A branch of one of one of my families of interest - the Talbots - left India about 1914/15 and was settled in Uganda by 1916, first in Kekonde and then Mityana, where Frederic(k) George Talbot introduced the growing of tea and became known as the "Father of the Ugandan Tea Industry." Other than very limited references I have been unable to make any substantial further progress on this family. So far I have found no BMD information for Uganda, and the Rootsweb Uganda list seems moribund with just one or two posts per year. Does anyone else have anyone who moved to East Africa in general and Uganda in particular? If so I would be grateful if you would contact me off-list. Thank you.

In "Thacker's Indian Directory 1895" there is listed :- "Adcock, H.S., p.w.inspr., I.M.Rly., Dattia." He is listed under the Engineering Dept, of the Indian Midland Railway with Headquarters at Jhansi and p.w.inspr. probably is a permanent way inspector. There are 54 Marshalls listed in this Directory also. brinds

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jackiegraham158 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2828.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I'm can't remember if we've been in touch previously, but I am also descended from William Simmonds Sgt. Madras Fusiliers. Have you checked this website http://www.mcskimming.org.uk/dsilva/WilliamSimmondsSnr.html Under the transcripts tab there are the records we have found in the British Library. I have always assumed that Elizabeth was an Indian lady and probably untraceable. I have looked for her in the British Library and not found any records relating to her - birth, marriage or death. I assume from the term - "particular friend" as she is referred to in the will that she and William were never married. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello from Hazel in NZ. Yet another adjustment to the info I’m seeking!!! The search for Gordon Adcock with the possible maiden name of his mother being Marshall, I have had it confirmed that his birth date was 1910 and not 1920 as I was led to believe. this could alter things somewhat! Information found about Gordon Adcock re his marriage and children has confirmed that he was born in 1910 in Bareilly, Calcutta, India. So it’s His parents I am seeking! Do the names ADCOCK [his father] and MARSHALL[ his mother] give me the answer? These could have been in the military or were in India for commerce? What were they doing in India? This info will open up his father’s family line. Many thanks. Hazel in NZ.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: otis_andrew Surnames: Hicky Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2830/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am conducting a study on the origins of the newspaper press in India circa 1780-1820, and am especially interested in Hicky's Bengal Gazette in Calcutta. James Hicky was the founder and editor of the paper, which lasted for two years. Other than at the British Library or National Library of India. Does anyone know if any of his private correspondence exists? I am very keen for information as The Bengal Gazette is the focus of my Fulbright research project. Best, Andrew Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi Below is my grandfathers brother, Could anyone tell me where I would find a death record and why he would have been in Rangoon. Perhaps he was aso in the Baroda army? Surname Wilcox Given name(s) Robert William Year 1895 month Aug day 12 Register Entry Aug 12th at Rangoon Robert William .. Wilcox eldest son of Colonel W G Wilcox Commanding His Highness the Gackwar's Infantry Brigade Baroda aged 22 years 4 months and 24 days Edition 1902 Edition Year 18 Aug Many Thanks Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VincentCollins12 Surnames: Edwards Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2829/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am sending this note to as many Anglo Indian contacts as I can find. I hope you can help. I am trying to trace the Anglo-Indian part of my family, of which I am very proud. They were living in and around Madras at the start of the 20th century. The details I have are as follows: Martin EDWARDS married ??, children: 1.Grace Lillian Edwards (my grandmother) born July 15 1906 in Madras. I have photos of her. 2.James Edwards (was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army Medical Corps in WW2. He was a surgeon.) I have his photo. 3.Not sure if there were others. Family story is that Grace was former head girl of Madras University or a girls' college - not sure if that was the case. She definitely had a brother, James who was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army Medical Corps in WW2. He was a surgeon. I believe that the Edwards were an Anglo-Indian family. Grace Lillian EDWARDS (born July 15 1906 in Madras) married Joseph Collins in Trinity Chapel, Park Town, Madras on February 28 1927. Joseph was serving with 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, stationed in Calicut. Children: 1.James Joseph Edwards Collins (born in Fort St George Madras on April 29, 1927. He died in Bolton, Lancashire on April 30, 2003.) He was my father. 2.Phyllis Elaine Collins (born in Wellington, India on April 27, 1929.) 3.Other children were born subsequently in the UK. Anything you can add would be much appreciated. Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello Stephen James A Murtough born 1857 Assistant foreman on the EIR James’s father was also a James Murtough He married Elizabeth Mary Fratel daughter of Theodore & Lucy Fratel who was born/ baptised 20th September 1866 in Howrah Bengal Baptised by E Goody - has been transcribed as Fratell IOR Ref: Vol 118 Folio 390 LDS Ref: Film # 0499024 v.118 Oct-Dec James was 24yrs and Elizabeth was 14yrs They were both living in Mogul Serai near to Benares They were married by an F. Lewis and the witnesses were Edward Bath and Thomas Johnson on the 3rd February 1881. The ceremony was Catholic The IOR Ref. is N/1/175 f.272 The LDS Reference is 510865 I hope this is useful for you. Elizabeth had 3 brothers and I am descended from Frederick Fratel I don't know if you have this information but I do have other dates for the rest of the Fratel family that may be useful to you Please let me know Regards Patricia I am interested in my great-great-grandfather James Albert Murtough (born in 1857, died in 1927), and great-great-grandmother Elizabeth Mary Fratel (born in 1866, died in 1888 and who may be of Portuguese descent?) who both lived and died in India. I know that Elizabeth Fratel had 5 children, the first being born in 1882 and who is my great-grandfather Albert Rosselli Murtough. ------------------------------

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: an185 Surnames: Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2542.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Cheryl Now that's a marriage (presume from the IGI?) I was looking for! I'm doing a bit of research on his Bishop family and just found Anna's death announcement which mentioned her father (and that name was a bit of a surprise if nothing else!). He was promoted to Captain less than 3 weeks after his marriage, so that was a good month for him! Cheers, Colin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I’m clarifying my previous request as I wasn’t very clear! I’m needing information on a Gordon William Galbraith Adcock with the possible marriage to a Marshall. Gordon was born in 1920 in Bareilly, Calcutta, India. I also have his army number... It’s 4189715. Not sure how helpful that might be??? Many thanks Hazel in NZ.

I found the following in the 1901 Census. Not one of my Clarke's but may be of interest to someone else' Ref: RG13/82 Albert E. Clarke, Boarder, Widower, age 34, Living on own means, Born: India. Address 11&12 Park Lane ,St George's Hanover Square Marion

Dear all, I am trying to research some family of mine who lived in India during the 1800's through to the mid 1940's. In particular I am interested in my great-great-grandfather James Albert Murtough (born in 1857, died in 1927), and great-great-grandmother Elizabeth Mary Fratel (born in 1866, died in 1888 and who may be of Portuguese descent?) who both lived and died in India. I know that Elizabeth Fratel had 5 children, the first being born in 1882 and who is my great-grandfather Albert Rosselli Murtough. I would be very grateful to hear from anyone who has any information regarding these people. Many Thanks, Steve Murtough

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pilgerchris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2828/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I am searching for an Ancestors birth record. My GGG Grandmother was Caroline Simmonds her mother is listed in family search as Elizabeth Wheatley. I am trying to find who Elizabeth's parents were and where they were from. Caroline was born 4 Nov. 1830 Masulipatnam, India and her father was William Simmonds Sgt. Madras fusiliers and Elizabeth was his "special friend" according to his will. Any help would be much appreciated Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Does anyone have any information on a Gordon Adcock/Marshall. born 1920 in Calcutta India? Both of these surnames were given to me. Seems he could have either one of these surnames. I’d be thankful for any help. Hazel Allen, New Zealand.

Hello List There is now a UK Government search facility "Find a soldier's will" which says "Search for the will of a soldier who died while serving in the British armed forces between 1850 and 1986". https://www.gov.uk/probate-search#before-you-start There is no further information given but from information given at the time this project was announced, it appears it relates to 300,000 wills of soldiers killed in action from the Crimea period onwards, which were "wills completed by soldiers in their paybooks". The data does not include officers' wills. Cheers Maureen (Sydney)

Hi Ernest What information are you looking for?....there is a birth for Frederick in 1887 with parents Frederick Henry and Cecelia Emma Annie. Cheers Joan I'd be grateful for any information about Frederic(k) Alexander Watson Achard (aka 'Alec' or 'Alex' Achard) 1887-1955. Thank you, Ernest.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kwljb Surnames: WHITTAKER BARNSDALE Classification: birth Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2827.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try running Mabel M Elizabeth in family search. You will get Mabel Minnie Elizabeth Barnsdale. Perhaps her parents died and she was brought up by the Whittakers. The fact that her birth is registered as 1839 not 1836 I find no surprise as so few of these people knew when they were born. Cheers, Len Buchanan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: railtond Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2827.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kevin has ancestors in Kolar Gold Fields and has a marriage record from 1903. he asks if anyone has gone down this route before. I have, but with only partial success. There are 2 main sources of church records from India: The British Library and whatever remains in churches in India. The British Library has copies of all the church records that were copied to the India Office in London. Estimates of the proportion this represents of all church registers there ever were varies but it is certainly far from 100%. The British Library records can be viewed in 3 ways. By visiting the British Library, by viewing the microfilm copies of the BL records held by the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints (they are available to non church members) or by viewing the BL records on FindMyPast when they become available (FindMyPast are supposed to have put them on-line but there have been a number of delays). Writing to churches in India requesting information from their records rarely produces a result. Most records have probably now decayed as a result of dampness and ants and for what remains church officials seem disinclined to reply to requests. I have obtained some information on baptisms, marriages and burials from the microfilm copies held by CJCLDS but by no means all I know there should be. I am waiting for FindMyPast in the hope that I find something I have missed. My attempts to make contact with what I understand is the last remaining catholic church in Kolar Gold Fields has not been answered. I have also employed someone to view the records for me without any better success. I would summarise by saying that all we can do is hope that FindMyPast do bring these records on-line. If we don't find what we are looking for when they do the chances of finding missing records elsewhere is very slight. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I'd be grateful for any information about Frederic(k) Alexander Watson Achard (aka 'Alec' or 'Alex' Achard) 1887-1955. Thank you, Ernest.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kelboy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2827/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Am trying to trace my wife's side of the family whilst they were in India (1800/1900's). Am struggling to make any inroads, have got some basic details from family search site Name: John Blake Birth Date: 1873 Birthplace: Age: 30 Spouse's Name: Mabel M. Elizabeth Whittaker Spouse's Birth Date: 1886 Spouse's Birthplace: Spouse's Age: 17 Event Date: 08 Jun 1903 Event Place: Kolar Gold Fields, Madras, India Father's Name: Joseph Blake Mother's Name: Spouse's Father's Name: Thomas Whittaker Spouse's Mother's Name: Race: Marital Status: Previous Wife's Name: Spouse's Race: Spouse's Marital Status: Spouse's Previous Husband's Name: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00109-8 System Origin: India-EASy GS Film number: 527466 Am unable to match further details and was wondering if someone who has gone down this route before could point me in the right direction. Someone did mention the British Library to me, but unfortunately that is not currently an option at the moment. Thanks in advance Kevin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.