Just thought I would mention that Fanny is a derivation of the name Frances. Gillian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hilary Rogers" <hilary@genesisproductions.com.au> To: <THEATRE-UK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 6:34 AM Subject: Re: [THEATRE-UK] Gertie Dillon/Winn > Thanks Neal, > I think it's the "Gertie" I need to concentrate on. > Hilary > > Neal Dench wrote: > > >Hi Hilary > > > >I had a look in the 1930 edition of Who's Who in Theatre, but the only > >Dillon in there is Frances Dillon. She appears to have been involved mainly > >in drama, rather than panto and variety (a lot of Shakespeare), and mainly > >in London. If she is a relation, I'd be happy to type out the entry for you, > >but it sounds like she isn't the one. > > > >There's nothing under WINN. > > > >Cheers > > > >-- > >Neal > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Hilary Rogers" <hilary@genesisproductions.com.au> > >To: <THEATRE-UK-L@rootsweb.com> > >Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 12:16 AM > >Subject: Re: [THEATRE-UK] Gertie Dillon/Winn > > > > > > > > > >>Hi. Have joined list. I am searching for my great aunt. The only name i > >>know her as is Gertie Dillon [nee Winn]. Gertie was apparently a > >>principal boy/variety in early 1900's in Leeds. After she retired from > >>the stage she ran a guest house in Hunslet where many notable performers > >>stayed. She is mentioned in Peter O'Toole's biography as Fanny > >>[although no-one is given their rightful name, it seems]. I do not know > >>if she had a stage name. > >> > >>Gertie died in 1940's [possibly]. My mum remembers the West Yorks Post > >>headline "Naomi Jacob flies to Gertrude's side." I haven't yet tracked > >> > >> > >this. > > > > > >>If anyone has any information or leads I would really appreciate you > >> > >> > >reply. > > > > > >>Hilary Rogers > >>Brisbane, Australia > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > >