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Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 362 Send Message	Terence	Report	15 Jul 2003 12:32
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 362 Send Message	I have a couple of leads to one of my ancestors. He was born in Rosedale Abbey. my two possibles say they were born in Lastingham and Blakey which are both in Yorkshire. Could either of these places be close to Rosedale Abbey. Terry
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	15 Jul 2003 14:42
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Hi Terry - have you tried the Genuki site for West Yorkshire - I have found it very useful. Good luck in your searching She
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 3,096 Send Message	Ann L from Darlo	Report	15 Jul 2003 16:20
	Hi Terence yes they are. Blakey ridge and Lastingham are both very close to Rosedale and a beautiful part of the country too. As suggested go on to Genuki to make sure Ann,Darlington
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 362 Send Message	Terence	Report	16 Jul 2003 10:48
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 362 Send Message	Sheila & Ann Thanks for your replies. Problem is that it doesn't narrow down the search. Will try Genuki. Thanks again Terry - Gibraltar