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Travelling People / Re: Stevens
« on: Thursday 28 February 19 13:47 GMT (UK) »
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Travelling People / Re: Stevens
« on: Thursday 28 February 19 13:10 GMT (UK) »
Oh that's interesting!
I'm sure I've actually heard the name blue/bluey in passing at some point. I really want to trace the lineage on his (Nelson) side but I know so little that I'm not making much progress.
Sorry for my stupidity here, but Nelson would be your grandfather on your fathers side, right? I know my mum had some brothers (the only one I can remember is Tony/Anthony), so would that be the connection if we are indeed related? I only really know my aunts on that side, even then it was mostly when I was quite young.
I'm sure I've actually heard the name blue/bluey in passing at some point. I really want to trace the lineage on his (Nelson) side but I know so little that I'm not making much progress.
Sorry for my stupidity here, but Nelson would be your grandfather on your fathers side, right? I know my mum had some brothers (the only one I can remember is Tony/Anthony), so would that be the connection if we are indeed related? I only really know my aunts on that side, even then it was mostly when I was quite young.
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Travelling People / Re: Stevens
« on: Thursday 28 February 19 10:40 GMT (UK) »
What I forgot to say was, he was married to my Grandmother in the 60's but easily could have been married before, as I know I have a family way bigger than I can comprehend, ha!
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Travelling People / Re: Stevens
« on: Thursday 28 February 19 10:34 GMT (UK) »
All I know for sure is that my grandad on my mums side was called Nelson Stevens, and he married Christine Booty. I am told he has (a few?) brothers (none of which I've met), one apparently called Leslie(sp) who has/had a boxing club.
Some quotes from my aunt: 'His side of the family had money from working hard doing whatever they could to make a living, From growing and selling Christmas trees to scrap metal and boxing.' Also: 'All the boys have to learn how to box as soon as they start walking. Most of them keep up with it into their adult life. Your Grandad did not box in his adult life unlike his brothers.'
My mum herself has plenty of siblings too.
From my extremely basic searching, I *think* Nelsons Mums name was Ellen Rosina Stone, and possibly his father called Sidney/Sydney Stevens, both of whom were born in Devon. I could have this completely wrong for all I know though.
EDIT: As per the above, his mothers maiden name could also be Musty or Dowe. I actually think this may be more likely, as the birth year ties a little better, and is still in Bristol.
As I said, all I know for sure is my grandparents names and that I've been told my grandad is from 'a Romany gypsy family'. It's so hard finding information when you know so little to start with!
Some quotes from my aunt: 'His side of the family had money from working hard doing whatever they could to make a living, From growing and selling Christmas trees to scrap metal and boxing.' Also: 'All the boys have to learn how to box as soon as they start walking. Most of them keep up with it into their adult life. Your Grandad did not box in his adult life unlike his brothers.'
My mum herself has plenty of siblings too.
From my extremely basic searching, I *think* Nelsons Mums name was Ellen Rosina Stone, and possibly his father called Sidney/Sydney Stevens, both of whom were born in Devon. I could have this completely wrong for all I know though.
EDIT: As per the above, his mothers maiden name could also be Musty or Dowe. I actually think this may be more likely, as the birth year ties a little better, and is still in Bristol.
As I said, all I know for sure is my grandparents names and that I've been told my grandad is from 'a Romany gypsy family'. It's so hard finding information when you know so little to start with!
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Travelling People / Re: Stevens
« on: Wednesday 27 February 19 21:08 GMT (UK) »I have only just started looking into my fathers family by the name of Stevens, they were gypsie travellers/Hawkers, I do not have loads of info, I know they were well known around longwell Green Bristol, Mark Stevens, Nelson Stevens are two names I have, I do have more names but I will have to dig that out and add it, if it rings any bells with anyone please get in touch.
I'm trying to find more about my family, and am stuck. My Grandad on mums side is called Nelson Stevens, born in Bristol. Do you think this could be the same person? I am not in contact with that side of my family, so 'above' my mum, only know his name, and the woman he married..which is obviously making it hard to find out more!
I know he used to be a boxer, and on that side of the family boxing seems to be a thing, from stories I was told when I was younger.
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