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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: November 2004 Posts: 2 Send Message	Lorna	Report	1 Mar 2005 20:36
Member Since: November 2004 Posts: 2 Send Message	In 1824 my Great grandfatherx3, Stephen/Steven Roberts applied to become a citizen of the Cape Colony, South Africa. He gave his place of origin as Walton-on-the Naze, Essex. He had left England working as a carpenter on board HMS Sprey. He left the ship in 1816, presumably in Cape Town. He then married and had six children there. I have no other information about him. Is anyone else missing a Stephen/Steven who might fit this picture?

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