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Found in: Vietnam Veterans Memorial » Chet Eugene McPheters

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Patrick, W. A.

Found in: Confederate Citizens File » Page 2

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nancy buie, 50, 1860 Tenn

Found in: Census - US Federal 1860 » Buie, Nancy

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Is this the same Richard Alley?

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Preston M Shigley -- South Lyon, Michigan Father - Justin J Shigley - Grand Father Joseph E Shigley, Jr - Grand Grand Father Joseph E Shigley ...more

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