Re: Lookup Request - James DUNN
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:44 pm
Ive been out of touch with this forum for the past few months but thanks for the replies. I hadnt heard of Theophilus as the Dudley Devil and as he is my direct ancestor this is extremely interesting!!! Does anyone know how I can find out more about how he got this curious nickname and his exploits? From google searching the Dudley Devil I came across a forum post on rootsweb where Theophilus was consulted by a neighbour about how he could get rid of his useless wife. Theophilus advised him of a biblical custom through which he could sell his wife as a possession. so the neighbour tied his wife up like livestock and sold her at market!! It is a little disconcerting that I am decendent from someone who would recommend such a thing but very curious all the same.