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Would anybody be able to help me please? I am trying to find some information on Brenda Hogan who is my father's cousin. She was an actress and married Donald Houston (actor). The details I have so far are:

Brenda Hogan
b. 6 Sept 1928
Birkenhead, Cheshire, England

Donald Houston
d. 13 October 1991
b. South Wales

I'm hoping to find out the names of her parents, date of marriage and death.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

Carol

This her birth ??

Births Dec 1928

Hogan Brenda M - Mother Peever - Birkenhead 8a 643

Born Donald Daniel Houston
6 November 1923(1923-11-06)
Tonypandy, Wales, UK
Died 13 October 1991 (aged 67)
Coimbra, Portugal
Occupation Actor
Years active 1949 – 1983
Spouse(s) Brenda Hogan (1949-1991) (his death)

And a marriage for her parents possibly

Edith Peever
Spouse Surname: Ernest Hogan
Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1920
Registration district: Birkenhead
Registration county (inferred): Cheshire
Volume Number: 8a
Page Number: 1574

Possible siblings


Births Jun 1923

Hogan Sheila V - Peever - Birkenhead 8a 786

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Births Mar 1926

Hogan Joyce I - Peever - Birkenhead 8a 681

Michael

Many thanks. That was super quick!!!

Kind regards.

Carol

Astra

Many thanks to you too - another super quick response!! This is fantastic.

Regards.

Carol

I really can't believe the speed at which you have all provided so much advice. I appreciate all the info you have provided. It will help fill a gap in my tree.

Best wishes to you all.

Carol

Their marriage

Donald D Houston
Spouse Surname: Hogan
Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1949
Registration district: Birkenhead
Registration county (inferred): Cheshire
Volume Number: 10a
Page Number: 39

Will PM possible birth

?? Birth of Edith

Births Dec 1895 (>99%)
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Peever Edith Birkenhead 8a 515

Edith in the 1911 census possibly with parents and siblings

HOUSEHOLD PEEVER EDITH F 1896 15 Birkenhead Cheshire

No credits to view for you though perhaps someone can help

Births Dec 1891
Hogan Ernest - Birkenhead 8a 506

Full 1911

PEEVER, John Head Married
31 years M 61 1850 Cowmen In And Dairy Man England Chierbury VIEW
PEEVER, Eliza Wife Married
31 years F 54 1857 England Liverpool VIEW
PEEVER, Tom Son Single M 27 1884 Assistant In Nbusiness England Kirkdale VIEW
PEEVER, George Son Single M 22 1889 Clerk Insurance England Kirkdale Liverpool VIEW
PEEVER, Herbert Son Single M 19 1892 Clerk Law Oxton England Birkenhead VIEW
PEEVER, Fred Son Single M 17 1894 Clerk Stock And Share Oxton Birkenhead Cheshire VIEW
PEEVER, Edith Daughter Single F 15 1896 Oxton Birkenhead Cheshire VIEW
PEEVER, Edward Grandson Single M 3 1908 Birkenhead VIEW
GRIMSHAWE, T Servant Single M 21 1890 Dairyman's Assistant Birkenhead VIEW


Registration District:
Birkenhead Sub District:
Tranmere Enumeration District:
38 Parish:
Birkenhead

Address:
35 Rose Mount Oxton Oxton County:
Cheshire


and Ernest

HOGAN, Ann Jane Head Widow F 48 1863 Greengrocer Birkenhead Cheshire VIEW
HOGAN, William Son Single M 21 1890 Clerk Birkenhead Cheshire VIEW
HOGAN, Ernest Son Single M 19 1892 Brewers Clerk Birkenhead Cheshire VIEW
HOGAN, Daniel Son Single M 17 1894 Apprentice Plate Birkenhead Cheshire VIEW
HOGAN, Elsie Daughter Single F 15 1896 Apprentice Upholsteress Birkenhead Cheshire VIEW
HOGAN, Nellie Daughter Single F 13 1898 Birkenhead Cheshire VIEW
JOHNSON, Joseph Boarder Single M 25 1886 Gardner Brimstage Cheshire VIEW

Registration District:
Birkenhead Sub District:
Birkenhead Enumeration District:
18 Parish:
Birkenhead

Address:
224 Conway Street Birkenhead County:
Cheshire

Possible ???

Marriages Dec 1879

Peever John - W. Derby 8b 733
Stephenson Eliza - West Derby 8b 733

From Google

Brenda Hogan was born on September 6, 1928 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK and she is a famous TV and film actress. She started her career in 1948 with the film called "The Fatal Night" in which she played the role of Julia, directed by Mario Zampi, writers of the film includes: Michael Arlen, Gerald Butler etc and the cast of the film includes: Lester Ferguson, Jean Short, Leslie Armstrong, Patrick Macnee and Aubrey Mallalieu.

She acted in many other TV series and films such as: "The Monkey's Paw", "Adam and Evelyne", "Time Is My Enemy", "Fabian of the Yard", "Lilli Palmer Theatre", "Lilli Palmer Theatre", "Stryker of the Yard" etc.

Why is she famous?

She gained a lot fame after acting in the movie called "The Fatal Night".

Co-operation is a wonderful thing! Thanks for posting the 1911 census Astra

I agree. It is unbelievable how helpful and kind people are on this website. I received so much missing information in a very short space of time, for which I am very grateful.