Are You Stuck on a Family Tree Brick Wall? 5 Steps How to Use London and Sussex Records

Are You Stuck on a Family Tree Brick Wall? 5 Steps How to Use London and Sussex Records

Are You Stuck on a Family Tree Brick Wall? 5 Steps How to Use London and Sussex RecordsHelen Rimmer
Published on: 02/05/2026

Stuck on a genealogy brick wall? Learn how to use London and Sussex records to untangle your family

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My Family Tree Led to 19th-Century Smugglers, a Murder Trial, and a Royal Order from the King

My Family Tree Led to 19th-Century Smugglers, a Murder Trial, and a Royal Order from the King

My Family Tree Led to 19th-Century Smugglers, a Murder Trial, and a Royal Order from the KingHelen Rimmer
Published on: 17/03/2026

It started with my grandmother's memory. A routine family history search spiraled into a tale of Sussex smugglers, a violent clash, a murder trial, and a shocking Royal Order from King George III. Discover how one document can change everything you think you know about your ancestors.

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