Hi to all the Gaddes' out there!
I'm pretty sure that my g-g-g-grandfarther William Gaddes (1832-1902)was the first Gaddes in Australia, his father's name was Richard (1790-1862)and he was a blacksmith in Newcastle, England, but I don't think they were originally from there. I think there were originally from the Cumberland, in Longtown?? area.
Anyway i have his whole history from when he left Newcastle and then in Australia right down to me.
Just want to know if anyone in UK knows anything about his dad and mother (Christina Sinclair d. 1841) and if he had any brothers and sisters, grandparents etc.
I know that he never saw his parents or any family after he left Newcastle.
He also married Jane Mackay (1840-1931) they also had about 8-10 kids, Robert is the 4 or 5 kid and thats my g-g-grandfather.
Please someone reply..lol
Oh and don't you all get tired of Gaddes being pronounced as Gaddeees or Gaddiis!!!