Who Do You Think You Are (UK) - series 22 announced

[Siely]

What is a "gateway" surname in us ?

In lineage societies, the frequently-used term 'gateway ancestor' refers to an ancestor who has a known lineage which can be traced back to a person of prominence. Proven lines to gateway ancestors can result in descendants being accepted into many hereditary societies.   

Thank you Rena that is a great help.  It certainly explains the feeling I have that trees of ordinary people (like me) are being judged by anonymous others for "usefulness"

[trish1120]

Really great and interesting episode

[Siely]

Further to Reply#45

It must be the amateur classicist in me but I always associate (city) gates and gateways as being places of tax / tithe payment.

[KGarrad]

Further to Reply#45

It must be the amateur classicist in me but I always associate (city) gates and gateways as being places of tax / tithe payment.

Oh?  And how many times have you paid taxes or tithes at a city gate?
Furthermore, what has this to do with the topic under discussion?

[Siely]

I must admit to being interested in the social and economic history of my FH.  (Seems like the whole world is paying it's dues at the moment)