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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1,436 Send Message	Laurie	Report	15 Aug 2003 22:15
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1,436 Send Message	Hi can any one tell me what a workhouse is? Thanks Laurie
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 996 Send Message	Keith	Report	15 Aug 2003 22:21
	Hi. Most Parishes had a workhouse where destitute poor people were sent, the old infirm etc. Also doubled as hospital for the poor. Suggest you look up on the Internet using a search engine for a fuller account. Good hunting. Keith ps Well done Lynda, tks
	Researching: Fletcher May Allison Ashcroft Moore

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