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Srong man Saxon Brown

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Andrea

Andrea Report 5 Mar 2009 23:39

Trying to find information about strong man Saxon Brown. Think he was german and surname was Braun. He married my dads great aunt, but unfortunately he does not know which one.

FAIRTHORN

FAIRTHORN Report 5 Mar 2009 23:47

If you GOOGLE data on him is there & a picture of him


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902.10 Strength - Saxon Brown (1930, British Pathe News)
Strongman Saxon Brown is seen performing several feats, including pulling brand new London General AEC Regent ST236 (GJ7965) along using his teeth. Another ST is seen in the background.


http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/blog/labels/Saxon%20Brown.html


As a boy athlete, Saxon Brown was Britain's strongest youth. As a professional, he performed many traditional feats of strength such as Nail Driving, Nail Bending, Card Tearing, The Human Chain and Steel Scrolling. He could also lift a car from the side and would let a motorcycle drive over his neck as a part of his act. Saxon Brown was the first man to pull a bus with his teeth.

Researching:
" My other half is NOT my better half "

Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 5 Mar 2009 23:57

What was your dads family name ?
Marriages Sep 1930 (>99%)
Braun Johann Hower Edmonton 3a 2360
Francis Albert H Povey Edmonton 3a 2360
Hower Marie J Braun Edmonton 3a 2360
Povey Gladys F D J Francis Edmonton 3a 2360

Researching:
For better results please give all the details ,name, date place as you can {pictures by me }

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 6 Mar 2009 00:23

Saxon Brown Compact Disc #130 Pin #4549949 Pedigree
Sex:

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Event(s)
Birth: 22 Aug 1932


Death: 10 Dec 1980



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Parents
Father:
Mother: Phyllis Louisa Rowe Disc #130 Pin #4549944

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Notes and Sources
Notes: None
Sources: None

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Submitter
Tracy Ann HEMPSALL
Flat 3 Althea Court, Basford Nottingham NG7 7LB


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Submission Search: 3995382-0924106132431
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Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Andrea

Andrea Report 8 Mar 2009 14:18

I know that my dad said he had to change his name during the war as his name was Braun but had to change it to Brown. My dad is unsure but thinks that it was a West that he married although it could have been a Jones, both came from Cheshire though.

Andrea

Andrea Report 22 Mar 2009 22:16

I have found out more info on an old postcard photo that says born April 1911 on the back, also on another says to uncle Will from Henry(could be Harry)
please help