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We'll add to this page as and when we
come across other sites that we feel may be useful.
To be honest it's not our main priority
but if you come across something you feel may help
others out please send us the link and we'll add it to
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Their service reliability is outstanding,
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Margaret Southgate
(nee Close), one of our contributors, has taken up the
mantle of a "One-Namer" of the Close surname. She would
like anybody who is researching Close ancestors to
provide whatever they can towards her endeavour. Given
that we're a prolific bunch of breeders she's set
herself a mammoth task!
You can find out
more about what Margaret is up to at her
Guild of One-Name Studies profile
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Moses Bowness was a renowned Photographer, Poet, Farmer and
Entrepreneur in the Lake District during the 19th
Century. He knew
John "Poet" Close
well, and photographed him many times during their
association. As a result John published advertisements
for "Bowness's Photographic Rooms" in his many books. In
return Moses bought and sold John's books.
Sue Premru has produced a marvellous little book based on the
life of Moses, including examples of his poetry. There
are many references to John Close in the appendices,
together with excerpts from his books, and a multitude
of pictures and images from the era.
You can find out
more about what Sue is up to at her
Moses Bowness site. |
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Close Genealogy Forums |
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The "Debt of Honour Register" is the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission's
database listing the millions of men and
women of the Commonwealth forces who died
during the two world wars and the 23,000
cemeteries, memorials and other locations
worldwide where they are commemorated. The
register can also be searched for details of
the 67,000 Commonwealth civilians who died
as a result of enemy action in the Second
World War. |
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They are the "Immigrant Ships
Transcribers Guild" aka "ISTG". They were
founded by a small group of people in late
September of 1998. Today, they have over 500
volunteers who work diligently to decipher
and transcribe passenger lists which are
then uploaded to their website. |
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Free Port of New York
Passenger Records Search Here you can also
search the American Immigrant Wall of Honor
lists... and even add a name. |
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