Post by elenoire on Aug 2, 2018 10:11:33 GMT -5
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Woman finds out she's related to Gerard Butler after discovering old family photo
A woman on the search for her Buddie relatives is seeing stars after learning that she is related to one of Hollywood's biggest actors.
Gillian Dean, 64, from Sussex never knew her Paisley relatives.
But thanks to a campaign in the Paisley Daily Express she's uncovered that she is actually related to world famous Paisley actor Gerard Butler.
Gillian, whose maiden name is Flood, began to investigate her Paisley heritage after she came across a touching photograph of her long-lost family.
She told the Express: “It all started when I began researching my father’s side of the family.
“He was only 50 when he died so there were so many things I didn’t have a chance to ask him about his family and our history.”
Gillian’s father, James Seamus Flood, was born in County Wicklow on the east of Ireland and then moved to the west coast of Scotland in 1941 at the age of 20.
Records show he worked during that time as a joiner in Glasgow before he was called up to the Royal Navy.
Gillian’s research then suggests he spent some time with family in Paisley.
Through her research, Gillian has managed to trace the story of her Irish ancestors, her father’s connection to Paisley and the length of time he stayed was unknown to Gillian.
Gillian hoped that the new photograph, that shows her father posing at a family christening in Paisley, would prove to be the missing piece of the puzzle.
She said: “It would be nice to know how the Wicklow Floods fit into Scotland Floods.
“A Margaret Pratt née Flood gave me the names on the photo but I cannot find any information on anyone.
“My father is in the photo holding one of the twins, Edward and Catherine, and the little fellow is Jim Flood.
“Parents of the three little ones are Edie and Winnie Flood.
“I remember him saying he stayed with Eddie and Winnie when he came over from Wicklow.”
Gillian hoped that by sharing the photograph, she will be able to jog the memories of Buddies who have ties to the Flood family.
She said: “Dad loved all things Scottish.
“If I can add anyone to my family tree I would be very grateful.
“Any information will be very welcome.”
But Gillian got more than she bargained for when news about the Flood family connections came pouring in.
Several reader of the paper confirmed that the Flood photograph actual contains a rare snap of Gerard Butler's mum and grandmother.
May Hanton, who's maiden name is Flood can be seen in the back row of the photograph cradling a young Margaret Hanton.
Wee Margaret would grow up to marry Edward Butler and gave birth to Gerard James Butler in 1969.
Folks will remember Gerard from films like Tomb Raider 2, Phantom of the Opera and P.S I Love You opposite Hillary Swank.
Also in the picture is little Edward 'Eddie' Flood, now 78, who was shocked to find an unseen photo of the family in the paper.
He said: "I've never seen that photograph before, it was a wonderful surprise. My brother and sister, my parents, my grandparents - they are all there. It's lovely."
Eddie has been given Gillian's contact details and hopes to share fond memories of Paisley and the Flood with his long lost relatives.
We wonder if Gerard might join in over Skype from Hollywood? You never know.
Families ties: Gran May Hanton can be spotted in the back row holding Gerard's mum Margaret.
Woman finds out she's related to Gerard Butler after discovering old family photo
A woman on the search for her Buddie relatives is seeing stars after learning that she is related to one of Hollywood's biggest actors.
Gillian Dean, 64, from Sussex never knew her Paisley relatives.
But thanks to a campaign in the Paisley Daily Express she's uncovered that she is actually related to world famous Paisley actor Gerard Butler.
Gillian, whose maiden name is Flood, began to investigate her Paisley heritage after she came across a touching photograph of her long-lost family.
She told the Express: “It all started when I began researching my father’s side of the family.
“He was only 50 when he died so there were so many things I didn’t have a chance to ask him about his family and our history.”
Gillian’s father, James Seamus Flood, was born in County Wicklow on the east of Ireland and then moved to the west coast of Scotland in 1941 at the age of 20.
Records show he worked during that time as a joiner in Glasgow before he was called up to the Royal Navy.
Gillian’s research then suggests he spent some time with family in Paisley.
Through her research, Gillian has managed to trace the story of her Irish ancestors, her father’s connection to Paisley and the length of time he stayed was unknown to Gillian.
Gillian hoped that the new photograph, that shows her father posing at a family christening in Paisley, would prove to be the missing piece of the puzzle.
She said: “It would be nice to know how the Wicklow Floods fit into Scotland Floods.
“A Margaret Pratt née Flood gave me the names on the photo but I cannot find any information on anyone.
“My father is in the photo holding one of the twins, Edward and Catherine, and the little fellow is Jim Flood.
“Parents of the three little ones are Edie and Winnie Flood.
“I remember him saying he stayed with Eddie and Winnie when he came over from Wicklow.”
Gillian hoped that by sharing the photograph, she will be able to jog the memories of Buddies who have ties to the Flood family.
She said: “Dad loved all things Scottish.
“If I can add anyone to my family tree I would be very grateful.
“Any information will be very welcome.”
But Gillian got more than she bargained for when news about the Flood family connections came pouring in.
Several reader of the paper confirmed that the Flood photograph actual contains a rare snap of Gerard Butler's mum and grandmother.
May Hanton, who's maiden name is Flood can be seen in the back row of the photograph cradling a young Margaret Hanton.
Wee Margaret would grow up to marry Edward Butler and gave birth to Gerard James Butler in 1969.
Folks will remember Gerard from films like Tomb Raider 2, Phantom of the Opera and P.S I Love You opposite Hillary Swank.
Also in the picture is little Edward 'Eddie' Flood, now 78, who was shocked to find an unseen photo of the family in the paper.
He said: "I've never seen that photograph before, it was a wonderful surprise. My brother and sister, my parents, my grandparents - they are all there. It's lovely."
Eddie has been given Gillian's contact details and hopes to share fond memories of Paisley and the Flood with his long lost relatives.
We wonder if Gerard might join in over Skype from Hollywood? You never know.
Families ties: Gran May Hanton can be spotted in the back row holding Gerard's mum Margaret.
