Famous Relatives

Anyone have any famous relatives they know of?

I found out yesterday that Eddie Thomas, Welsh boxer from Merthyr who won european welterweight title, is my 3rd cousin

You might have seen a statue of him in Merthyr: http://www.aberdareblog.co.uk/wp-conten ... thyr-1.jpg

Can't believe it, wish I had a chance to meet him!

No one that famous...

My mums cousin was married to a footballer from Cyprus who played for Wrexham... can't remember the name..

Uncle has played for Wales in zee rugby and captained the Wales B team


Thats it

Anyone have any famous relatives they know of?

I found out yesterday that Eddie Thomas, Welsh boxer from Merthyr who won european welterweight title, is my 3rd cousin

You might have seen a statue of him in Merthyr: http://www.aberdareblog.co.uk/wp-conten ... thyr-1.jpg

Can't believe it, wish I had a chance to meet him!

Prove it. That is all

Anyone have any famous relatives they know of?

I found out yesterday that Eddie Thomas, Welsh boxer from Merthyr who won european welterweight title, is my 3rd cousin

You might have seen a statue of him in Merthyr: http://www.aberdareblog.co.uk/wp-conten ... thyr-1.jpg

Can't believe it, wish I had a chance to meet him!

Prove it. That is all

Okay.. I'll get my grandmother who told me to sign up on this forum and to tell you..?

Anyone have any famous relatives they know of?

I found out yesterday that Eddie Thomas, Welsh boxer from Merthyr who won european welterweight title, is my 3rd cousin

You might have seen a statue of him in Merthyr: http://www.aberdareblog.co.uk/wp-conten ... thyr-1.jpg

Can't believe it, wish I had a chance to meet him!

Prove it. That is all

Okay.. I'll get my grandmother who told me to sign up on this forum and to tell you..?

Cheers. Make sure she goes on the introduction thread first mind..

burt millichip, ex chairman of the FA

1 of my Mother's Uncles played football for Portsmouth and Wales back in the 1950's ............... not sure of his 1st name but his surname is Cook !

My Second Cousin rode in the 1973 Grand National, leading Red Rum at one stage...

...before the obilitary fall

1 of my Mother's Uncles played football for Portsmouth and Wales back in the 1950's ............... not sure of his 1st name but his surname is Cook !

That must be Frederick [fred] Cook, born Aberdare 1902, died Leicester 1966. A favorite at fratton park, he played for Pompey for seven seasons. He was dubbed 'little Cookie' by Pompey fans & was judged the best player in the 1929 FA cup final v Bolton.
He won eight caps for Wales, [1925-1932]. During the WW2 he served in the RAF as a p.t. instructer.

Baker, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a third cousin! That alone has made this thread worthwhile because I have learnt something new!

Baker, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a third cousin! That alone has made this thread worthwhile because I have learnt something new!

Course there is!

That means he was my great grandmother's cousin
All of our family is close though, my grandmother says that when I was a toddler (2) in 1994 I went to visit Eddie who was mayor of Merthyr at this time, 3 years before his death. Obviously I can't remember, just gutted I couldn't have met him later on in my life!

1 of my Mother's Uncles played football for Portsmouth and Wales back in the 1950's ............... not sure of his 1st name but his surname is Cook !

That must be Frederick [fred] Cook, born Aberdare 1902, died Leicester 1966. A favorite at fratton park, he played for Pompey for seven seasons. He was dubbed 'little Cookie' by Pompey fans & was judged the best player in the 1929 FA cup final v Bolton.
He won eight caps for Wales, [1925-1932]. During the WW2 he served in the RAF as a p.t. instructer.

thats the very man yeah , didnt think it was that long ago tho . Maybe he was my Gran's uncle then rather than my Mam's ?

Billy Liar is my Dad

Johnathon Owen (the cardiff fan) is my dads cousin

Baker, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a third cousin! That alone has made this thread worthwhile because I have learnt something new!

Course there is!

That means he was my great grandmother's cousin
All of our family is close though, my grandmother says that when I was a toddler (2) in 1994 I went to visit Eddie who was mayor of Merthyr at this time, 3 years before his death. Obviously I can't remember, just gutted I couldn't have met him later on in my life!

Has your Grandmother signed up yet ?

my grand father played for pontypool utd for years, also played the all blacks.