There were two Tamar Bloomer's the one who Married Joseph Westwood daughter of Joseph Smith Bloomer and Elizabeth Attwood. I have notes on Alf and Tamar Southall:- Alfred had been connected with Overend Mission Cradley from it's formation, with his brother Harry. As a boy he attended High Town Ragged School and became a teacher there at the tender age of 16. A builder by trade, he helped construct the first iron building. With his friend Herbert Roberts he helped constuct the present building. He taught in the Sunday School all his life and was awarded a long service diploma by the Sunday School Union. He also served as a trustee and was a member of the Debating Society, and leader of the Women's Bible Class. Seven years after his death an electric clock was presented to the Church in his memory. Tamar was also very involved with Overend Mission, and carried on helping in what ever way she could after Alfs death.
From 'The History of Cradley Churches.' I will request a look up for the Marriage of Tamar and Alfred Southall. Linell.
Opps, I got the wrong marriage - thanks linell. Now, there's other Southalls in my tree, so maybe there's another inter-family relationship to uncover!
Hi Mezentia, have posted a request for a look up of the Marriage of Alfred Southall and Tamar Bloomer, so don't change anything until we have it confirmed. I am not sure now, I checked the 1901 Census and Tamar wife of Joseph Westwood is aged 24 whilst Tamar wife of Alfred Southall is aged 28! So hang fire, Linell.
linell wrote:Hi Mezentia, many thanks for all the info. Just a couple of things, Michael Mansell is on the 1841 Census in Oldnall Cradley, I have him born about 1817. He also had a brother Henry born about 1820, lived Four Ways Cradley Heath, source Vicar's Notebook. Ann Mansell 1836 Married Felix Dunn. Samuel Mansell 1840 Married Jemima Dunn. I also have Sarah Bloomer 1867 Married to Charles Edge and her sister Tamar Bloomer 1876 Married to Alfred Southall. Best Wishes from Linell.
Hiya Jemima Dunn is my 2nd Great Grandmother Lucy Dunn's sister their parents Frederick Dunn and my brickwall Martha Giles.
I live in my own little world. But it's ok....they know me here!
The first one is here so have swapped the info around on BCC re fathers as the Tamar that married Alfred Southall had father Joseph
Marriage info by Jan<br> 22nd August 1898 St Peters Cradley<br> Alfred Southall- 24- b- Orchard - George- labourer<br> Tamar Bloomer- 25- s- Colley Lane- Joseph - Chainmaker<br> Wit- William Bloomer/Kate Bloomer
Marriage info<br> 16 Sept 1895 St Andrew Dudley<br> Joseph Westwood-20-b- Chainmaker- DudleyWood- William Chainmaker<br> Tamar Bloomer- 19- s- Dudley Wood- William - Chainmaker<br> Wit - can't read em!
