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Baby Betty-Jo makes five generations for Shropshire family

A family from Shropshire has been celebrating the birth of its latest addition – after Betty-Jo Meakin became the newest member of five generations.

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Betty-Jo's arrival means there are now five generations of females living in Market Drayton.

She follows mum Jasmine Crossley, 21, grandmother Joanne Crossley, 43, great-grandmother June Brookes, 62, and great-great-grandmother Mildred Briscoe, 83.

Alan Brookes, who is great-grandfather to Betty-Jo, said he was very proud to be part of such a large family.

"We were all delighted when Betty-Jo was born," he said.

"It is a wonderful thing to be part of five generations and I am very proud. It does seem to be rare, especially the fact that it is five girls.

"They are all very nice girls, have been brought up well and have had a good living.

"All the girls have always lived in Market Drayton and they are all very friendly in each other's company.

"The oldest, Mildred, has been a widow for about 30 years but still lives on her own and is able to get out and about. She has had no real illnesses and is very independent.

"She is still able to get around and look after the kids.

"We are a close family. We don't have many parties but all get on with each other, including the daughters-in-law and sons-in-law."

Mr Brookes added: "Mildred and June are both retired. Mildred worked in a hat factory while June worked at Muller in Market Drayton as a general operator.

"Joanne works with her husband as a carer while Jasmine used to be a carer before she became pregnant.

"There is a bit of a battle on to take it in turns to hold Betty-Jo and I am included in that."

Betty-Jo was born at 10.25pm on August 16 at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and weighed six pounds and 14 ounces.

Daughters 1930-2014:

  • Mrs Mildred Briscoe, 83. Born December 31, 1930

  • Mrs June Brookes, 62. Born December 7, 1951

  • Mrs Joanne Crossley, 43. Born August 12, 1971

  • Miss Jasmine Crossley, 21. Born January 29, 1993

  • Miss Betty Jo Meakin, 11 days old. Born August 16, 2014

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