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Tag: George Headley

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

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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

Family History, Jamaica, United States2 Comments

1944 – American Farmer

February 11, 2018February 12, 2018 Robert Roy Hodgson

A recap…. War was still raging. Cecil’s Nephew, Vin, had been working as a farmer in America. Cecil had studied at the Farm School in Kingston. It was now his turn to go to the States. A bit of updated … Continue reading 1944 – American Farmer

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