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chaney999
23-06-2009, 09:21 AM
Does anyone know how I can establish whether an area in Hull was a gyspy encampment.

I have my g g aunt & uncle - brittannia boss marrying william wilson in 1848.

The marriage certificate clearly states both of them were living in New George Street, with no particular number.

Her father - Riley Boss (whom I already have gone far back on the boss/boswell sid) was a horse dealer.

His father was James Wilson occupation - Hawker.


Brittannia died in 1849 so I am struggling to find william after the date of marriage.

I am wondering if the area of New George Street was a gypsy encampment.


Again William Wilsons brother George Wilson married Brittannias Sister Deliah Wilhemina Boss but I am unable to trace a marriage. Was it common between the travellers on occasion for them NOT to officially marry.