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Two books complied by Winifred Simshauser about the history about of two Australian family names.
The Simshauser family name
- The family name of Simshauser has been used in Australia since Conrad and Lousia Simshauser move there in 1862.
Please enjoy this wonderful book "Simshausers in Australia 1862 – 1992" complied by Winifred Simshauser.
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The Laird family name
- The family name of Laird has been used in Australia since the 1800’s.
- William Laird came from Ireland in 1836 and was the start of a large family of Lairds living in Australia.
Please enjoy this wonderful book "Laird Family History 1800 – 2000" complied by Winifred Simshauser.
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