On 24 Dec 2010, at 08:00, bwof60 asked: > > > What collections are available on ancestry.com etc for BMD during colonial era including the Indian regiments during WW1? > 1. Ancestry.com can be searched without a subscription. It will not give you any details before you sign up, but will give an indication of what data are held. Have you had a go? 2. a 'Please' or two usually oils the wheels on these message boards. SK