Hi Eric
Thank you for replying so promptly. My sister certainly has extremely interesting ancestors, as you must have read.
If your daughter wishes to know more, I am more than happy for you (and her) to make contact with me.
I have added the information that I gathered on a family tree on
www.ancestry.co.uk which she may want to look at.
As you already knew, or have gathered, from reading the messages on this site, my sisters contact with her natural mother is a sensitive issue and only my adopted sister, her mother Patricia (and her husband and children) were aware of the recent contact. Since this time Patricia may have informed or spoken to other members of her family.
As her older sister I am protective of her but always willing and keen for her to be in contact with her natural family if possible. Whilst acting as the intermediary for my sister and her mother I also became extremely fond of Patricia and would not want her to be hurt or upset in any way. I do not know who she has informed about Stephanie and am so reluctant to discuss any details with anyone else. I am sure that you can understand this.
With regards and best wishes.
Ali x