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« on: Tuesday 01 April 08 16:42 BST (UK) »
i am trying to find the names of the 14 gunsmiths who started this company as i have been informed one of them might be my ancestor
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Re: birmingham small arms
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 01 April 08 17:21 BST (UK) »
google produces plenty of insight into BSA history, but the actual names of the gunsmiths is elusive.


Might get a result by using this Contact link ?

http://www.bsaguns.co.uk/?ID=23
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PLEDGER – 1678, Gt BardField, Essex
EVERETT - 1830, Scoles, Norfolk & Epping, SX
OSGATHORPE - 1825, North Kensington
LILLEY – 1711, Ickleton, Cambs
DAVISON – 1700-1710, Horncastle & Coningsby, Lincs
BOWER – 1690-1700, Killinworth, Lincs
CHASE – 1735, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
LAIRD – 1777, Portsmouth, Hants & Kings Lynn, Norfolk
GOWENLOCK – 1850, Carlisle
KEW – 1814, Carlisle
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Re: birmingham small arms
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 01 April 08 20:44 BST (UK) »
http://www.oldguns.co.uk/william_tranter.html

hi have a look at this site
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« Reply #3 on: Friday 11 April 08 13:20 BST (UK) »
What was the name of your ancester and what dates would you consider that he was working? Did he have his own business or was he employed? I have some information on the Birmingham gun trade, but knowing who I am looking for would help.

Birmingham had a huge gun trade and many people were involved with specific parts of the industry; eg. lock, stock or barrel makers and supplied such to gunmakers.

David
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Re: birmingham small arms
« Reply #4 on: Monday 21 April 08 19:45 BST (UK) »
Hi David,

I know some of mine were in the gun trade in Birmingham and wondered if you had any information  Undecided  The names are William Ball, he goes between gun machinist and gunsmith from about 1880 to 1920.  Also, my Gandley/Ganley were in the gun trade as well and believe worked at BSA.

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Karen

PS  Sorry to hijack your thread Lynne  Smiley
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Ball, Kempson & Franklin - Birmingham
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Dyer - Devon
Dawkins - Co. Cork, Ireland
Heffernan - Ireland
Huck - Alsace, France
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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 22 April 08 08:40 BST (UK) »
 Hi David
Sorry I havent replied sooner been tied up looking for my ggreatgrandfather who was Italian.
my ancestors name was Thomas Perry 1871 born Perry Barr Staffs sorry thats all i know.
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 22 April 08 19:37 BST (UK) »
Lynne,

The founding of BSA predates your Thomas Perry. Birmingham Small Arms Co was founded on 7 June 1861. The name Perry does not feature in any of the names I have to hand.

Karen,

You could try searching the Historical Directories at www.historicaldirectories.org

Browse to the Warwickshire ones, then search those for Birmingham.

David
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