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by MOROGON
08 Dec 2011, 10:36
Forum: Piano History
Topic: F A CRABB PIANOFORTE - HISTORY
Replies: 7
Views: 7936

Margery

I Must apologise for creating so much confusion. Walter William was my Gt grandfather (born 1876) and not Gt Gt. His father was William George. (born 1842) He was my Gt Gt grandfather. William George (born 1878) and Walter were brothers. Edward was the son of James Edward Margery. My Gt Gt Gt grandf...
by MOROGON
07 Dec 2011, 19:18
Forum: Piano History
Topic: F A CRABB PIANOFORTE - HISTORY
Replies: 7
Views: 7936

Margery

William was Walter's second name and Edward, who was also involved in the business, was his brother. I am not aware of the Seymour connection although, There was a father Seymour, the vicar of St Peter's church across the road. Walter used to tune his organ and the school piano. My family all went t...
by MOROGON
03 Dec 2011, 12:36
Forum: Piano History
Topic: F A CRABB PIANOFORTE - HISTORY
Replies: 7
Views: 7936

Crabb & Margery

I may be able to shed some light on where this piano was actually purchased from. My great great grandfather, Walter F Margery, had a business at 159 Upper Kennington Lane from about 1916. He sold musical instruments and made pianos. He served his apprenticeship with the Broadwood Piano Company. 159...