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Some Special Interests => Travelling People => Topic started by: Mr Edd on Thursday 16 February 12 13:59 GMT (UK)
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Hi All
I am trying to establish any possible link between two groups of Smith Families.
I am linked with Absolom Smith born c1750/1768 North Marston, Bucks, who was a sibling of Fido & Jasper.
Absolom Smith was buried aged 60 at Twyford, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire in 1826, there is quite a bit on the net about him, he was known as the "King of the Gypsies"
Absolom married Elizabeth Jones in Hillmorton, Warwickshire in 1813, I think this was his 2nd marriage (1st to Mary)
I am trying to find some link between Absolom Smith & another man by the name of Esau Smith who was also known as the "King of the Gypsies" he married Cinamenta (Henty) & they lived on the Black Patch at Smethwick.
If I am correct it's something to do with Woodfine Smith & I think that Hillmorton is the key, but try as I might I cannot grasp a connection.
Hope someone knows.
Regards
Eddie
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hi
These are a few Smiths of the area's you mention.
Twyford;
Wisdom Smith Bap;5th june 1796 son of Wisdom Smith
Margaret Smith bap;19th aug 1783 parents William Smith & Elizebeth featherstone.
Melton Mombray;
Richard Smith buried 22nd Feb 1776
Robert Smith marriage to Ann Flint 23rd Feb 1776
Violet Smith bap 12th apr 1819 parents Thomas & Sylvis Smith
Robert Smith bap 30th sep 1829 parents Robert & Evening Smith
Hamy Smith bap 9th Jan 1814 parents Hamy & Hannah Smith
Naphthele Smith bap 17th Mar 1820 parents Amos & Hannah Smith
Harriet Smith bap 8th feb 1830 parents Hepsley & Beatie Smith
and some early one's
Mary Smith bap 8th oct 1669
Damonius Smith buried 4th March 1667
Valentine Smith buried 15th sep 1676
Valentine Smith buried 12th apr 1671
there are quite a few Smith records for the surrounding towns all as gypsy traveller or vagrant so good luck with you search