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The Book of Me, Written by You: Grandparents Part B

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This is Part B of Week 7 of a 15 month project inspired by Julie Goucher of Angler's Rest. What were their names? Where were they from? Were they related? – Cousins perhaps Where were they born, another Country or state/area Photos What did they do? Did you know them? What was your relationship with them? If you didn't know them have you researched about them? Paternal Grandfather I only knew two of my grandparents - one from each side of the family. I didn't know my paternal grandfather.  He died just before my parents were married and before I was born. That must have been very very hard for all concerned. All the photos of my paternal grandfather make me wish I had known him.  He always looks a lot of fun and as though he had a great sense of humour.  I remember my mother saying that he would play tricks at the dinner table.  You know the sort of thing... "Look at that enormous spider !"...and then he'd stea...