I think it was Bob KNIBBS who discovered a George KNIBBS who had served in the Indian army. Then Don found his marriage at http://users.rootsweb.com/~indwgw/Bengal/BM7496K.htm His son Charles G was born there and duly shows up on the 1901 census at Woolwich as born in India. The entry also confirmed that the family came from Cookham. Well, I'm glad to say I've now found at genesreunited one of his descendants who has just joined us on the mailing list. Welcome Kerryann! I was able to verify the connection with her grandfather, Charles G KNIBBS jnr, and acquaint her of his background. She in turn has given me full details of her family many of whom were born in Basingstoke ie Don's neck of the woods but a completely different family - well no connection post 1811. Next I hope to report a new found connection for Bob. Well, one good turn deserves another. bfn Alan Alan Jackson Host at The K/NIBB/S One Name Study & Mailing List Website address http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~knibbetc Did you know? Earlier postings to the list are archived at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/KNIBB-L/ Please follow log-on instructions when you first visit!