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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: October 2008 Posts: 25 Send Message	Brian	Report	24 Jul 2009 11:46
Member Since: October 2008 Posts: 25 Send Message	is it possible to get old prison records (Durham) I think a few of my relatives could have spent a little time in there
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 791 Send Message	LancsLass	Report	24 Jul 2009 12:27
	Ive asked this before and someone suggested I contact the prison direct and ask if they keep their archives. I have to say I havn't done it as I wanted info on someone inside in 1923 I think it depends how long ago ie. 100 year rule.

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