This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: roselavery Surnames: Rabbette, Rabbett Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.lex.general/2629.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Kathryn I was looking up somehing in the RIC General Register this morning so I had a look for your ancestor. Here he is. Service no. 78013, Rabbett, Edward G Born 23 Sept 1901 Height 5 feet 8 1/2 ins. Native county King's Co. Counties in which connected Cork E, and Kildare. Recommended by D.I. Riordan. Prior occupation - None Date of appointment 18 Jany.1921 Allocation Wicklow on 24 April 1921. Disbanded 23 Mar 1922, TS Wicklow No 5. CA £50-14-0. The last line was a sort of severance pay, the standard amount, and quite a lot of money! Police were not allowed to serve in their home county, nor (usually) where family members were serving - "counties in which connected". There are six other Rabbetts and a few variants in the index to the Register, so you should have a look yourself - it may be a family tradition. Good luck. Rose 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.