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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: April 2003 Posts: 501 Send Message	Heather	Report	14 May 2003 21:42
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 501 Send Message	Dawn - do you mean where do you start researching? start with the family closest to you - take copies of birth\marriage\death certificates - ask the older members of the family to recall their childhood memories of various relatives and the places in which they lived, you will be surprised at how quickly the initial tree will grow - any old diaries or photos lurking around will be helpful (or address books) hope this is of some help Heather Bournemouth Dorset

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