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THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque
Five generations of the John family gathered to celebrate their ancestry on Saturday, Oct. 15. It was the first time the entire family had gathered in one place since 1924 and there were over 280 family members plus guests in attendance.

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The John family poses for a family picture on the front porch of one of their homes in 1924, which was the last time the entire family gathered for a photo.

‘John cousins’ gather at Opera House to celebrate ancestry

On Saturday, Oct. 15., five generations of “John cousins” gathered to celebrate their ancestry at the Grand Opera House in ...

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