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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: 1 Send Message	Hazel	Report	16 Mar 2003 01:19
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 1 Send Message	My father was a Willard and his family came from the area around Hastings.A couple of years ago i had an interesting contact from someone trying to track down a James Willard circa 1820's who had, as the family history said, murdered his girlfriend was taken to court, but not convicted.The lady in question was found drowned in Bodium castle moat...which is the village where my father lived when young.We wonder if this James Willard is linked into our family? anyone who see's this and may have some info please get in touch.

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