I have the two volume set of:: In Search of the "Forlorn Hope" A Comprehensive Guide t Locating British Regiments and Their Records (1640-WWI). If you have any other information perchance we can find the information to allow you to locate his military records, which often were quite rich genealogicaly. Plese let me know and I'll do what I can. Charley Langley ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [COLLINS-L] Francis John COLLINS Above allegedly born of Maurice & Ida COLLINS July 1892 in MA (possibly Boston or Salem) but no trace at Boston Registry of birth. At some stage (and prior to 1916) he managed to get to India and was serving in the Indian Army - why, when or how he got there remain a mystery. Assistance would be appreciated Thanks & Happy New Year Linda & Tony