> Susie said, responding to Marina: There are two used copies > of "Building the Railways of the Raj - 1850 to 1900" by Ian > J. Kerr for sale on Amazon.com. > One paperback US$89.88 and one hardcover US$91.88. Those are ridiculously expensive prices. > Barnes and Noble also have a copy available from Krakus > Books, shipping from Vancouver BC for $46.50 (? US dollars) > http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Building-the-Railways-of-the- > Raj-1850-1900/ > Ian-J-Kerr/p/9780195634440 Even that is expensive for a 250page paperback book. This book was first published in 1995 and then in India in 1997 by OUP as an "Oxford India Paperback", but I believe that the author was based at a Canadian University. I have a copy of the book and the name WHITTAKER does not appear in the index. Cheers Sylvia

Hi I'm in the same situation but in Madras. Would these Catholic records also be kept in Goa? I know their are some Catholic records but these are mostly unreadable. Thanks Gary Researching D'Sylva, De'Sylva, D'Silva, De'Silva, Matthews, Bright, Long, Fewkes

Hi listers I am hoping that someone can tell me the difference between the Calcutta Great Jail and the Calcutta House of Correction? My interest is in the House of Correction in the 1850s. Also, does anyone know if any records survive and where they might be kept? I have searched the British Library catalogue without any success. Many thanks Lynden

Hi Hilda The shorter link you sent in your previous email definitely worked as I got into it okay. Joan > > Try this link instead > > http://web.archive.org/web/20070406043058/members.ozemail.com.au/~clday/index.html -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 941 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

Hello Listers I am looking for some kind soul who is going, or goes to the British Library on a regular basis, to obtain copies of some records for me. I have the reference numbers, so it is a matter of getting them out, copied and posting or emailing them to me. I shall of course meet any cost that acrues. My email<margeart@eircom.net> Thank you Marjorie - Ireland

Hello List Susie said, responding to Marina: There are two used copies of "Building the Railways of the Raj - 1850 to 1900" by Ian J. Kerr for sale on Amazon.com. One paperback US$89.88 and one hardcover US$91.88. Barnes and Noble also have a copy available from Krakus Books, shipping from Vancouver BC for $46.50 (? US dollars) http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Building-the-Railways-of-the-Raj-1850-1900/ Ian-J-Kerr/p/9780195634440 Cheers Maureen

Yes, an interesting programme, but how lucky are the subjects of these programmes to have expert researchers working for them! One of my ancestors was born in Vepery, Madras in 1800 and I am pretty certain that her mother was Indian. Does anyone know of a researcher in that area who would look at the original Church records for me? Mary

I understand that the Roman Catholic churches in Bengal were under the jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Goa. Does anyone know if records (baptisms/marriages/burials) were also copied to the Portuguese Church in Goa? If so, are these records available in Goa or online? I believe I have exhausted all avenues with the British Library. I am at the end of my rope trying to find the missing pieces to the puzzle of my family history! I want to cover all bases before I give up completely. So, please! any suggestions or comments would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance, Nancy Rixon Lilly (researching RIXON, BOTELHO, D'CRUZE/DECRUZE/D'CRUZ, PAUL, D'SILVA/DESILVA/, BEATSON, LUCAS, CONNOR et al in BENGAL)

Hello all, I had earlier send an information request regarding oil comanies' operations in South Asia between the 1900s to 1960s, to which some of you thankfully responded. I am now more and more shifting my interest towards the early history of motor transport and improved road infrastructure in rural areas of northern India/southern and eastern Pakistan between the mid-1920s to early 1960s. This includes different sorts of motor transport such as bus services and goods transport by lorries. You may want to look at some of my earlier discussions for further explanation and visual evidence http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/pre-1950/85030-early-20th-century-road-infrastructure-bus-transport-services-automobile-traffic.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/commercial-vehicles-india/85989-early-use-lorries-tractors-etc.html Does anybody on this list have an interest in these issues? Can anybody provide historical information on developments in the time under review? I would be very grateful for information on this subject from eye witnesses of the time or their descendants, be they local transport users and operators, corporate or governmental organisations or from any other field. Please do get in touch! Best wishes, Stefan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: davidwilliams49_1 Surnames: Phillips, Orr Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2519/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find informationa about a jewellers at 18 Popham's Broadway Madras that was owned by different companies including a family called Orr. I am particularly interested in the ownership by Phillips and co after the Orr's 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 There are two used copies of "Building the Railways of the Raj - 1850 to 1900" by Ian J. Kerr for sale on Amazon.com. One paperback US$89.88 and one hardcover US$91.88. Just Google the book and author name and voila! ,-_|\ / \ \_,--_/ Susie:) v Researching CRITCHELL,HUGHES,LARKIN(S),DALYELL,CURRY,BARNES. > From: beacock@myexcel.ca > To: india@rootsweb.com > Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:07:37 -0400 > Subject: [INDIA] Railway Building Contractors - 1860s > > Hi Listers: > > > > I am still trying to solve the murder mystery of my gg grandfather John > WHITTAKER in the 1860s in India. He was born in about 1827 in Oulton, > Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. A joiner, cabinetmaker, builder by > occupation. > > > > We recently heard a new clue that he was employed by various railway > contractors, and so my cousin found the following information in several > Almanacs. (see below). > > > > > > 1857: no listing for John WHITTAKER > > > > 1858: John Whittaker, carpenter, Jackson's Railway Works, Nassick (now > called Nashick). > > Jackson's = Jackson amd Whyte's, Railroad Contractors, Nassick. > > > > 1859: no listing for J.W. > > > > 1860 & 1861: John Whittaker, Timber Contractor to Messrs. Lee, Watson, & > Aiton, Railway Contractors, Baitool and Oommrawattee > > > > Does anyone know anything about any of these railway contractors? > > > > I read in the Rootsweb archives of a book called "Building the Railways of > the Raj - 1850 to 1900" by Ian J. Kerr, but as it's out of print, I have > been unable to find a copy to either read or buy. > > > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > > Marina > > Ontario, Canada > > > > ===== India Mailing List ===== > > Archives for this list can be found at: > http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=INDIA > and at: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/INDIA > > Families in British India Society: http://www.fibis.org > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INDIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: suchita08 Surnames: castelino, castellinos, saldanha, de souza Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/214.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cliff you mentioned lists of goans in merchant navy vessels around 1881 - do you have castelino or castellino (martin or a Caridade) by any chance thanks karen 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.

Me too !!!!!!! I hope it comes to Oz. Joan in NSW > Now I'm REALLY jealous! > > I wonder when we'll see it in Oz?? > > Merilyn -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 941 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

Dear List, I'm sorry that the archive address for Cathy Day's old site "Family History in India" didn't seem to work! (a dot in the wrong place methinks). Try this link instead http://web.archive.org/web/20070406043058/members.ozemail.com.au/~clday/index.html Good luck this time! Hilda Payne

Mrs Sybil Martyr was the Junior Headmistress at La Martiniere Boys School, Kolkata till she retired in the 70s. She is a truly wonderful lady and was an excellent Headmistress.

Hello I have just found that one of my COOMBS relatives was in India for a long time. I wondered if anyone is able to help with any information at all about the following. Edwin Joseph and Catherine Elizabeth (nee WARNER); m 1894 Kakee (sic). Their son William Henry (bap 1897 Kirkee) who married Beryl Frances HOMFRAY 1923 Kirkee. She was baptised 1903 Igatpuri (?) They had two children Eaid (sic) (b c 1925) and Ellen May (b c 1926). Anything gratefully received that will add to this little bit of information. Thank you Mike in Whakatane NZ

Hi Listers: I am still trying to solve the murder mystery of my gg grandfather John WHITTAKER in the 1860s in India. He was born in about 1827 in Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. A joiner, cabinetmaker, builder by occupation. We recently heard a new clue that he was employed by various railway contractors, and so my cousin found the following information in several Almanacs. (see below). 1857: no listing for John WHITTAKER 1858: John Whittaker, carpenter, Jackson's Railway Works, Nassick (now called Nashick). Jackson's = Jackson amd Whyte's, Railroad Contractors, Nassick. 1859: no listing for J.W. 1860 & 1861: John Whittaker, Timber Contractor to Messrs. Lee, Watson, & Aiton, Railway Contractors, Baitool and Oommrawattee Does anyone know anything about any of these railway contractors? I read in the Rootsweb archives of a book called "Building the Railways of the Raj - 1850 to 1900" by Ian J. Kerr, but as it's out of print, I have been unable to find a copy to either read or buy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Marina Ontario, Canada

Now I'm REALLY jealous! I wonder when we'll see it in Oz?? Merilyn Pedrick Aldgate, South Australia From: Ruth in Brum Date: 08/16/10 10:31:51 To: India-Raj; India Subject: [INDIA] Who Do You Think You Are? With grovelling apologies to non-UK TV licence holders - don't forget to Watch the BBC 1 Who do You Think You Are? Programme tonight at 9 p.m.

Dear Listers, In times past I found Cathy Day's website of "Family History in India" such a wonderful resource. I really cut my teeth on her pages! Much of her material is now incorporated in the FIBIS website but I still like her descriptions and re-visiting her archived site is like visiting an old friend. A few months ago, the link to the archived site was posted on the Raj List but for those of you who missed it, here it is again, http://web.archive.org/web/20070406043058/members.ozemail.com..au/~clday/index.html or if that is too long try this shorter link   http://tinyurl.com/22uq7h6 Good wishes, Hilda Payne

The obvious that comes to mind is Kurrachee (Karachi), however others may know of a "Hurachee" Cheers De in Aus Searching for RAYMOND, HARDIE, BURNS, WALLIS, DAVIDSON, WHITE, ALLEN, OWEN/S, LARENGO, PATHE, SCOTT, WICKENS, MAYBERY, WILKINS.