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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.

Profile	Posted by	Options	Post Date
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 248 Send Message	Mick in the Sticks	Report	5 Feb 2009 12:33
	Many thanks Kate
Member Since: January 2005 Posts: 1,990 Send Message	Kate	Report	5 Feb 2009 12:31
	Single Man? I've seen "s.w" before which I think means "single woman".
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 248 Send Message	Mick in the Sticks	Report	5 Feb 2009 12:26
	In a marriage allegation for a minor, (under 21), I found the following entry Robt Pawsey, of Depden, 20 years, s. m. (mother, Ann Pawsey) & Mary Rutter, of same, at same. 03 Feb 1773. Does anyone know what the abbreviation "s. m." stand for? Many Thanks Michael

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