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Family History, West Bromwich2 Comments

1957 – West Bromwich

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Robert Roy Hodgson

Mass Teddy had died and Mabel’s sister, Dorcas Speid had also died at Southfield. Some of the ‘Southfield Hodgson’s’ were now living at Langley, Oldbury. Cecil’s nephew, Valdie had married his partner Rhema Clarke. Cecil Hodgson had been lodging for … Continue reading 1957 – West Bromwich

Family History4 Comments

1956 – Rum And Salt

April 27, 2018May 7, 2018 Robert Roy Hodgson

Mass Teddy’s son, Cecil and two of his nephews, Valdie and Rennie had emigrated to England. The story of what would prove to be an eventful year, now continues…. Southfield Mass Teddy, whose occupation was now listed as a cultivator, … Continue reading 1956 – Rum And Salt

Emigration, England, Family History, Great Britain, Jamaica6 Comments

1954/55 – Nephews Arrive

April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 Robert Roy Hodgson

Valdie Moore Hodgson Arrived England 1954 It had been nearly 13 years since Cecil’s brother Aubrey – my grandfather – had died suddenly at Southfield. His five children, Valdie, Renford, Clinton, Ciseline and the youngest Colin, were all in Jamaica. … Continue reading 1954/55 – Nephews Arrive

England, Family History, Hodgson2 Comments

1954 – New Lodgings

April 8, 2018April 8, 2018 Robert Roy Hodgson

During the years 1952-53, Cecil was living at Frank Holdsworth’s property at Rotton Park Road, Edgbaston. He was still playing club cricket with Aston Unity, and also touring occasionally during the summer months with George Headley and Co, turning out … Continue reading 1954 – New Lodgings

Family History, Jamaica, Scotland13 Comments

1952 – The 1751 Will

April 2, 2018February 14, 2019 Robert Roy Hodgson

In Jamaica at Southfield, widower, Mass Teddy was still a very heavy drinker, regularly supping his favourite tipple, strong Jamaican white rum. Often intoxicated at a rum bar, he would tell his friends “I drink like the Scotsman that I … Continue reading 1952 – The 1751 Will

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West Indian XI 1952

1952 – The West Indies XI

March 25, 2018March 26, 2018 Robert Roy Hodgson

Cecil Hodgson had emigrated to England and was living in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The story continues…. In 1950 – just a year before Cecil came to England – the West Indies cricket team had toured England to play a four-match Test … Continue reading 1952 – The West Indies XI

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1952 – In The Midlands

March 18, 2018March 18, 2018 Robert Roy Hodgson

Cecil Hodgson had left Jamaica. Firstly he went to London, then he travelled down to the Midlands. The story continues…. Being black, Cecil found it extremely difficult to find accommodation In The Midlands. The English didn’t want black people living … Continue reading 1952 – In The Midlands

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