Hi, just joined this forum ). Wondered if anyone has any links with the following families:
PANNELL, NEWLAND, PROUDLEY
My great-grandmother was Jane Pannell, her parents, James Pannell and Fanny (Frances) Newland: James was born in Horsham, Surrey, and Fanny in Ewhurst, Sussex, both around 1840 (WE THINK!). On some of their childrens' birth certificates, Fanny gives her maiden name as Newland, Proudley, and on one, as 'Gollather'. James Pannell was a hawker and basketmaker. The family travelled around Surrey, Sussex and Kent (where they would work as hop pickers) and their children were born across these counties.
When Jane Pannell married my g-grandfather (who was in the navy/coastguard), the Romany link seemed to disappear, and I think the family hoped to hide these roots.
Would be great if anyone had any links or info on this family. 
Many thanks
Clara |