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Mark

Mark Report 1 Sep 2005 22:40

Does anybody know if its possible to trace a relative born in Darjeeling whilst his father I assume served in the Army? And no i don't know which regiment only his full name. Any ideas?

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 1 Sep 2005 22:42

There are some births on the 'overseas section' on 1837online. Kath. x

Georgette

Georgette Report 1 Sep 2005 22:56

Have you tried the IGI? I found quite a lot of xtening entries for my relatives who were born in India in the 19th century on it. Otherwise all parish registers and other records for colonial India are kept at the British Library. Helen

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 1 Sep 2005 23:12

Thanks for that, Helen I have a (Mari)anne FOSTER b 1810 or 1821 - poss Calcutta in my tree. There's a bit of doubt in my mind as to whether (Mari)anne is actually two different people, one of whom (Ms FOSTER) was born in Calcutta. I'd really like to track her down if I can - that's something of a brick wall at the moment. I hadn't picked up on the British Library bit. Christine

Mark

Mark Report 1 Sep 2005 23:14

Thanks for the tip Kath. I've had a quick look and it looks interesting - Thanks again

Mark

Mark Report 1 Sep 2005 23:18

Helen, I'm still rather new at this so what is the IGI please.

Georgette

Georgette Report 1 Sep 2005 23:22

Sorry Mark :o) It's the International Genealogical Index and can be found on the LDS site www.familysearch.org. Have a look it's great, but once you get started it's hard to stop! Helenxx

Mark

Mark Report 1 Sep 2005 23:26

Thanks Helen, I've been blundering round a bit in the dark for a while so a little light is more than welcome. I know what you mean about it becoming compulsive though. Mark x