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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: March 2006 Posts: 185 Send Message	lollybasher	Report	31 Aug 2015 20:56
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 185 Send Message	I think Gansies were worn by seamen in many places. I come from Tyneside, My father went to sea, he had a Gansey, I can't recall what it was waterproofed with but I loved the smell. It weighed a ton. I think if you were in the water wearing one it would drag you down. :-\| :-\| :-\| :-\|

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