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Thread #71576   Message #1226059
Posted By: The Borchester Echo
15-Jul-04 - 09:44 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Lord Bateman
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Lord Bateman
Yep, thoughThomas Beckett's mother is usually considered to have been French - as Susan/Sofia (etc) sometimes is. Such a shame it cannot be proved - either way. It's a bit like my great uncle who traced our family back to one of William the Conquerer's knights, but only by guesssing at one step.