Maureen said " Records for the period 1760-1900 are now available online. " I thought I would try these records and was disappointed not to find an ancestor whose records I had copied some years ago at Kew.  I will now look into why they didn't come up, but I would just like to warn people that if they don't find the person they are looking for, they shouldn't close their minds to that source. Tomas Christie.

I am still looking for the parentage of Arthur Scott (1820-1857) who was killed at the seige of Jhansi and his wife Ruth Callaghan who he married at Nagpur in 1840. Their eldest son Edmund Arthur (sometimes called Arthur Edmund) (1843-1882) appears to have married a relative, possibly a cousin, called Ann Scott (1852-? ) daughter of William David Scott and Sarah Ann (nee Bradshaw) of Madras, and grandaughter of a James and Anne Scott . Edmund Arthur Scott was a school master attached to the E I Railway. I have found 2 children so far for him and his wife Ann Scott ; Frederick Walter Scott (1869-1918) and Christiana Blanche Ruth Scott (1873-?) who married Robert William Nessor in 1893. Any additional information on any of these people would be very much appreciated Ann Johnston

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/2517/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am returning to an enquiry I made a few years ago in the hope of new information. I am interested in finding out about a J E SASSOON born about 1882 probably in India and described as a merchant. His wife was Annie J SASSOON. The only child that I know of was born in about 1919 and named Dorothy although I have also seen her name given as Florence. I know that Dorothy was handicapped in some way and needed the constant attention of nurses. I am interested in finding out who they were and how they were connected to the SASSOON family in India. David 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: ianclagstone Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/1005.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi- My great-great grandfather, James Clagstoun's (Clagstone) mother was a Glasfurd (no first name provided) and the daughter of either John or Duncan Glasfurd. I'm trying to find out more information about who James' parents were and any surviving relatives that I may be related to. We have the Coat of Arms for the Clagstones and am familiar with the Glasurd's "Mente Et Manu" motto. Appreciate your help. Ian Clagstone Honolulu, Hawaii 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 have tried to access the link given by John Feltham, ie http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-10809202 But get the message "error on page" Is my computer at fault ? Bob F.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sylcec Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2516.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You can find this marriage indexed on the FamilySearch pilot. These are the available useful details(I've deleted unnecessary lines): Groom's Name: Percival Leo Faulkner Groom's Age: 24 Bride's Name: Muriel Hyde Cunliffe Bride's Age: 17 Marriage Date: 22 Apr 1908 Marriage Place: Calcutta, Bengal, India Groom's Father's Name: Thomas William Faulkner Bride's Father's Name: Alfred E. Cunliffe Source Film Number: 528117 Collection: India Marriages, 1792-1948 You will be able to find the 'original copy' at the British Library, or order the above Source Film Number to your nearest LDS Family History Centre. Cheers, Sylvia 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: maureenr5 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2516.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Go to the British Library in London, or order the LDS microfilm mentioned in this link http://fsbeta.familysearch.org/s/recordDetails/show?uri=http://10.196.119.193:8080/rsda/ark:/fs.r/r293590869/p1&hash=CSB08BJEVp3HiD7RDnwEv5b5k0I%3D If you don't know about LDS Microfilms, read about them in the FIBIS Fibiwiki Beginners Guide http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Beginners'_Guide Cheers Maureen 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: Dave_Cheetham Surnames: Faulkner Cunliffe Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2516/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me Where I would look for a copy of a marriage certificate from 1908 in Dacca India. It was for a Percival Faulkner to Muriel Cunliffe 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.

The records show that Morgan MALONY married Charlotte JONES on 23 April 1815 at Fort William, Bengal. The following year Morgan died. He was buried at Cawnpore on 11 September 1916 and is described as white and a private in HM 66 Regiment. Charlotte did not wait more than a few days to marry again; this time to James ALMER on 28 September 1916 at Cawnpore. As ALMER is a rather uncommon surname I wonder if it should be AYLMER. My main interest is in Charlotte and I am interested in trying to find if she was the Charlotte JONES born about 1782 who was baptised in Bengal on 15 September 1789. Does anyone know anything of these people? David

Any possibility of photographs? The Kitsons of Leeds are close antecedents! <<<11. 31 July 2010. India. New lease of life for world's oldest steam locomotive>> Leonie Fretwell Burra, South Australia lfretwell@bigpond.com www.fretwell.kangaweb.com.au

Thanks Peter. Without your rejoinder, I would have missed out this fabulous piece of information. Indian Railway makes us proud every day every moment of our lives. Regards Gautam Chakraborti Kolkata >

11. 31 July 2010. India. New lease of life for world's oldest steam locomotive The world's oldest steam locomotive is all set to chug again and thrill train lovers in a Heritage Run planned in Chennai soon. T he 155-year-old ‘Express Loco' built by Kitson Thomson and Hewitson Leeds, United Kingdom, was used by the East Indian Railway until 1909. For the century it has been an exhibit at Jamalpur and Howrah. The ‘Express Loco' christened ‘EIR 21' was brought by road to the Perambur Loco Works four months ago. The 130-horse power locomotive was dismantled to enable corrosion repairs. “The only major replacement was the injector. We have introduced air brakes as the vacuum braking system is not in vogue. The steam-fired locomotive can haul at least four coaches comfortably,” said Southern Railway Chief Mechanical Engineer V. Carmelus. The Heritage Run is planned between Royapuram, the oldest railway station building in Southern Railway, and Avadi. Source: The Hindu So if you are there perhaps you will get a wiff of old steam..... Peter

Hello List Marion (mandgwalter@tiscali.co.uk) recently mentioned the Meppen family were also connected to Van Ingen She may be interested in the Fibiwiki link Mysore http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Mysore which contains information about the Van Ingen taxidermy company in Mysore. There are further links to photographs of the finished product. Cheers Maureen (Sydney)

Hello herbie. looks like we have different branch of the KING clan, as all my side have the main name of CHARLES BERTRAM & JAMES all from Meerut & Calcutta I have to look for 2 surnames WILTON & KING sorry to be be of more help B.Wilton-King

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: david4445 Surnames: Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2515/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear List, if someone has access to the book "St. Francis' Church, Cochin", by TW Venn, I would be most grateful for a look-up of the surnames Harris, Lovett & Rodgers (mariners and sea captains). With many thanks, David Atkinson, in NZ 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.

The Army College of Music is at Kneller Hall, near Twickenham. Because of the volume of trainees that would have passed through it is unlikely that they would have individual records but their web site may be worth a look, click on the "History" link at www.army.uk Also, the Special Issue 33 of "Regiment" magazine has an article and paintings of the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars but of the relevant period all it states is :- ".....until they were ordered aroad again to participate in the 2nd Afghan War of 1878-1880. During this time the regiment suffered badly from the effects of the Indian climate and disease, but nevertheless took an active part in the campaign. This Indian tour did not terminate until 1889, after which they were employed at home until the outbreak of the Boer War....." There also is a painting of the regiment's kettle drummer of 1886. brinds

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maureenr5 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2514.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: For general information about researching India connections, read the FIBIS Fibiwiki Beginners Guide http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Beginners'_Guide, part of the Wiki on the FIBIS website, http://www.fibis.org/ Cheers Maureen 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.

Dear Joan My late husband's mother was Alice St Clair De Rozario, daughter of William Richard De Rozario and Eva Jane (nee Lee) of Saharanpur. William and Eva were married in Saharanpore on 29th March 1884. Alice married Malcolm Campbell Petters in Dehra Dun in 1903. I would be most interested if there is any connection with your research. Evelyn

Dear List(en)ers For those who have KING in their family trees---My g.uncle Robert William Montgomery married Ethel Catherin(a) King at Mandalay in 1891. Aunt Kate's father was John Micheal(?) King-& except (possibly) a brother David Micheal King-I haven't been able to move forward or backwards from this record to find other possible King relatives. Any connecting data would be welcome. TIA Herbie

Would appreciate all help to access RC marriage records in Bangalore in 1885 John