This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KathrynBryant1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.lex.general/2630.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you Peter for getting in touch with me, I am grateful. Great Granddad Edward surname was also spelt Rabbett. I now believe he was born in 1859 in Co. Mayo if that is any help with narrowing down the years when he may have been in the RIC. If you have any further ideas then please get in touch. Kindest Regards Kathryn 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.