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Europe / Re: Moll/Mohl from Solingen, Germany
« on: Tuesday 23 July 19 23:40 BST (UK) »
Hello,
I am a decendant of the Oleys as my Grandfather's mother's maiden name was Oley. When I was a young boy in the 70s my Granda used to tell me we were related to German sword makers and they invented a sword that fitted in a top hat and then eventually they were taken over by Wilkinson. I had this story with me for my whole life and it's not until now after my wife did a geneology search I find the exact information my Granda told me as a young boy. He was born and lived his whole life in South Shields. I was born and lived in Barnard Castle in Co Durham, however, I now live in Ireland. I can't wait to come back over and check out Shotley Brisge. I still have a great number of relations in the north east.
I am a decendant of the Oleys as my Grandfather's mother's maiden name was Oley. When I was a young boy in the 70s my Granda used to tell me we were related to German sword makers and they invented a sword that fitted in a top hat and then eventually they were taken over by Wilkinson. I had this story with me for my whole life and it's not until now after my wife did a geneology search I find the exact information my Granda told me as a young boy. He was born and lived his whole life in South Shields. I was born and lived in Barnard Castle in Co Durham, however, I now live in Ireland. I can't wait to come back over and check out Shotley Brisge. I still have a great number of relations in the north east.