Huge Family Tree 28 Years in the Making


	Huge Family Tree 28 Years in the Making

ramsesemerson

7-14-2008 2:15 PM

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genealogy, britan, uk, history

ramsesemerson says:

Actually, in my experience the paper trail is MUCH more reliable and easier to use, if you have the resources to follow it where it takes you.

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7-14-2008 2:54 PM

carrerinyes

Wow!

7-16-2008 1:37 PM

meancookie89

whoa i wonder who im related to?

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