Once a king always a King. Once a knight is enough for any man.

He married Isabel, Countess of Pembroke in 1189 and under the practice of the time adopted her title. In 1199 he was created Earl of Pembroke in his own right.

He had estates in England, Wales and Ireland and founded a number of religious houses in those three countries. 

I did not know that.  There must be to this day descendants of William's running amok in England then!

When you really think about it Shula there are probably descendants of William's to this day also running amok in the States. Probably in the Virginia's for sure. lol

Have you taken the DNA test yet from Ancestry.com. You may find that you come from Royalty way back and are entitled to property or at least a Castle in the old country. Doesn't hurt to dream, does it and you just never know until you take the swab test.

I was thinking of taking it but then I thought to myself I don't need a wack of kids showing up at my front door calling me Daddy at my age.

My sister had a DNA kit for her birthday, her results are obviously be the same as they would for me. Rather disappointingly we turned out to be 95% British Isles ancestry with only a tiny amount indicating ancestry from wider Europe, and that several hundred years ago. I was hoping for something a little more cosmopolitan.

The results are very generalized, they won't give you any specific ancestors just vague regional origins. It would be more useful for you over there, yours will all show strong connections to Europe. 

Be honest.  You're just afraid you're related to The Donald.

If I was, do you ever thing I would tell you guys I was. I would cut out my own tongue first.

It's Memorial Day today in the States.  It's not like you can wish Americans a Happy or Merry Memorial Day so what do you say to them other that have a peaceful and loving day of remembrance.  

 So I think I'm pretty well bred, which is why I think Shule's wants children from me.

No Major, you disqualified yourself by mentioning you have Paddy in you. Shame the you missed out on being perfect and well breed like most of us here. Better luck in your next life. lol

Rather disappointingly we turned out to be 95% British Isles ancestry with only a tiny amount indicating ancestry from wider Europe, and that several hundred years ago. That means that you and your sister could also have Scottish blood running through your veins then like I told you, right. Don't worry about that other 5% being European because the test results could have come placing you ancestors from Africa which would be harder to explain. About the matches with other people. You won't get that until someone else takes the test and is carrying the same DNA line as you and your sister are. That's how it's being picked up at Ancestry.com because you DNA matches with someone else's. The more people taking the test, the more chances of a hit.

You're right Pete, screwed up badly there eh? I mean, what sane Englishman would admit to having some bog trotter in the genes? Mind you, you can tell by my posts that we've managed to breed the spudmuncher out. I don't know Art. Sometimes it's hard to tell eh! lol

I don't know Art. Sometimes it's hard to tell eh! lol

Oooo you're a mean man Pete. You realise of course, this means warrrr! Don't know why your complaining. Imagine how poor Mark must feel telling him he probably has Scottish in him.

Big brother puts all this DNA stuff in a file so you may wind up a person of interest in some cold case. Watch out with your spit tests. Your right Tommy and that's how they caught the Golden State dude.

Spud is a pretty common name for potatoes in North America and I'm pretty sure it would be in the States, especially in Idaho. We call Prince Edward Island Spud Islander and people from there Spud Islanders. You can tell Shula makes the Bear do all the shopping can't you. lol

Going to have to send him that Husband Abuse line number I see.