I am sure that the artist Émile Vernon and I must be related somewhere along the line! My father’s side of the family came over with William the Conqueror from a place called Vernon in France. I’m doing research on my family tree so I’ll let you know!
Source: Émile Vernon (1872-1919) – Art Bacchant
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You have some interesting and distinguished relatives. Let’s hope that Emile turns out to be another one!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I think I can assume that we all came down from the same French Vernon root, whether in France or by going to England but it might take a great deal of effort to work out the exact connection! x
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Beautiful picture. I hope you find that family connection to the artist. Keep us up to date with the family tree progress.
xxx Humongous Hugs xxx
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I’m pleased you like it, David. I thought she would brighten everyone’s Friday, even if the weather didn’t! Hugs galore. xxx
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It’s a lovely painting. Look forward to hearing more about your family research.
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It is rather, isn’t it. I need a replacement of brain cells at the moment to get to grips with it all!
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It is beautiful and I know you have interesting connections. I hope to hear more about it!
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I’m at the stage where I’m getting much more confused than clearer about all those forebears! I do hope to write about more of them on First Night History. But when?!
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William was a descendent of Vikings.
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I’m not quite sure what you’re trying to say, Brenda.
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Perhaps your relative was, too. From what I’ve read, they came from a place that was settled by Vikings.
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I thought that was probably what you meant but I didn’t want to assume! From the little research I’ve done this afternoon, it looks as if the whole of Normandy was settled by Vikings so you’re absolutely right.
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Sorry to be ambiguous. I was in a hurry to get out to a family wedding. Now my whole family of five is crammed into a hotel room. So I’d better stop typing and let them sleep. 🙂 Family legend has it that we are descended from William the Conquerer, but my grandmother’s joy was diminished when I told her that he was called William the Bastard, first. I’ve always taken an interest in stories about that region since I heard the legend. Cheers.
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Your poor grandmother! I’ve always loved it that he was once a Bastard. Enjoy the wedding!
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He must have been quite a man to rise as he did, to gather an army and lead them.
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That would be cool. Genealogy is great fun, especially when we can make such great connections.
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It is, Diana, but it’s very time-consuming!
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Aha! If true, this may be partly where your creativity and artistry comes from. I shall not surprised if that is the case.
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