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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: May 2005 Posts: 153 Send Message	Paul	Report	30 Nov 2007 10:18
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 153 Send Message	I have found an ancestor in an institution and I am wondering how I go about searching institutions on Ancestry, such as workhouses or reformatories? Thanks
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 63,454 Send Message	ErikaH	Report	30 Nov 2007 10:59
	Just search by name, as per usual....... You may find that only initials are listed for inmates, so just enter the surname and birth info Experiment............it's the best way. The site does have a 'help' section........... Reg

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