The Descent of the Family of Deacon of Elstowe and London: With Some Genealogical, Biographical and Topographical Notes, and Sketches of Allied Families Including Reynes of Clifton, and Meres of Kirton, Part 2E. Deacon, 1898 - 394 pages |
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