It was 1961. The story continues…. There were now eight ‘West Bromwich Hodgson’s’ firmly established in England. These ‘first-generation’ Jamaican immigrants would eventually be responsible for the creation of the second, third and fourth generation members of the Hodgson clan. During the … Continue reading 1961 – The Fantastic Hodgson’s
It’s been a while since I last posted, Apologies for the delay. I’ve had a busy work schedule but also this blog ‘More Nephews’ has been a little complicated. New discoveries have been made which needed to be thoroughly researched, verified … Continue reading 1958/59/60 – More Nephews
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
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
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
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
To Jamaica And Beyond 