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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: September 2004 Posts: 11 Send Message	Elizabeth	Report	18 Sep 2004 14:10
	my fathers family orginate from the wirral, one of his ancestors was Captain William Sherwen of New Ferry 1824-1892. He had his own tall ship he took to the Americas were he was jailed for treason and his ship was inpounded. My fathers father was a watchmaker in Liverpool he had 2 sisters Amy and Margaret and one brother John who emigrated to mine opals in Australia. There is some connection with an australian biscuit firm but not sure what. If any of this rings a bell you may be related to me!

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