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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: July 2004 Posts: 6 Send Message	Margaret	Report	15 May 2006 14:24
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 6 Send Message	We have a relative William Morton born 1788, on the 1861 census he is shown as place born at sea, British Subject, where do we start to try and find out further information on this any help would be appreciated. Margaret
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 69 Send Message	Stephen	Report	16 May 2006 07:47
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 69 Send Message	Margeret The 1837online site has a searchable option in different areas for births at sea and for military. Maybe that can help you Cheers Steve

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