The following list gives the names of the principal gypsy families in
England, with their characteristics. It was prepared for me by an old,
well-known Romany, of full blood. Those which have (A) appended to them
are known to have representatives in America. For myself, I believe that
gypsies bearing all these names are to be found in both countries. I
would also state that the personal characteristics attributed to certain
families are by no means very strictly applicable, neither do any of them
confine themselves rigidly to any particular part of England. I have
met, for instance, with Bosvilles, Lees, Coopers, Smiths, Bucklands,
etc., in every part of England as well as Wales. I am aware that the
list is imperfect in all respects.