This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Velvet23 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.asia.india.general/2783.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you tried contacting the India Office at the British Library in London. http://indiafamily.bl.uk/ui/IorIntro.aspx I have used them in the past & althought they are unable to provide all the information, they do give you enough to get started. 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.