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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: January 2004 Posts: 52 Send Message	Theresa	Report	10 Feb 2004 15:35
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 52 Send Message	I am looking for any info on a Thomas Ball, occ: coal miner? He had five children, Robert Ball, b 29 oct 1910, Arthur Ball, b?, Thomas? (unsure if this is his name)Ball, Rhoda Ball and Hilda Carr nee Ball. As far as i know they lived in and around Ashington, Northumberland or somewhere in Durham close to border. Robert Ball (my grandfather) was also a coal miner then joined the airforce in WWII as ground crew. Thomas Ball died from blacklung (coal miners condition) and I dont have any idea what his wifes name was. Any info would be most appreciated.

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