This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HBC.2ACI/685.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi - I live in Cardiff Wales UK. My maternal grandmother's maiden name was Roakes, she married my grandfather Samuel Ellingham circa 1860's in St Helena (South Atlantic). I am trying to find out more about the Roakes - they appear to have lived in South Africa. Any conection with your Roakes? I hope you are successful in your research Yours David