How Would You Feel if You Discovered That You Were Related to JACK?

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In a similar vein I just watched this documentary:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...lers_Children/
It's a very moving and startling programme about how the descendants of some of the 3rd Reich's most notorious criminals came to terms with their ancestors past.

People outside the UK may not be able to view the programme, I tried to find another link but failed.

[Cris Malone]

I voted 'upset' because I'd be angry that I didn't find out before someone else (since it was my own kin) and win the Kewpie doll everyone's been after all these years.

[admin tim]

I'd be horrified if I was related to Tim.

Could be, pal. If your mother ever remembers who your father was, out of all those possibilities, give me the name and I'll begin a genealogical search.

[tel]

Hmmmm .... my In-laws are shocking enough already.

[Franco Loco]

Nonchalant. My grandfather on my mother's side owned a speakeasy on the Lower East Side of New York during prohibition and used to entertain us by showing us his knife scars. On my father's side, his great-uncles were members of a certain, ummm, Italian-American fraternal organization.

A serial killer? That would be just the second inning in the Franco family's World Series of Shocking the In-Laws.

[Howard Brown]

I think its a pretty cool thing that no one voted "Horrified" yet...
I'd be horrified if I was related to Tim.

[Chris G.]

Hi Karen
His name was Thomas Henry Scott and he is listed in Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Henry_Scott

It says in the article that he came from Huddersfield. That is not correct. He lived at one time in Huddersfield but he came originally from County Durham.

Regards
Chris

Hi Chris

Why don't you correct the misinformation on Wikipedia about your hangman ancestor? I am editor on Wikipedia and have contributed information on a number of different topics. It looks as if complete genealogical information, i.e., at least birth and death dates, is needed for Thomas Henry Scott. You could do the world a service. You might also have some useful input to make on Scott's character and achievements.

Best regards

Chris George

[Chris Scott]

You could say that Phillip!
I wonder if it runs in the genes

The very idea! What are you implying?

Sounds as if he was a bit of a lad.

You could say that Phillip!
I wonder if it runs in the genes

[Phillip Walton]

Hi Karen
His name was Thomas Henry Scott and he is listed in Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Henry_Scott

It says in the article that he came from Huddersfield. That is not correct. He lived at one time in Huddersfield but he came originally from County Durham.

Regards
Chris

Sounds as if he was a bit of a lad.

Thanks for the link, Chris, I've just read it.
That's really interesting

[Chris Scott]

Chris Scott

Ooh, what was your ancestor's name?
Did he hang anyone well known?

Hi Karen
His name was Thomas Henry Scott and he is listed in Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Henry_Scott

It says in the article that he came from Huddersfield. That is not correct. He lived at one time in Huddersfield but he came originally from County Durham.

Regards
Chris

Chris Scott

Ooh, what was your ancestor's name?
Did he hang anyone well known?


I voted 'curious' because I would want to know everything I could about him or her and why they did it.
I may also feel a bit excited about it
I certainly wouldn't be worried about any rogue genes being passed down.

[Chris Scott]

I voted for "Nonchalant" as no one can rewrite history and I do not believe that the sins of the fathers are laid upon their sons!
It would sort of balance things out a bit though, as my great great uncle (on my father's side) was a hangman!
Chris

[Dave James]

I agree with Stan.

Plus, it would probably get me a few pints at my local