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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 2005 Posts: 6 Send Message	Stephen	Report	11 Oct 2006 21:27
Member Since: July 2005 Posts: 6 Send Message	Hi. My Great Grandfather was called Reginald Beer, and his father was called William Beer. Reginald was born in 1888/89. Lived in Plymouth. I know all this info from his marriage certificate (1917). However, he does not exist on the 1901 or 1891 censuses via Ancestry.co.uk, but there is a Reginald whose father is called Joseph. It is weird as I have searched for both William and Reginald on the censuses and there is no match. Could it be William changed his name for the wedding certificate? If so, why? Where can I go from here? Any help appreciated. Thanks!

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