William ballard

[Davee g]

Dont know if they were protestants

[Blue70]

I haven't noticed any Liverpool RC baptisms for this family so I was thinking they might be Protestants.


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[Davee g]

Yes all baptisms of children and grandchildren wee in anglican church but that maybe because mother was protestant and engliss..william could still be catholic. Any idea of romany roots for him
Someone said his son william f appeared on 1881 tinsmiths census of england and they read this on romany gypsy connections website.
Im not so sure.
Just because you're a tinsmith doesnt mean your a romany

[CaroleW]

Hi

Your main interest seems to be in proving or disproving whether your ancestor had Romany roots

Given he originated from Ireland at a time when records are very thin on the ground - I very much doubt you will get the answer to that question

Hav heard talk that he was a romany.

It may be just that - talk

[Blue70]

Yes all baptisms of children and grandchildren wee in anglican church but that maybe because mother was protestant and engliss..william could still be catholic. Any idea of romany roots for him
Someone said his son william f appeared on 1881 tinsmiths census of england and they read this on romany gypsy connections website.
Im not so sure.
Just because you're a tinsmith doesnt mean your a romany

As Carol said it's difficult researching that far back in Ireland so it's unlikely you will find anything to prove or disprove such a link.


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