April 2013
Our London Overseer Returns, 1863-1894, are essentially Victorian electoral records. They can tell you where your ancestors were living at a particular time, and help you track their movements through the years.
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April 2013
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March 2013
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March 2013
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You’ll find several generations of many south-west families. If you’re lucky, you’ll also uncover addresses, occupations and even parents’ names.
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