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1939 Register · Sources · World War II

80th anniversary of The National Register…

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Last year we finished a centenary observation of the end of the First World War, that some termed The War to end all Wars. Sadly, as most are aware, this appellation proved to be a misnomer since this year marks 80 years since the beginning of the Second World War. And today marks 80 years… Continue reading 80th anniversary of The National Register…

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52 Ancestors – seeking Great-aunt Hilda…

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I’m going to fudge a bit with this week’s 52 Ancestors Youngest prompt, and go with the most recent significant document I’ve found, one I’d been search for for about two years. Not only that, it concerns my grandmother, Rosanna’s youngest surviving sister, Hilda. Back in 2016, FindMyPast made the 1939 Register available (with redactions… Continue reading 52 Ancestors – seeking Great-aunt Hilda…