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Patricia

Patricia Report 31 Aug 2003 00:41

Trying to find info on Guy Gurney born in Gloucester need to determine family and possible parents as there is the possiblity of a royal link. Can you help ????

Claire in Lincs

Claire in Lincs Report 31 Aug 2003 07:04

Hi Pat Found Guy Gurney on 1891 census age 33 born in Maisemore, Gloucester. Living with wife Heather and 7 kids,,Is this him? If so let me know and i will send the rest of the info.. Claire

Helen

Helen Report 31 Aug 2003 09:11

My Nan was a Gurney, does this mean I've got Royal Blood? What is this mysterious link?

Patricia

Patricia Report 31 Aug 2003 13:10

Hi claire yes that sounds like him could you send me the info please, thank you very much.

Patricia

Patricia Report 31 Aug 2003 13:12

Hi helen in the mid 17th century Richard Gurney was one of the Royal descendants, i will gather all the data and post it hope fully today on this link.

Patricia

Patricia Report 31 Aug 2003 13:24

http://www3(.)dcs.hull(.)ac(.)uk/public/genealogy/royal/gedx31(.)html This is the site that gives you the Gurney Royal links just remove the brackets and happy hunting hope it is of use.

Helen

Helen Report 31 Aug 2003 14:43

Thanks for that, I'll have a look.

Claire in Lincs

Claire in Lincs Report 31 Aug 2003 14:51

Pat, I am having trouble getting into Ancestry this afternoon but I will keep trying, Its a pain when I have paid out for the subscription,not being able to access it. Kind regards Claire

Claire in Lincs

Claire in Lincs Report 31 Aug 2003 17:30

Hi Pat Managed to get into Ancestry so here they are... Guy Gurney age 33 --master stonemason Heather age 34 --wife Elizabeth.M age12--dau Francis.W age 10--son Beatrice.k age 8--dau Elsie.M age 7--dau Minnie age 3--dau Alice age 2--dau Edward age 3 days--son, All born in Gloucester

Patricia

Patricia Report 31 Aug 2003 17:38

Claire thank you very much that was very kind of you, now i shall do some digging and see what it amounts to, hope you dont have to many more problems, hope i can repay the favour for you when i get more resources.