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Ann

Ann Report 26 Jan 2004 03:39

I am supposed to have an English Gypsy ancestor. Don't know which side of the family they're on. I don't live in Britain so I don't know much about them. Can anyone enlighten me?

Helene

Helene Report 26 Jan 2004 04:34

That sounds exciting. Can you read fortunes too? lol Just teasing ya. Don't know how you could find out about gypsies. (they move around too much)

Researching:
Guillum-Scott, Haldane, Jamison, Follas, Milbank

Ann

Ann Report 26 Jan 2004 05:06

Hi Mags I'm in sunny New Zealand too! Can't tell fortunes but I 'know' things sometimes..... But we won't get into that. Although - my grandmother used to do a great line in teacup readings at afternoon tea on Sunday afternoons - until Dad yelled at her to "Stop that, Mother!" Seriously - it would be great if anyone can tell me if they have found anything in their research.

BillinOz

BillinOz Report 26 Jan 2004 06:39

Just put Gypsies on Google Search, lots of info there.

Helene

Helene Report 26 Jan 2004 08:32

Kia ora Ann, where are you? I'm in (sunny) Nelson :-)))))))

Researching:
Guillum-Scott, Haldane, Jamison, Follas, Milbank

Ann

Ann Report 26 Jan 2004 09:05

Would you believe - Hokitika! I guess all of the UK GC members are just out of bed. That's where I'm heading. I've been half the night looking at Gypsy websites. If anyone can't find any of their rellies with unusual names then they were probably in a caravan or boarding house on Census night. The travellers index is fascinating. Thanks Bill in Oz. Ann