If I could see poor law examinations for Bethnal Green in this period it could answer our questions about her and her admissions to the workhouse. Apparently some are available at the LMA but only from 1839, and you can only view by visiting, which is a little tricky from New Zealand.
I am not looking to prove anything with DNA, more to see if any fresh DNA tests match other people who believe they are descendants through another of the three sisters, or better still through another line, like BeckyNZ who is a descendant of William Butfoy's brother. I don't expect her to match me, or any of my cousins, but if she does it will be an interesting exercise to see who else she matches in common. I also appreciate the matches will be diluted, as you say, it's a long way back.
Joining to do research does bring fresh eyes to the job though, so hopefully some more potential descendants will come out of the woodwork!
Thanks for your interest,
Caroline.
You just never know what you may or may not prove with DNA. It's certainly worth a shot.
I was at LMA a couple of weeks ago. Just need to win Lotto and get back over there.
