Born 2 April 1939 at 72 Paulet Road, Manor Estate Sheffield, Yorkshire West Riding, UK. Father died in 1945 and my mothr subsequently moved us to 23 Medlock Road, Handsworth, Sheffield. Attended primary school at Handsworth then secondary education in Sheffield. Apprenticed as mining surveyor to the National Coal Board at age 17. Studies at both Rotherham and Chesterfield Technical Colleges. 3 January 1961 joined the City of Sheffield Police as a Constable at 'C' Division, Attercliffe. 30 December 1966 emigrated to Ontario, Canada. Settled in the City of Niagara Falls where I joined the Niagara Falls Police Department (integrated into Niagara Regional Police in 1971). Rose to rank of detective Inspector. 1986 retired from police. Followed by various business enterprises then spent a number of years as an investigator for the Provincial Government then as a Provincial Prosecutor in Niagara. Currently casually self-employed as a legal service provider, mainly defending individuals charged before the Provincial Offences (traffic) courts. I was a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada but have now finally retired. Married with 5 children and (currently) 9 grandchildren.
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http://www.wikitree.com/quiz/pre_1700 We encourage all to study and take the pre-1700 quiz.
How_to_use_WikiTree#Getting_Started
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I noticed you uploaded a GEDCOM. Here's a link to a great step-by-step of the process including screenshots that you might find helpful.
The help pages give lots of information about the process, best to start with 'Before you import a GEDCOM'.
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Jess
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