LOL
Rob, I knew you'd go for that.
Not to turn this thread into a domestic, but I repeat no assumption was made about gypsies and hawkers. Where did I say that? Where did anyone say it?
The fact remains pertinant though, that tracing families that roamed is difficult and in the case in point it doesn't matter whether a person is from Romany stock or not the techniques for research are similar and the Romany & Traveller fhs are very helpful.
A point I would like to make to you madbad is that your assumption is unacceptable (sorry dylan this is a bit of a hijack)
Well here's one my 3 x Great Grandfather was a hawker but he wasn't a gypsy he actually came off a good family in Derbyshire, one that is still in the same area and still going strong.
Are gypsys not good families?!?1?!? How outrageous! As one who is decended from a family of potters who are thought to be of traveller if not gypsy stock (Youngs & Lowthers) I am offended.
On a further and slightly childish note
Your original note is not directed at anyone if you were talking (posting) to Sharon Sillers Floate then you're a weirdo she ain't here Honeybear
If it was directed at me then I refer the honourable gentleman to the previous paragraphs.
Anyway none of this is helping the Cleverly's get found!
Love you all,
Pam