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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: October 2004 Posts: 2 Send Message	Andrew	Report	22 Oct 2004 00:35
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 2 Send Message	As far as I know the Atwill's,spelt the way I have, were originally Tin Miners. When the Tin Mines "dried up" they became coal mine workers. I am looking for a connection between the coal mines round Durham, preferably Houghton-le-Spring and Hetton-le-Hole, and the Tin Mines of Devon,Cornwall to help trace part of my own family tree. I am not really bothered about meeting anyone, but would appreciate any info anyone could give on-line.

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