George Peters (1834 – ?) (Reg. No. 6414)
On 7 November 1859 at Portobello beach in Edinburgh, George Peters, aged 28, in company with John M’Lachan and James…
Formerly Harvey Districts Oral History Group
On 7 November 1859 at Portobello beach in Edinburgh, George Peters, aged 28, in company with John M’Lachan and James…
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