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You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
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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: November 2005 Posts: 188 Send Message	Sarah	Report	3 May 2006 17:29
	Hello Just wondering if anyone can confirm teh following. Have a rellie coming up in the navy in 1871 as ORDY - does this mean ordinary yeoman? can't think how I know/think this, but is it right? if so what kind of duties did they have etc? If I'm wrong what else could it be? Thanks! Sarah
Member Since: September 2004 Posts: 9,872 Send Message	Merry	Report	3 May 2006 17:32
	Ordinary seaman.....the lowest level, I think.....next comes able bodied seaman. Merry

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