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Liesele

Liesele Report 28 Oct 2006 22:11

Thanks OC. That would make sense. Liesele

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 28 Oct 2006 21:58

Think I would probably put Newchurch, Rawtenstall. OC

Liesele

Liesele Report 28 Oct 2006 20:22

I have an ancestor who was born Newchurch in Lancs. This town's name has now changed to Rawtenstall and am looking for advice on how I would enter this on tree. Do I enter the old or new name. Any suggestions?. Thanks in advance. Liesele