Hi there, There is a possibility that my maternal GGrandfather may have served in the Boer War, there is some family tradition that suggests this and this has been (somewhat) supported by his apparant non-appearance in the 1901 census. His full name is Charles Edward SHELLARD and he was born in St Pancras, London in 1878. Also looking for his brother, Frederick, born 1886 - although he would only have been 15 in 1901 he is also not at home on the census date. If anyone can help and offer me any evidence or point me in the direction of where I could find such evidence I'd be very grateful Wendy ===== www.thoughtcafe.co.uk The Thought Café "A quiet little corner of the internet to come and chat about reading & writing. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up and come join us" [email protected] See my photo album at photos.yahoo.com/indychick_uk See my family tree at www.wendyandjon.dsl.pipex.com/Famtree/wc_toc.htm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com