Irish traveller surnames

[EJillH]

Are Manton or Perry Traveller surnames?

[Steve G]

EjillH; Rejoice and be merry  Book of Bob (Click the little house under my avatar) lists MANTON as a name given by Gypsys 1695 - 1881, on and off. In NTH and WOR.

PERRY really hits the pay dirt! 1690 - 1963, on and off. BRK, ESS,GLS,HAM,KEN,OXF,SSX, WIL.

Something to get ye teeth into? 

[EJillH]

Thank you. Any record of these names in Ireland?

[Steve G]

Interestingly, Ejillh, Bob usually includes Ireland in his line up of places, when a name's found there. In this case, clearly, he hasn't.

[Douglas Cochrane]

Is Leonard from Cavan a traveller surname?

[Steve G]

Book of Bob gives " Leonard " as a Gypsy surname, in 1881 Lancashire.

Interesting. I've no idea of his precise source.

What makes ye ask, Doug?

[Douglas Cochrane]

My wife's family have always been told by family in England and in Ireland that the Leonard's were tinkers, travellers, and gypsies.  I appreciate the feedback.

[Steve G]

That's fascinating! I'm in Leitrim. Cavan is a neighbouring county. We're not too far from Belfast or Dublin.

I also tend to tell people, in england ~ when discussing and comparing weather ~ that I'm about in line with Lancashire.

There are potential lines that need looking between, here ..... 

[lesleyhannah]

Lowsley/ Lousley or variations found in Hull / Scarborough from 1800. DNA shows strong links with Ireland, and at least one Lowsley married into the Varey family which is a Romany surname. Any help gratefully receive. Thankd