tea, his landlady Mrs Thompson observing nothing unusual in his demeanour, which was lively and cheerful. After tea the rev. gentleman went to his bed ready apparently for the purpose of preparing for the evening service. It appears that he then cut his throat with a razor, inflecting a terrible gash, from which blood flowed profusely. Instead of fainting, however, he came downstairs and startled the landlady by his appearance with the blood streaking from the wound. The landlady who is a widow at once alarmed the neighbours and medical assistance was obtained. Dr Yates of Birchfield promptly attended, and as quickly as possible arrested the haemorrhage. Dr Ley of Heathfield House was also summoned, and assisted Dr Yates in the treatment of the patient. Notwithstanding his exhaustion, Mr. Walker retained his conscious state. Fortunately the wound is situated above the larynx and hence the medical gentlemen are of the option that there is a fair probability of the patient’s recovery. In order to sustain his strength nutrition has been injected into the stomach, and last night he was progressing favourably. The sad event was communicated to the Vicar, who hastily brought the service at the church to conclusion, and at once proceeded by train to Wolverhampton, and from thence to Tettenhall, to the residence of Mr. Walker’s father. That gentleman accompanied Mr. Keble back to Birmingham, driving the whole the way in a cab through the snow, the journey of thirty miles it is stated occupying about four hours. A pain sensation has been caused in the district, and especially amongst the parishioners by whom the rev. gentleman was much respected. VMarch 21^st 1888 – Gazette Amongst the parishioners of Perry Barr great regret at the announcement of the death of their former curate the Rev R P Walker which occurred at Dunedin, New Zealand, early in January. He had recovered from the self-infected wound which imperilled his life whilst acting as curate at Perry Barr, and in August he took a tour for the benefit of his health spending some time in Australia and Tasmania. Letters received by his friends at that time show “how keenly and happily he was entering in all the interests of travel”. In December he crossed over from the mainland to New Zealand, hoping to find there some light pastoral work. He was, however, stricken down with typhoid soon after his arrival at Dunedin and he succumbed to the attack.
WALKER		SAMUEL SMITH				Private Resident: 1888 – 77 Aston Lane
WALKER		THOMAS				1841 Census - Birchfield Thomas aged 40, Maltster, not born in county Ann aged 30 not born in county Richard aged 7, born in county Sarah aged 7, born in county Mary aged 6 months, born in county Sarah Owen, aged 55 – servant Ann Lines aged 30 – servant Emma Hicks aged 15- servant William Palmer aged 15 – servant
WALKER				W E AND F	Bowling Green Inn Frances White & Co’s Commercial & Trades Directory 1875. Vol II
WALKER		WILLIAM				Franchise Street, BURIED St. Johns 11^th March 1882, aged 54
WALKER		WILLIAM				1868 House and Land Agent – Johnstone Street
WALKER		WILLIAM				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Gift. - ref. MS 3145/40/6 - date: Date 1586 Parties: Alice Tyrley sister and heir of William Leves, William Walker, Thomas Blakmere. Property: Land in Perry Barr
WALKER		WILLIAM				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Lease for a year. - ref. MS 3145/48/1 - date: Date 1697 Parties: John Gibbons, William Walker. Property: Little Chapel Feild, in Perry Barr.
WALKER		WILLIAM				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Mortgage. - ref. MS 3145/48/2a - date: Date 1703 Parties: William Walker, Henry Smallwood. Property: Little Chappell Feild, Perry Barr.
WALKER		WILLIAM				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Lease for a year and release. - ref. MS 3145/48/3 a&b - date: Date 1705 Parties: William Walker, Elizabeth, his wife, Sir Henry Gough. Property: Messuage in Perry Barr, Barn Croft, Orchard Croft, land in Capell Feild, land Berrey Feild, Eight Lands, Hill Head, Cole Croft, all in Perry Barr.
WALKER		WILLIAM				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Release of the equity of redemption. - ref. MS 3145/48/4 - date: Date 1706 Parties: William Walker, Sir Henry Cough. Property: Messuage in Perry Barr, Barn Croft, Orchard Croft, Land in Berry Feild, Eight Lands, land in Chapel Feild, Hill Head, Cole Croft, all in Perry Barr
WALL		CHARLES HENRY				VAston new Road. BURIED St. Johns
WALL		CHARLES JOSEPH				VAston Park, BURIED St. Johns, 11^th November 1878 aged 1
WALL		ELIZABETH				1881 – aged 26, the wife of Samuel, born Staverton, Gloucester
WALL		HARRY				1881, aged 3, born Perry Barr, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth
WALL		HUMPHREY				1^st January 1872, Betsy Ann Smith, 19, spinster, Perry Barr, daughter of William (Cabinet Case Maker) married Humphrey Wall, (Brassfounder), 21, bachelor, Birmingham, son of Thomas (lab)
WALL		JOHN				30^th July (no year) John Wall (Jeweller) aged 20, bachelor from Franchise Street, son of John (Jeweller) married Henrietta Branson, aged 20 spinster, Franchise Street, daughter of Henry, (Contract Builder)
WALL		Mary E				1881, aged 1, born Perry Barr, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth
WALL		SAMUEL				1881 – Tan House Farm Cottage, Aged 29, the husband of Elizabth, born Claverley, Shropshire
WALL		SIDNEY				1881, aged 5, born Handsworth the son of Samuel and Elizabeth
WALL		THOMAS				1881, aged 23, brother of Samuel, born Penn, Stafford
WALL		THOMAS				Birmingham City Archives Conveyance from John Meanley to John Dutton and Thomas Wall, of a tenement and lands in Perry Barr in the parish of Handsworth. - ref. MS 3185/Acc 1918-017/273282 - date: 23 June 1685
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/5 - date: Date 1872 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road at Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/7 - date: Date 1874 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road, Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/5 - date: Date 1872 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road at Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/7 - date: Date 1874 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road, Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/5 - date: Date 1872 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road at Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/7 - date: Date 1874 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road, Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/5 - date: Date 1872 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road at Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/7 - date: Date 1874 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road, Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/5 - date: Date 1872 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road at Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/7 - date: Date 1874 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road, Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/5 - date: Date 1872 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road at Perry Barr.
WALL OLD TURNPIKE ROAD						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/7 - date: Date 1874 Property: Land in the Walsall Old Turnpike Road, Perry Barr.
WALLIKER						(late Postmaster) – see Bakery
WALLIS						Private President 1894 – 111 Aldridge Road
WALLIS		CHARLES HENRY				VNewtown Row, BURIED St. Johns 13^th July 1867, aged 1
WALLIS		HENRY STEPHEN				Newtown Row, BURIED St. Johns 22^nd February 1867 aged 34
WALLIS		SARAH ANN				Perry Barr, BURIED St Johns 27^th April 1859 aged 3
WALLIS				W	Shopkeeper – Aldridge Road Frances White & Co’s Commercial & Trades Directory 1875. Vol II
WALLIS		WILLIAM				Birchfield BURIED St. Johns 13^th March 1865 Infant
WALSALL ROAD						DESCRIPTION FROM THE AUCTION SALE CATALOGUE FOR THE PERRY BARR ESTATE, BIRMINGHAM 1921 ENCLOSURES OF FREEHOLD ARABLE LAND TWO VERY VALUABLE (BEING LOTS 514 AND 565) ENCLOSURES OF ARABLE LANE 17 ACRES 3 ROODS 22 POLES THE LAND POSSESSES IMPORTANT FRONTAGES TO THE MAIN WALSALL ROAD AND BRICK KILN LANE, SOME OF WHICH COULD READILY BE SOLD OFF FOR BUILDING PURPOSES. ENCLOSURES OF FREEHOLD ARABLE LAND ADJOINING THE PREVIOUS LOT AND NO 566. 9 ACRES HAVING A GOOD FRONTAGE ON THE MAIN WALSALL ROAD AND ADJOINING THE CANAL. POSSESSION OF THIS LOT WILL BE GIVEN ON COMPLETION OF THE PURCHASE. NOTE: THE OUTGOING TENANT IS ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION IN RESPECT OF CLOVER SEEDS GROWN ON PART OF THIS LOT AND THE PURCHASER SHALL COVENANT TO INDEMNIFY THE VENDOR AGAINST ANY CLAIM IN THIS RESPECT.
WALSH		Henry ALFRED				Birmingham Daily Mail - Death WALSH 25 June 1901 Barford Rd, Henry Alfred youngest son of late William, the Old Toll Gate, Handsworth age 63
WALSH		REV THOMAS				1818. The College Perry Barr
WALTENBERG		REV THEOPHILUS R				1880 Curate of Christ Church Chapel of Ease, Lived at Lichfield Villa
WALTENBERG		REV. THEOPHILUS R				WALTENBERG-TITTERTON 28 July 1880 St Johns Perry Barr Rev. Theophilus Ralph to Minnie Florence daughter of Charles Richard Esq. of Dartmouth House Perry Barr
WALTERS		BENJAMIN THOMAS				VHamstead, BURIED St Johns 6^th October 1909 aged 10
WALTERS		WILLIAM				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Indenture of fine. - ref. MS 3145/42/7 - date: Date 1706 Parties: Sir Henry Gough, John Hayes, Thomas Scott, Elizabeth Scott, widow, William Walters, Elizabeth his wife, William Barber, Mary his wife. Property: Messuage, etc. in Perry Barr, Handsworth, Wednesfield and Oscott.
WALTHER		ELIZABETH				Birchfield Road, BURIED St. Johns 3^rd January 1888 aged 64
WALTHO		PETER				councillor See church bazaar
WALTHO		PETER				See Adamson
WALTHO		T				Had a big interest in the affairs at St. Johns
WALTON					Aston Chronicle 28^th Feb 1879 – Death John aged 41 on 22^nd inst., (156 Gerrard Stree, Lozells)
WALTON		DANIEL NATHANEL				Assistant Minister St. Johns (See Horsley)
WALTON		GLADYS BARBARA				Aston Lane: BURIED St. Johns 10^th October 1884 aged 3
WARBURTON		THOMAS				See Great Barr School
WARD						See Atkins
WARD						See Baker
WARD					Aston Chronicle – 12^th January 1878 To the wife of WH a daughter 3^rd January 1878 (Handsworth)
WARD		ANN				1841 census – see Mason
WARD		ANN & JANE				Ann & Jane – See 1841 census Mason
WARD		ANN MARIE				5^th December 1864: Edward Morton, aged 27, bachelor (Stamper) Perry Barr, son of George Morton (Locksmith) married Ann Marie Ward daughter of William (Plasterer)
WARD		EDWIN				1880 – Farmer
WARD		EDWIN				WARD-MILLICHAMP 16 August 1887 St John Perry Barr by license, Edwin eldest son of Edwin to Lizzie youngest daughter of Samuel, both of this town – Birmingham Mail
WARD		GLADYS				Holdford Road, BURIED St. Johns 5^th April 1900 aged 16 months
WARD		HENRY				Clerk – Perry Barr Urban District Council
WARD		JANE				1841 census – see Mason
WARD		JESSE				1883 – Farmer – Aldridge Road
WARD		JOHN				1576, Owner of Half of Perry Barr
WARD		JOHN				HANDSWORTH HERALD – MAY 1908 Funeral of Mr. John Ward A well-known gentleman in the Volunteers World passed away on Friday last at his home at 115 Aston Lane in the person of Mr. John Ward. The deceased gentleman who was in his 63^rd year was well known in the district of Handsworth, having been connected with the Volunteer movement for upwards 30 years. For a decade he was identified with the Royal Warwick’s and then transferred to the 1^st VB South Staffordshire regiment where he remained for 20 years in various capacities including Sergeant Bugler and Drum major. In his certificate on retirement he was mentioned twenty times as being efficient and a capable offer, serving with credit throughout the whole of the period had been in the regiment. The late Mr. Ward has been ailing since Christmas, although up to about 3 weeks ago he was able to get out a little during the day. On the disbandment of the regiment a final gathering and dinner took place at the grand Hotel and Mr. Ward a very special invitation from the officers to be present but he was presented by his illness from attending. A medal which he received for long service and good conduct was very much prized by him. Deceased leaves a widow, two sons, five daughters to mourn his loss to whom the utmost sympathy is extended.
WARD		JOHN				16^th September 1871: John Ward, aged 25, bachelor, Perry Barr, (Jeweller) son of Abraham (Jeweller) married Sarah Atkins, aged 21, spinster, Perry Barr, daughter of James (Tailor)
WARD		JOHN				Aston lane, BURIED St. Johns 16^th May 1908, aged 62
WARD		LAWRENCE				1818 – Farmer
WARD		MARY ANN				VHoldford Road, BURIED St. Johns 16^th August 1902, aged 38
WARD		THOMAS				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Bargain and sale and feoffment. - ref. MS 3145/62/3 - date: Date 1658 Parties: Basell Brent, Edward Stanford, Sir William Pershall, Thomas Bayles, Richard Best, Thomas Ward, George Neale. Property: Messuage called Perry Hall, land in Perry Barr called Palefeild, Conigree Close, Church Bridge Close, Notley alias Natly Hall Close, Oake Meadow Loas, Hall Meadow, Hall Close, Preists Meadow, the Water Corn Mill, Hempstead Closes, Hempstead Moores, Rowmore, Hems and Hems Meadow, Sheepe Crofte, Gymons, Kingsfeilds, half of Handsworth Park, Parkesfeild, Middlefeild, Church Feild alias Church Hill, Church Hill House, Mote Mead, Lodge Hill, High Wood, Broade Meadow, Cicely Meadow, all in Handsworth.
WARD		THOMAS				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Lease for a year and release. - ref. MS 3145/103/4 a&b - date: Date 1764 Parties: John Smith, Thomas Ward, Isabella Bunce, William Gibbons, John Turner Property: Sneals Green House, House Close, Barn alias Broom Close, Well Close, Robins Field, Neither Stonepitt Field, Road Field, Calves Croft, Spurriers Croft, Little Turners, The Spring all in Great Barr, Hamber Mill Meadow, Hodge Field, in Perry Barr, Great Meer Sitch, Wednesbury, Little Meer Sitch, Great Barr, Pool House, Lea Field, Jeay Field, Colts Fields, in Great Barr.
WARD		THOMAS				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Bargain and sale and feoffment. - ref. MS 3145/62/3 - date: Date 1658 Parties: Basell Brent, Edward Stanford, Sir William Pershall, Thomas Bayles, Richard Best, Thomas Ward, George Neale. Property: Messuage called Perry Hall, land in Perry Barr called Palefeild, Conigree Close, Church Bridge Close, Notley alias Natly Hall Close, Oake Meadow Loas, Hall Meadow, Hall Close, Preists Meadow, the Water Corn Mill, Hempstead Closes, Hempstead Moores, Rowmore, Hems and Hems Meadow, Sheepe Crofte, Gymons, Kingsfeilds, half of Handsworth Park, Parkesfeild, Middlefeild, Church Feild alias Church Hill, Church Hill House, Mote Mead, Lodge Hill, High Wood, Broade Meadow, Cicely Meadow, all in Handsworth.
WARD		THOMAS				14^th October 1872, Thomas 23 (Lapidary) (B) Franchise Street, son of William (Lapidary?) married Ann Susan Cook 22 (S) Franchise Street, daughter of Joseph (Button Stamper)
WARD		WILLIAM				1841 census – Aston Villa William aged 20 (Gardener) Ann aged 30 William aged 3
WARD		WILLIAM				1841 Census – Aston Villa William aged 95, Agricultural lab Hannah aged 25 Samuel aged 5
WARMAN		F. F. G				CANON F. F. G. See Holte and Bracebridge Charity
WARMINGTON		JOHN				5 back of 36 Franchise Street, BURIED St. Johns 30^th May 1914 aged 75
WARNER		FLORENCE				80 Bradford Street, BURIED St. Johns 23^rd June 1914, aged 3
WARNER		FLORENCE MAY				46 Police Row, BURIED St. Johns 13^th December 1918 aged 3
WARNER		WINIFRED MAY				19 Hamstead Cottages, BURIED St. Johns 16^th December 1913, aged 20 months
WARREN		SOPHIA				76 Tintern Road, BURIED St. Johns 23^rd May 1914, aged 67
WARREN		SOPHIA				1891 Census for Brinklow, Warwickshire Enumeration District 2 Living in Main Street, she was 46, and born PERRY Barr, her husband was William and Ex Police Inspector and Pensioner aged 61 born Macclesfield.
WARREN AND POOL FARM						THE EXCEEDINGLY VALUABLE FREEHOLD MIXED FARM KNOWN AS “WARREN AND POOL FARM” DESCRIPTION FROM THE AUCTION SALE CATALOGUE FOR THE PERRY BARR ESTATE, BIRMINGHAM 1921 SITUATED IN THE PARISH OF PERRY BARR, IN THE COUNTY OF STAFFORDSHIRE, SITUATED ONLY 5 MILES FROM THE CENTER OF BIRMINGHAM. THE ATTRACTIVE FARMHOUSE WHICH IS SITUATED IN A PRIVATE ROAD, STANDING HIGH AND COMMANDS GOOD VIEWS OVER THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY. IT IS BRICK BUILT, COVERED ROUGH CAST, WITH TILED ROOF AND PARTLY COVERED WITH CREEPER. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- ON THE TOP FLOOR, ATTIC. ON THE FIRST FLOOR, SIX BEDROOMS, BATHROOM. ON THE GROUND FLOOR, THREE RECEPTION ROOMS, LOUNGE, HALL, KITCHEN, DAIRY, SCULLERY, W.C AND CELLAR. WELL WATER PUMPED TO HOUSE BY ENGINE. EXCELLENT GARDEN AND TWO TENNIS LAWNS. AT WARREN FARM THE FARM BUILDING WHICH ARE BRICK BUILT, HAVE TILED ROOFS, AND COMPRISE:- COACH HOUSE, STABLING FOR 15, PIG STY, THREE AND TWO BY WAGON SHEDS, COW HOUSE FOR 14, MIXING HOUSE, BARN, LOOSE BOX, SHED, BOILER HOUSE, OIL HOUSE, SADDLE HOUSE, COVERED YARD. AT POOL FARM BRICK AND TILE STABLING FOR SIX, WITH LOFT, DOUBLE BARN, CART SHED, COWHOUSE FOR SIX, ETC., THERE ARE FOUR BRICK BUILT COTTAGES, TWO AT POOL FARM, EACH CONTAINING – 3 BEDROOMS, SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN, SCULLERY, AND OUTSIDE E.C. TWO OPPOSITE THE BEGGAR’S BUSH, OLD CHESTER ROAD, EACH CONTAINING TWO BEDROOMS, SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN, CELLAR, OUTSIDE E.C. COMPANY’S WATER. THE WHOLE EXTENDING TO SOME 308 ACRES 1 ROOD 8 POLES THE LOT AND LOTS 44 AND 52 ARE LEASED TO MR. AUGUSTINE LEWIS WELLS FOR A TERM OF 5 YEARS FROM THE 25^TH MARCH 1921, AT A YEARLY RENT OF £827. 4S. WHEREOF THERE IS APPORTIONED TO THIS LOT THE SUM OF £702 PER ANNUM. THE LEASE CONTAINS A COVENANT AS FOLLOWS:- THE LESSEE SHALL GIVE UP ON THE EXPIRATION OF TWENTY DAYS’ NOTICE FROM THE LANDLORD ANY LAND ANY LAND WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR TIPPING, GARDENS, ROADS, RAILWAYS, CANALS, MINING, BUILDING OR OTHER DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES, THE LESSOR IN SUCH CASE TO ALLOW FROM THE RENT HEREBY RESERVED A PRO RATA ABATEMENT, AND ALSO COMPENSATION FOR UNEXHAUSTED MANURES AND COMPENSATION FOR ANY GROWING CROPS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN OR INJURED ON LANDS SO REQUIRED TO BE GIVEN UP, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IF FIFTY ACRES IN ALL ARE TAKEN IN ONE OR MORE LOTS. SECTION 23 OF THE AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS ACT 1908, SHALL APPLY TO THESE PRESENTS. THE FARMHOUSE WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE ROAD IS BRICK BUILT AND CONTAINS: FIVE BEDROOMS, TWO SITTING ROOMS, TWO KITCHENS, DIARY, SCULLERY, TWO CELLARS AND OUTSIDE E.C. COMPANY’S WATER. THE FARM BUILDINGS COMPRISE:- COWHOUSE FOR 20, FOUR PIG STIES, A FIVE BAY CART SHED, STABLING FOR 13, BARN ETC. THE WHOLE EXTENDING TO SOME 187 ACRES 3 ROODS THIS LOT IS LET TO MR GEORGE RYMAN ON A YEARLY LADY DAY TENANCY AT A RENTAL OF £424 3S. PER ANNUM (TENANT BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REPAIRS). THE LEASE CONTAINS A COVENANT AS FOLLOWS:- THE TENANTS TO GIVE UP ON THE EXPIRATION OF TWENTY DAYS’ NOTICE ANY LANDS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR GARDENS, ROADS, RAILWAYS, CANALS, MINING OR BUILDING OR FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES. THE LANDLORD TO ALLOW FROM THE RESERVED RENT AS FOLLOWS:- AT THE RATE OF TWO POUNDS TEN SHILLING PER ACRE, AND COMPENSATION FOR ANY GROWING CROPS WHICH MAY BE TAKEN OR INJURED ON LANDS SO REQUIRED TO BE GIVEN UP.
WARREN FARM						26^TH SEPTEMBER 1892 HORSE KILLED BY LIGHTNING AT PERRY BARR ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PASSED OVER A DISTRICT OF PERRY BARR AND WITTON. A STABLE ON THE PREMISES OF MR SHORT OF THE WARREN FARM, PERRY BARR, WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. TWO HORSES WHO WERE IN THE STABLE WAS STRUCK, ONE BEING KILLED AND THE OTHER SEVERELY INJURED. IT IS REPORTED THAT ON MONDAY THREE PIGS WERE KILLED BY LIGHTNING IN A FIELD AT WITTON.
WARREN FARM					Thos Short Frances White & Co’s Commerical & Trades Directory 1875. Vol II
WARWICK		JOHN FREDERICK				WARWICK 27 July 1880 Trinity Rd Birchfield John Frederick son of J.C., age 13 (Birmingham Mail)
WASHBAND		JOSEPH				Perry Barr, BURIED St. Johns 9^th September 1866 aged 8
WASHBOURNE		ELIZA				Franchise Street, BURIED St. Johns 14^th January 1871, aged 58
WASHBOURNE		RICHARD				Wellington Road, BURIED 31^st January 1894, aged 81
WASHBOURNE		RICHARD				Gardener in 1871 and lived in Franchise Street
WASHBOURNE		WALTER				28^th May 1871, Walter Washbourne, Franchise Street, (Brass Bedstead maker) son of Richard (Gardener) married Harriet Richards, Franchise Street, daughter of James (Wood Turner)
WASHBOURNE		WALTER				Grange Road, BURIED St. Johns 9^th May 1908, aged 42
	WASP VIEW						Aston Lane
WATER CORN MILL & WINDMILL						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Lease for a year and release to create a tenant to the praecipe to suffer a recovery. - ref. MS 3145/63/7 a&b - date: Date 1774 Parties: John Gough, Jane Gough, Thomas Greene, Thomas Fisher. Property: Manor of Besscoate and Manor of Walton in the parish of Gnoshall, Walton Grange, half the manor of Perry Barr, Perry Hall, woodlands near Witton Common, Water Corn Mill and windmill, Common Leadow, Brookfields Moore, Pool Tail, Warren House in Handsworth. Other land in Oscott, Perry Barr, Great Barr and Handsworth.
WATERHOUSE						3 Providence Place, BURIED St. Johns 20^th May 1914, aged 5 months
WATERWORKS COTTATE							This was is Holly Lane, does anyone know when?
WATKINS		CYRIL NORMAN				Aston Lane, BURIED St. Johns 19^th March 1908 aged 6
	WATKINS		E. C. REV				See Great Barr School
WATKINS		JOHN				Private Resident 1888
WATKINS		JOHN VICTOR				Holdford Road, BURIED St. Johns 9^th November 1907 aged 4 months
WATKINS		THOMAS				See Bakery Fines
WATKINS		WALTER ARTHUR				Holdford Road, BURIED St. Johns 5^th September 1907 aged 37
WATLANDS						Does anyone know where this was situated?
WATLINGS THE						SEE BISSELL
WATSON		JAMES				1845 – Beer Retailer, 1880 – Brookland Place, Aston Lane
WATT		JAMES				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Lease for twenty one years from Joseph Brearley, gent., James Watt, esq. Wyrley Birch, esq., the Rev. Thomas Lane Freer, clerk, Nathaniel Gooding Clarke, esq., Henry Piddock Whateley, gent., and Christopher Wren, gent., all of Handsworth, trustees of the Bridge Lands within the said parish of Handsworth, to Thomas Gibbs and Thomas Joiner, both of Witton, gardeners, of land in the Manor of Perry Barr. - ref. MS 3375/453846 - date: 28 July 1815
WATTISON			MARY				In 1881 was 16, the general domestic servant to Charles and Mary Ann Haywood
WATTS		JAMES				25^th July 1869, James Watts, aged 25, bachelor, (Groom) Franchise Street, son of John (Groom) married Ellen Murphy 23, spinster, daughter of James (Striker)
WATTS		JANE				Perry Barr, BURIED St. Johns 16^th June 1884 aged 76
WATTS		JOHN				1841 Census – Aston Villa John 25, Baker and Flour dealer from Exhall Hannah aged 25 Hannah aged 3 Jane aged 1 William aged 13 Elizabeth Walden
WATTS		JOHN				Slaters Directory 1852 – John was a Baker – Aston Villa Robsons Directory 1839 – Shopkeeper Aston Villa
WATTS		THOMAS				1841 Census – Halfway Road Thomas Watts aged 25 – Blacksmith born in county Jane aged 25, born in county Thomas Yates, aged 77 labourer born in county Jobb Sperrier aged 15 Blacksmith bourn in county George Ryman aged 20 Blacksmith born in county Jane Southwell aged 14 born in county
WATTS		THOMAS				Perry Barr, BURIED St. Johns 12^th May 1860, aged 47
WATTS		THOMAS				1845 – Blacksmith
WATTS				THOS	Smith and Wheelwright History Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire 1851
WATTS		WILLIAM				Perry Barr, BURIED St. Johns 5^th November 1839 aged 8 hours
WEALE		SOPHIA
WEATHERLEY		MARY				Holdford Mills, BURIED St. Johns 2^nd April 1876, aged 49
WEATHERLEY		THOMAS				351 Victoria Road, BURIED St. Johns 29^th January 1891 aged 66
WEAVER			ALFRED R				1891 6hs 1 ct, aged 37, husband of Mary http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/w-a-p.html
WEAVER			FLORENCE				1891 aged 11, daughter of Alfred R and Mary http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/w-a-p.html
WEAVER			MARY				1891 aged 41, wife of Alfred R http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/w-a-p.html
WEAVER		THOMAS				WASTING THE CANAL COMPANY’S WATER Thomas Weaver, Oldbury Road West, Smethwick was summoned for wasting the water of the Birmingham Canal Company at Perry Barr. John Gerrard, one of the servants of the Company, deposed that prisoner opened the paddles at one of the locks before the gate was closed. Water was very scarce at the time and he warned the prisoner. The bench imposed a penalty of 5 shilling and costs or 14 days.
WEBB			CAROLINE				In 1881 was 55 (W) servant to Martha Haining
WEBB		CAROLINE ELIZABETH				VHamstead, BURIED St. Johns 17^th July 1897 aged 13
WEBB		ELIZABETH				See 1891 census Osmond Davis http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/w-a-p.html
WEBB		ELIZABETH				211 Wellington Road, BURIED St. Johns 19^th October 1912, aged 53
WEBB		JOHN				Married Mary Broomfield, at St. Martins, in 1810. Any information would be appreciated baw@austrarnet.com.au
WEBB		JOSEPH				Handsworth Herald 6^th Jan 1896 Accident at Browne’s Green A labourer named Joseph Webb (48) lodging at 12 Franchise Street, Perry Barr, was knocked down by a horse at Browne’s Green, on Tuesday afternoon, and sustained a compound facture of the leg. He was taken to the General Hospital and detained.
WEBB		MARY ANN				VHolly Lane, BURIED St. Johns 24^th April 1912, aged 89
WEBB		MR & MRS				See Perry
WEBB		THOMAS				Thomas: George Baker aged 26 Pearl Button maker, from Perry Barr, son of William Baker, married Sarah Ann Mumford aged 22, dressmaker, of Perry Barr, daughter of Thomas Mumford, gardener, at St. Johns on the 18^th June 1865. Sarah Ann Baker was the daughter of Thomas Webb and lived at 90 Franchise Street.
WEBB		THOMAS				Handsworth Herald – December 11^th 1907 The Inquest. Mr. G. C. Lewis, Coroner for South Staffordshire, conducted an enquiry at the Police Station, Perry Barr, on Wednesday into the circumstances relating to the death which occurred on Monday of Thomas Webb, 63, formerly employed in a coal mine at Royston, Yorkshire. Evidence was given by Mrs Sarah Ann Baker, 90 Franchise Street, Perry Barr, a daughter of deceased who stated that her father had lived with her since Whitsuntide. In October 1903, he met with an accident whilst working in the pit, and had never since worked. Since he had been with her he had continually complained on pains in his head. On Monday morning he got up at 9.30 and soon afterwards complained of a burning sensation in his chest. Deceased had therefore only some bread and milk for breakfast. He seemed worse afterwards and witness assisted him on to the sofa. Presently she went out into the yard and on returning almost immediately found him lying on the floor beside the sofa. A doctor was summoned, but deceased was dead on his arrival. Dr H Jessop 190, Aston Lane, Perry Barr stated that deceased was dead on his arrival at the house. There was a recent bruise over the right eye which might have been caused by deceased falling off the sofa. There were also marks of old severe injuries on the head. The post mortem examination revealed no trace of poison or injuries besides those he had referred to. The lungs were normal, but the heart was very large. Death was due to heart failure, and the injuries on the head had nothing to do with the death of deceased. A verdict of “Death from natural causes” was returned.
WEBB		THOMAS				Franchise Street, BURIED St. Johns 14^th December 1907 aged 62
WEBB		WILLIAM HENRY				Private Resident 1868
WEBBER		SAMUEL				Fish Ponds Parish – Gloucester, BURIED St. Johns 27^th April 1851, aged 27
WEBSTER		EDWARD ROBERT				August 27^th 1865, Edward Robert Webster, 21, bachelor (Gun Engraver) Franchise Street, son of William (Hairdresser) married Jane Hawood, 19, spinster, (Button Maker), Walsall Road, daughter of William
WEBSTER		ELLEN				26^th December 1868: William Martin, 23, bachelor (Machinist) of Perry Barr, son of John Martin (Wheelwright) married Ellen Webster, aged 20, Perry Barr, daughter of William Webster (Chandelier maker)
WEBSTER		JOS				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Papers concerning an encroachment by Jos. Webster on the waste at Perry Barr. - ref. MS 3145/361/1-9 - date: 1778-781 [...]
WEBSTER		JOS.				BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Papers concerning an encroachment by Jos. Webster on the waste at Perry Barr. - ref. MS 3145/361/1-9 - date: 1778-781 [...]
WEBSTER		JOSEPH				1839, Owned the Paper Mill
WEEKS		THOMAS				See 1841 census – Oakes
WEISS		W				1874, Played in the first ever, Aston Villa Football team
WELCH						Was a Doctor – Medical Officer for Health
WELCH		DR.				See Horsley
WELCH		EMILY JANE				Perry Barr, BURIED St. Johns 6^th April 1859, aged 3
WELCH		FRANCIS EDWARD				Perry Barr, BURIED St. Johns 1^st May 1860 Infant
WELCH		HANNAH ELIZABETH				Perry Barr, BURIED St. Johns 13^th October 1869 aged 1
WELCH		HAROLD				Children’s Hospital, BURIED St. Johns 5^th January 1909 aged 1
WELCH		HENRY				1860 Gentry – Walsall Road
WELCH		JOHN				Walsall, BURIED St. Johns 10^th October 1874, aged 40
WELCH		JOHN				Birchfield Road, BURIED St. Johns 30^th August 1911, aged 5 months
WELCH		MARY				Sparkbrook, BURIED St. Johns 3^rd June 1862, aged 10 months
WELCH		WALTER				Aston lane, BURIED St. Johns 3^rd July 1909 aged 8 months
WELCH		WILLIAM				See 1841 census Smith
WELCH		WILLIAM HENRY				Perry Barr, BURIED St. Johns 20^th March 1859 aged 4
WELDON						Weldon – See Green
WELL		JAMES				See 1841 CENSUS – HILLS
WELL		JAMES				See 1841 Census – Walsall Road – William Hills
WELL HEAD LANE						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/16a - date: Date 1886 Property: Land in Well Head Lane, Perry Barr
WELL HEAD LANE						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/16b - date: Date 1886 Property: Land in Well Head Lane, Perry Barr.
WELL HEAD LANE						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/16a - date: Date 1886 Property: Land in Well Head Lane, Perry Barr
WELL HEAD LANE						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/16b - date: Date 1886 Property: Land in Well Head Lane, Perry Barr.
WELL HEAD LANE						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/16a - date: Date 1886 Property: Land in Well Head Lane, Perry Barr
WELL HEAD LANE						BIRMINGHAM CITY ARCHIVES - Draft building lease for 99 years. - ref. MS 3145/358/16b - date: Date 1886 Property: Land in Well Head Lane, Perry Barr.
WELL HEAD LANE

WADHAMS

CHARLES

WALKER

WALLIS

ENCLOSURES OF FREEHOLD ARABLE LAND

ENCLOSURES OF FREEHOLD ARABLE LAND

WALTON

WARD

“WARREN AND POOL FARM”

308 ACRES 1 ROOD 8 POLES

WARREN FARM

MARY

WATTS

CAROLINE