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This Marshall Would be the Mischeivous Ancestor My Grandfather Whispered To Me About, But No Mention of Exile to New Zealand

Posted on February 13, 2014 by johnrubens

William “Billy” Marshall (reputedly born in Ayrshire around 1672 and lasting until 1792) was of gypsy (tinker) stock, who became famous as a boxer- -and a bandit. He became “king” of the tinkers in Galloway and proceeded to terrorize much … Continue reading →

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