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GOT A TOUGHIE HERE!
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Unknown | Report | 19 Oct 2005 23:11 |
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Would never condemn my Gran, but within four months of my Grandad dying, she was pregnant, and my Dad suddenly found a new man sitting in his Dad's chair, but I know things happen-that is life - but I feel sad that my Dad knew his circumstances - and being the oldest living family member tried to be the breadwinner at 12 years old- but as I say - that is life - would just like to know the facts- Gillian - excuse my spelling but been making hallowen costumes all night - sore, tired and sick of sewing machines - but for the grand children- love them! |
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Smiley | Report | 19 Oct 2005 23:07 |
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Oh Gillian, please don't be so quick to condemn your Gran, you do not know the circumstances or indeed if it's true. No matter what your dad legally is your grandad's child, because of the birth certificate. Some thing's are best left. Not wishing to cause any offence Regards Sam |
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Unknown | Report | 19 Oct 2005 22:52 |
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Dad is registered as being born to David Irwin and Ellen Gillott-1916-but as I said just been told otherwise, I know Granma was a -do not know what to name it as- but it feels strange-if it is true-Dad had to live with that-I can only find one child registered to his parents, and it is not him! It was a sister who died when she was eight-must send for her death cert. as she died 6th nOV, and Dad always acted strange on bonfire night-might have something to do with it-anyway thanks for your input. Guess it will remain a mystery forever! |
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Sam | Report | 19 Oct 2005 22:38 |
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Depending on when your father was born, perhaps you can look in a trade directory for the business. Or if it's not too long ago, have you tried the yellow pages? Maybe its still in existance. When you say both your dad and grandad were David Irwin, do you mean your dad's real dad? Or the one he belived to be his father? Do you have your dads birth certificate and if so, is there a father named? Who is it? If it isn't the man your grandmother is alleged to have had the affair with, I don;t see how you could prove it. Sam x |
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Unknown | Report | 19 Oct 2005 22:33 |
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Just found out my Dad is probably the result of an affair-apparently his real father ran a shop or business called Dady potato Merchants-probably in Gateshead-where on earth do I look for that-both my Dad and Grandad were called David Irwin-Mother Ellen Gillott-what a can of worms i HAVE OPENED HERE! |
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