Am I the right Michael Scannell?
This Michael Scannell
☘ My Irish grandfather, who came from a village in County Kerry (and was himself one of twelve), married a “Gypsy woman” (her description) in England. They had a daughter and three sons.
My Italian grandfather, who deserted from the Italian army during the First World War, escaped to England and married a Jewish woman. They had two daughters.
One of my Irish grandfather's sons (my father) married one of my Italian grandfather's daughters (my mother). The extended family which resulted is now further extended into second and third generations from my own—whose members have drawn in other families.
They may be the most interested in this ‘Personal’ section. But it is part of my public website, and I have tried to bear that in mind.
➤ In particular, you may find something to satisfy your curiosity in my own life story.