1810 … Thomas Hurtley was born in Gargrave, Yorkshire to parents Thomas Hurtley and Hannah Braidley. He is my 2x great grand uncle.
1864 … Philip Snowden was born in Cowling, West Yorkshire to parents John Snowden and Martha Nelson. He is the 2nd cousin 1x removed of the wife of my 2nd great grand uncle.
1879 … Arthur Dawson was born in Steeton with Eastburn in West Yorkshire. His parents were John and Elizabeth Dawson. He is my 1st cousin 2x removed.
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