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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: February 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Martin	Report	27 Feb 2003 17:47
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	A very interesting story about Margaret Vulcan HEDDICK: Born on 29th October 1852 on board British troop ship, "HMS Vulcan" (hence her middle name),in the Bay of Biscay. Her father was accidently shot by his own sentry and later died of his wounds. She was married twice and she had 18 children (17 of whom were born in Army barracks). Her great grand daughter (my wife) carried on her family tradition by marrying a soldier.

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