For you all, a visit to the History of Ceylon Tea web site at http://www.historyofceylontea.com is a MUST!! Whilst being sponsored by Dilmah Tea and the Planter's Association (Ceylon) and giving interesting accounts of Tea and Cricket in Sri Lanka, its main interest to genealogists is the fact that they have scanned many Ferguson's Directories. There are currently 24 volumes on the site starting with the 1871-1872 issue, some are over 1000 pages, and it is understood there will eventually be about 100 of them. They contain statistical information about Ceylon/Sri Lanka for the years in question plus lists and lists of names of the inhabitants. It's not that easy to find where the names are held - after choosing the Directory of interest, scroll down until you see the words "General Directory" or "Directory" on the left hand side. Clicking that brings up a host of page numbers and it is then a matter of slogging through to find your names of interest. Best of luck Geoff Summers Canterbury, Kent, England. I suppose I should add that I have no connection or financial interest in the site or its sponsors.