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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: November 2006 Posts: 2,677 Send Message	Deb needs a change	Report	7 Feb 2007 10:34
	GG/Grandfather's occupation is Collier. Could someone tell me what this is please?
Member Since: November 2003 Posts: 28,261 Send Message	KathleenBell	Report	7 Feb 2007 10:36
	A collier is a coal mine worker or a coal barge worker. Kath. x
Member Since: November 2006 Posts: 2,677 Send Message	Deb needs a change	Report	7 Feb 2007 10:41
	Oh...of coarse. Makes sense when they were living in a mining town(slapping myself on the forehead). Thanks:)

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