Thread: Gipsy Rose Lee

Shan · 26-06-2006, 08:08 PM

Well i reckon we all have a Gipsy Rose Lee in our family, or if not , we want one.
Well far be it from me to say, Yes i got the one

My Stepmum is the grandaughter of the Gypsy Rose Lee.

What has always baffled me is the fact that is not her true name.

My dad Is married To The grand Daughter of Gypsy Rose Lee,
He wears the wedding ring round his neck of her sister. Florence

I should be telling this in my Biography

My Stepmum travelled the country with her Grandma, up and down the roads .
If you look at the census, from the time Alice Coe was born the family were in a different place .

Well i gotta stop there
My Story goes pair Shaped else
Got loads to tell

nanna · 27-06-2006, 12:11 AM

Don't take too long with the next instalment Shan,

petal · 27-06-2006, 02:42 PM

Trust you to have famous person Shan.....................lol Got no-one like that in my lot...............only Charles Coleman who was a pedlar/hawker which probably meant rag and bone man....................lol
Still, you never know...........................

Sandra · 08-08-2006, 04:20 PM

Hello Shan

I've got Gypsy Rose Lee's too, 9 infact, although 3 are Rosetta Lee's!

My claim to fame is, my 1st cousin, 4 times removed was Royalty.

Her name was Urania Lee, her parents were Abraham Lee (my ggg-greatuncle) and Mary Smith. Mary was also known as Dark Sarah, Queen of the Devils Dyke.

When Sarah died, the title went to her eldest child Urania Lee 06/06/1851-28/04/1933. Urania was married to Levi Boswell. There is a lot of infomation on the internet about her. I even managed to download a short film of her funeral from the Pathe site. She died and was buried in Farnbrough, Kent. Her funeral was huge, estimates say over 15,000 people attended, although I think that is a bit of an exaggeration. I do know that my Nan went, and so did Mum's cousin, who will be 90 next month, and can remember it well.

In various writings about her, people called her 'Gypsy Rose Lee' as she was a fortune teller. She fortold the death of the King, and the exact day and time of her own death.

Sandra

ps, Shan, It's been hot here in Aldershot today, what was the weather like in Ash? lol

Mr Rivers · 03-09-2006, 11:26 PM

Hello. My Gt, Gt, Grandfather (Joseph RICHARDS) married a Mary ANN LEE in around 1867. They clearly moved around a lot and it's difficult to find the marriage records (despite 10 years of looking).

The reason for writing, is that I today found out that Mary Ann LEE was a gypsy. I also found out that her daughter (Sarah LEE) was a renowned fortune teller in York. She married a chap called 'Eli' Boswell.

After reading your post, and the mention of gyspys, and LEE, the names Mary and Sarah, and a marriage to a 'Levi' Boswell, I wondered if we might be linked in some way?? Could you tell me more, or perhaps provide other names of siblings and geography? I find it all very interesting.

Sandra · 04-09-2006, 07:43 AM

My Lee's were all from Kent and Essex (East London), my lot didn't actually travel north.

Lee and Boswell are a couple of the most common gypsy names, there are various sites that maybe able to help you more. The main one is The Romany and Traveller family history society, I have been a member for several years and have found a few 'cousins' thought them.

Good luck with all your research.

Sandra

Mr Rivers · 04-09-2006, 11:55 AM

Thanks very much indeed. Lots to go on - I think I will enjoy learning about my gypsy roots. Best Regards, Curtis.

Tamsin · 24-09-2006, 09:40 PM

Hi there, I understand that there may be a Gypsy Rose Lee in my family and would appreciate any help in tracing her ancestry.

My Mum has told me that her mother's grandmother or great grandmother may have been the original Gypsy Rose Lee. My mother and her family are originally from London and I understand that a branch of the family is from Kent. My great great grandmother married a Lee but we have been unable to trace any further back on the Lee side of the family.

I would be grateful for any help to try and trace this side of my family, particulary from anyone with the name Wilson who may have similar links (a long shot, I know!), or of the names Nash, Nott, Wendon or Baker (the married names of some of my great-aunts).

Thanks in anticipation

Tamsin

kellyrose · 03-03-2007, 01:19 PM

hi i have recently found out that my grandada alfie lee/lambert was the grandson of the original gypsy rose lee my grt nan was known as ann lee but her real name was mary lee doeas anyone have any info she married a charles lambert my grandad was on the 22nd of april 1913 i was told he was very close to rose and was told his lifes story before she died to this day i believe all her predictions came true get in touch if you know any thing kellyhoward82@yahoo.co.uk kushti bokt penner kelly x

Sandra · 03-03-2007, 03:55 PM

Have sent you a private message Kelly.

Sandra

26-06-2006, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shan Super Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,749 Total Awards: 1	Gipsy Rose Lee Well i reckon we all have a Gipsy Rose Lee in our family, or if not , we want one. Well far be it from me to say, Yes i got the one My Stepmum is the grandaughter of the Gypsy Rose Lee. What has always baffled me is the fact that is not her true name. My dad Is married To The grand Daughter of Gypsy Rose Lee, He wears the wedding ring round his neck of her sister. Florence I should be telling this in my Biography My Stepmum travelled the country with her Grandma, up and down the roads . If you look at the census, from the time Alice Coe was born the family were in a different place . Well i gotta stop there My Story goes pair Shaped else Got loads to tell
	Shan *Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life* The UK's No 1 For Genealogy & Family History. Top Tip: Use the forum search page to find surnames!!.

27-06-2006, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
nanna Ancestry Aid Staff Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Liverpool, Merseyside.U.K Posts: 11,414 Total Awards: 3	Re: Gipsy Rose Lee Don't take too long with the next instalment Shan,
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27-06-2006, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
petal Super Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Horncastle, Lincolnshire Posts: 8,430 Total Awards: 3	Re: Gipsy Rose Lee Trust you to have famous person Shan.....................lol Got no-one like that in my lot...............only Charles Coleman who was a pedlar/hawker which probably meant rag and bone man....................lol Still, you never know...........................
	(AKA Mary) How beautiful it is to do nothing and rest afterwards...

08-08-2006, 04:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sandra New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aldershot, Hants Posts: 20	Re: Gipsy Rose Lee Hello Shan I've got Gypsy Rose Lee's too, 9 infact, although 3 are Rosetta Lee's! My claim to fame is, my 1st cousin, 4 times removed was Royalty. Her name was Urania Lee, her parents were Abraham Lee (my ggg-greatuncle) and Mary Smith. Mary was also known as Dark Sarah, Queen of the Devils Dyke. When Sarah died, the title went to her eldest child Urania Lee 06/06/1851-28/04/1933. Urania was married to Levi Boswell. There is a lot of infomation on the internet about her. I even managed to download a short film of her funeral from the Pathe site. She died and was buried in Farnbrough, Kent. Her funeral was huge, estimates say over 15,000 people attended, although I think that is a bit of an exaggeration. I do know that my Nan went, and so did Mum's cousin, who will be 90 next month, and can remember it well. In various writings about her, people called her 'Gypsy Rose Lee' as she was a fortune teller. She fortold the death of the King, and the exact day and time of her own death. Sandra ps, Shan, It's been hot here in Aldershot today, what was the weather like in Ash? lol

03-09-2006, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr Rivers New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Gipsy Rose Lee Hello. My Gt, Gt, Grandfather (Joseph RICHARDS) married a Mary ANN LEE in around 1867. They clearly moved around a lot and it's difficult to find the marriage records (despite 10 years of looking). The reason for writing, is that I today found out that Mary Ann LEE was a gypsy. I also found out that her daughter (Sarah LEE) was a renowned fortune teller in York. She married a chap called 'Eli' Boswell. After reading your post, and the mention of gyspys, and LEE, the names Mary and Sarah, and a marriage to a 'Levi' Boswell, I wondered if we might be linked in some way?? Could you tell me more, or perhaps provide other names of siblings and geography? I find it all very interesting.
Mr Rivers New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2

04-09-2006, 07:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sandra New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aldershot, Hants Posts: 20	Re: Gipsy Rose Lee My Lee's were all from Kent and Essex (East London), my lot didn't actually travel north. Lee and Boswell are a couple of the most common gypsy names, there are various sites that maybe able to help you more. The main one is The Romany and Traveller family history society, I have been a member for several years and have found a few 'cousins' thought them. Good luck with all your research. Sandra Last edited by Starlight; 01-08-2007 at 04:57 PM. Reason: Links moved to Links and tips forum

04-09-2006, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mr Rivers New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Gipsy Rose Lee Thanks very much indeed. Lots to go on - I think I will enjoy learning about my gypsy roots. Best Regards, Curtis.
Mr Rivers New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2

24-09-2006, 09:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tamsin New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1	Re: Gypsy Rose Lee Hi there, I understand that there may be a Gypsy Rose Lee in my family and would appreciate any help in tracing her ancestry. My Mum has told me that her mother's grandmother or great grandmother may have been the original Gypsy Rose Lee. My mother and her family are originally from London and I understand that a branch of the family is from Kent. My great great grandmother married a Lee but we have been unable to trace any further back on the Lee side of the family. I would be grateful for any help to try and trace this side of my family, particulary from anyone with the name Wilson who may have similar links (a long shot, I know!), or of the names Nash, Nott, Wendon or Baker (the married names of some of my great-aunts). Thanks in anticipation Tamsin

03-03-2007, 01:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
kellyrose New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: nottingham Posts: 3	Re: Gipsy Rose Lee hi i have recently found out that my grandada alfie lee/lambert was the grandson of the original gypsy rose lee my grt nan was known as ann lee but her real name was mary lee doeas anyone have any info she married a charles lambert my grandad was on the 22nd of april 1913 i was told he was very close to rose and was told his lifes story before she died to this day i believe all her predictions came true get in touch if you know any thing kellyhoward82@yahoo.co.uk kushti bokt penner kelly x Last edited by kellyrose; 12-03-2007 at 02:51 PM. Reason: not my quote

03-03-2007, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sandra New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aldershot, Hants Posts: 20	Re: Gipsy Rose Lee Have sent you a private message Kelly. Sandra