Hello Listers, It is with deepest regret that I have to inform you that one of our members, Mark Steevens died on Thursday, Sept. 20th, 2012. Mark was in the process of compiling the History of the Anglo-Burmese people. He had access to hundreds of thousands of documents that would have been lost to history had it have not been for his discovery. He set up "The Anglo-Burmese Library", which you can find on google. It also has a FaceBook image. Although still in infancy, the Library has already astounded many and delighted many others who have found members of their family documented. The entire Trek and Casualty list WWII is on there - This in itself has put to rest the questions of many who had lost trace of their loved ones and friends following World War II. So much more really - Mark Steevens' loss is irreplaceable. He had more knowledge in his head about Anglo-Burmese History than anyone else in our realm. I came to know him quite by accident, when he found that some of my grandfather's work, which I was still working on editing to get published, was being sold on the internet - an entire chapter ... I contacted the site and following a call from their Lawyer, with a lot of sweet talk which lasted for 42 minutes - the work was removed. Mark was so aware of and protective of all things Anglo-Burmese - he was the great "defender" of our race and as he saw it vanishing before his very eyes, he did not just talk, but took action to see that our history would be preserved for future generations. I cannot even begin to express how shocked I was this morning when I received a note from Matilda Steevens, his wife. Mark died quite suddenly and unexpectedly in England. His funeral will be in Bedford on October 4th. Matilda will continue on with the concept of the Library - Mark and she shared the idea and she knows how to go forward. Please continue to visit Mark's "Anglo-Burmese Library". We can pay no greater tribute to this important man than to continue his life's dream. Mark Steevens was 59 years old. With the saddest heart for this great loss, Sandra Campagnac-Carney

Dear Sandra, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on this great loss. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. Mike -----Original Message----- From: sandra carney <sandracarney@nc.rr.com> To: india-british-raj <india-british-raj@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tue, Sep 25, 2012 12:10 am Subject: [INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ] Sad News ~ Hello Listers, It is with deepest regret that I have to inform you that one of our members, Mark Steevens died on Thursday, Sept. 20th, 2012. Mark was in the process of compiling the History of the Anglo-Burmese people. He had access to hundreds of thousands of documents that would have been lost to history had it have not been for his discovery. He set up "The Anglo-Burmese Library", which you can find on google. It also has a FaceBook image. Although still in infancy, the Library has already astounded many and delighted many others who have found members of their family documented. The entire Trek and Casualty list WWII is on there - This in itself has put to rest the questions of many who had lost trace of their loved ones and friends following World War II. So much more really - Mark Steevens' loss is irreplaceable. He had more knowledge in his head about Anglo-Burmese History than anyone else in our realm. I came to know him quite by accident, when he found that some of my grandfather's work, which I was still working on editing to get published, was being sold on the internet - an entire chapter ... I contacted the site and following a call from their Lawyer, with a lot of sweet talk which lasted for 42 minutes - the work was removed. Mark was so aware of and protective of all things Anglo-Burmese - he was the great "defender" of our race and as he saw it vanishing before his very eyes, he did not just talk, but took action to see that our history would be preserved for future generations. I cannot even begin to express how shocked I was this morning when I received a note from Matilda Steevens, his wife. Mark died quite suddenly and unexpectedly in England. His funeral will be in Bedford on October 4th. Matilda will continue on with the concept of the Library - Mark and she shared the idea and she knows how to go forward. Please continue to visit Mark's "Anglo-Burmese Library". We can pay no greater tribute to this important man than to continue his life's dream. Mark Steevens was 59 years old. With the saddest heart for this great loss, Sandra Campagnac-Carney ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello Members, I am saddened at the news that Mark Stephens is now in the hands of his Maker. I have regularly corresponded with Mark for about 5 years and was shocked to receive a message from Matilda, last Sunday, 23/9/2012. Mark was a visionary - of a very special kind - and he has done more than anyone else to record the Raj in Burma. His Anglo Burmese Library is quite amazing. We collaborated on matters of interest to us: - His collection of un-published records spanning a period 1900 to 1947 (hundreds of pages) - The Army in Burma Reserve of Officers - The 2nd Burma Rifles (his father was a Captain in this force during WW2) - The Public Works Department in Burma - Now and again we knitting together our records so as to give others a better insight to their family research. Matilda Steevens is committed to maintaining the Anglo Burmese Library and I will be doing my best to support her. My condolences to the Matilda and Mark's family. Regards Vivian Rodrigues Perth Western Australia -----Original Message----- From: india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:india-british-raj-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of sandra carney Sent: Tuesday, 25 September 2012 3:09 AM To: india-british-raj@rootsweb.com Subject: [INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ] Sad News ~ Hello Listers, It is with deepest regret that I have to inform you that one of our members, Mark Steevens died on Thursday, Sept. 20th, 2012. Mark was in the process of compiling the History of the Anglo-Burmese people. He had access to hundreds of thousands of documents that would have been lost to history had it have not been for his discovery. He set up "The Anglo-Burmese Library", which you can find on google. It also has a FaceBook image. Although still in infancy, the Library has already astounded many and delighted many others who have found members of their family documented. The entire Trek and Casualty list WWII is on there - This in itself has put to rest the questions of many who had lost trace of their loved ones and friends following World War II. So much more really - Mark Steevens' loss is irreplaceable. He had more knowledge in his head about Anglo-Burmese History than anyone else in our realm. I came to know him quite by accident, when he found that some of my grandfather's work, which I was still working on editing to get published, was being sold on the internet - an entire chapter ... I contacted the site and following a call from their Lawyer, with a lot of sweet talk which lasted for 42 minutes - the work was removed. Mark was so aware of and protective of all things Anglo-Burmese - he was the great "defender" of our race and as he saw it vanishing before his very eyes, he did not just talk, but took action to see that our history would be preserved for future generations. I cannot even begin to express how shocked I was this morning when I received a note from Matilda Steevens, his wife. Mark died quite suddenly and unexpectedly in England. His funeral will be in Bedford on October 4th. Matilda will continue on with the concept of the Library - Mark and she shared the idea and she knows how to go forward. Please continue to visit Mark's "Anglo-Burmese Library". We can pay no greater tribute to this important man than to continue his life's dream. Mark Steevens was 59 years old. With the saddest heart for this great loss, Sandra Campagnac-Carney ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message