Hadleys (gun ramrod makers)

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Hadleys (gun ramrod makers)

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Hi,

I'm related to the Hadleys of Rowley Regis by my Grandmother and have managed to trace this side of my family back to the 18th century. My direct ancestor Isaac Hadley who lived with his family in Mincing lane at least from the 1800's onwards. I've found on the IG and freeReg sites mention of his children being born of mincing lane and also his death at the same place. Isaac and at least one of his sons William (my ancestor) were gun ramrod makers and also other Hadleys I found on freeReg living near mincing lane were also the same. Interestingly I found four Hadleys from this area all marrying at St Peter's church Harborne, Staffordshire with two marrying into the Goode families. My ancestor Isaac married Sarah Plant 1802 and a Joseph Hadley was one of the witnesses, Joseph also appears as a witness on another Hadley married around the same time.

Isaac's son William appears in trade directories from 1861 as a gun ramrod and breech pin maker.

Does anyone know anymore information on the Hadley family who lived at Ramrod hall, dates and names etc so I could match or not with my ancestor because I feel I may have a family connection somewhere down this line.

I wonder why Harborne church seemed to be the church of choice to marry

Was this gun ramrod making a skilled job

Oh dear so many questions and any help would be fantastic.

All the best
Adrian
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Re: Hadleys (gun ramrod makers)

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do you have any of these on BCC you can pop the link on?

Cos think they link to Lulu
http://bcconnections.tribalpages.com/tr ... =224803272

Lulus are the Daniel Hadley line.

Which is your line?
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Re: Hadleys (gun ramrod makers)

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DAniel b 1785 married to Letitia Goode is ramrod maker
http://www.bcconnections.tribalpages.co ... &pid=15968

brother Isaac...

Isaac hadley 1851 living Ramrod Hall
http://www.bcconnections.tribalpages.co ... &pid=76911
1851. Ramrod Hll, Rowley Regis.
Isacc Hadley 53. Farmer, 73 acres.
Robehoe Hadley 48. Rebecca on image.
Sarah Hadley 20. Dau.
William Hadley 16. Son.
Joseph Hadley 14. Son.
Maryann Hadley 12. Dau.
Isacc Hadley 9. Son.
Rebekah Hadley 5. Dau

Daniels dau Letitia bapt notes
http://www.bcconnections.tribalpages.co ... 1&pid=9549
LETITIA HADLEY Christening: 20 MAY 1827 Rowley Regis, Stafford, Father: DANL. HADLEY Mother: LETITIA - Letitia d of Danl and Letitia Hadley, White Heath Gate, Ramrod maker.
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Re: Hadleys (gun ramrod makers)

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Hi,

I think my Isaac is related to the Ramrod hall Hadleys pre 1800's but I have to prove or disprove this connection.

I'm wondering does anyone have access to the trade directories for Staffordshire and if so is there any mention of Isaac Hadley Gunsmith at Rowley Regis or maybe near that area.

Regards
Adrian
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Re: Hadleys (gun ramrod makers)

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There a link in the link section for all the trade directories
A person should have an opinion on everything, It becomes tact whether you reveal that opinion or not.

http://www.deneview.co.uk/
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Re: Hadleys (gun ramrod makers)

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Hi,

I've got some new avenues to explore thanks to your help.

Can archive.

Thanks Peter for the advice on the links section most useful.

Take care
Adrian
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