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« on: Saturday 19 May 18 17:41 BST (UK) »
I wonder if any one knows if there is a trade directory for West Bromwich between the 1840s and 1870s I am looking for any information on a Provision Dealer in the area during this period. I am trying to find out more about his life other than what it says on the census, his name is William Barton, many thanks.

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« Reply #1 on: Saturday 19 May 18 17:45 BST (UK) »
Transcriptions and NBI are merely finding aids.  They are NOT a substitute for original record entries.
Remember - "They'll be found when they want to be found" !!!
If you don't ask the question, you won't get an answer.
He/she who never made a mistake, never made anything.
Archbell - anywhere, any date
Kendall - WRY
Milner - WRY
Appleyard - WRY

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« Reply #2 on: Sunday 20 May 18 08:07 BST (UK) »
Thanks BumbleB the book was v good but my man was not listed, perhaps He ran the businees without official premises, guess its diifficult to find out thanks again it was a useful link.

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« Reply #3 on: Sunday 20 May 18 09:05 BST (UK) »
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday 20 May 18 09:33 BST (UK) »
The London Gazette  https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices

Search for "William Barton" (include the "   " as part of search key) and publication date 01/01/1860 to 31/12/1860

2 entries re. All Saint's Street and Parsonage Street

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« Reply #5 on: Sunday 20 May 18 14:05 BST (UK) »
Thank you, information very interesting, lots of extra detail, my man went through a sticky patch late in life ! I shall try and find out how long he was in prison for, not too long I think because by April for the census he was back home at All Saints, down on the census as a Provision Dealer.
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