Hi everyone----To understand the life of my grandfather of which there is little information, those with whom he associated must be closely studied, looking for information on his life--Charles Holloway was master of the Star of India, 1868-1874, the period of my grandfathers service on this vessel. Charles Holloway, born London, to William Holloway, and Ellen Soames[Somes]. She of the Shipping family of Soames, who later were politicians, and married into the family of Winston Churchill Star of India was owned by The Merchant Shipping Co of London, shareholders being the Soames, including Mrs Ellen Holloway, who in reality probably bought the vessel for her son [in c1863] who had recently gained his masters certificate. Request---Any information on Charles Holloway and his family, which will assist in building a complete profile of this person.{and indirectly my grandfather} Charles Holloway left a widow--Jane Elizabeth -----. What was her maiden name? Finally -what branch of the Holloways did Charles stem from? Any information greatfully accepted----Bob.