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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: May 2003 Posts: 1 Send Message	Martin	Report	25 May 2003 13:04
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1 Send Message	Hello, My name is Martin Postlethwaite. The information I have is that the name originated in the area now known as Cumbria (initially around Barrow-in-Furness)in the 12th century. The 'thwaite' bit means a clearing in a wood,and apparently the 'Postle' bit is because our relatives used to dress up as Apostles at religious festivals, particulary Michaelmas (29th September.) The telephone directory in Keswick (Lake District) has over 60 Postlethwaites,and would be a good place to start delving.....!

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