[Blue House Sue]

Perhaps a couple dozen and a British great grandfather that was KIA in the Second War.

Obviously, I did not know him.

And a branch of the family that moved to South Africa a 100 or so years ago and was never heard from again.

[nopardons]

And all 24 have confided in you/told you all about ( every jot & title ) of their adventures re getting here ?

So you REALLY don't know anything at all; I see. Nice of you to admit that, even though you came to it circuitously and grudgingly.

Well, my extended family has lived there for close to 350 years and am on speaking terms with those currently alive and residing there; as well as those now in my immediate family living here.