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You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
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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: 99 Send Message	Michelle	Report	13 Oct 2004 19:29
	I have found an ancestor on the 1881 census and under occupation it has "Master Baker and Grocer, Local F M Preacher Employing 1 Man". The first half is obviously self explanatory, but what is a Local F M Preacher?!
Member Since: September 2003 Posts: 1,344 Send Message	Anne	Report	13 Oct 2004 19:32
	Free Methodist?? Just a guess Anne
Member Since: September 2004 Posts: 99 Send Message	Michelle	Report	13 Oct 2004 19:51
	That sounds likely, thanks. I did think the M could stand for Methodist.

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