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Have a look at the Families in British India web site (FIBIS) - lots of good stuff on the site. I was a member for a few years but lapsed when I had exhausted their information on my family members.

Before opening ANY emails always check the senders email address - if it looks suspicious IGNORE the message and DELETE it. Never ever follow a link to a web site unless you are 100% certain it is...

Hi Lesley

I bit the bullet a few years ago and volunteered because I wanted to give something back for all the help I have received through the forum. Earlier this year I gradualted from...

Million thanks Pam. I already use the papers on findmypast and GALE but it will be good to have yet another source of fascinating information.
David

Many thanks - some things to look into

I'll have a look at that census, thanks

Now there is an intersting thing - AKA John Gray - thanks for the information

Yes we have the 1911 census, thanks for the suggestion

A friend has been trying to find John and Jane McClelland in the census returns for 1881/1891 and 1901 – presumably in Lancashire. She wants to find young John’s parents to enable her to trace the...

Thanks Megan, curiosity satisfied :smile5:

I downloaded the 1871 image for a William Rickman.
The schedule was for "Military Forces Occupying Chatham Barracks"
I noticed that some of the entries above William's record had in the "Rank,...

The delay could be due to staffing levels because of the virus - I only have to wait a couple of days usually (pre-virus that is)
If you think the mail from the UK is slow how do the Post Offices in...

There was a Talbot Road in the Old Trafford / Gorse Hill / Stretford area of Manchester - that would probably come under the Chorlton district in the 19th century.
I lived not far from that road in...

May I just add a general comment to the question "Is searching Jones helpless?"
From my experience with family names Edwards, Roberts and Jones it is a question of patience and perseverance. I have...

Such sad news at this holiday period. Ann helped me many times when I was struggling with obstacles. Commiserations to her family.
David

Christmas Day here as well - a few kms north of Christina
Unfortunately the sun is being to break through the clouds so it is going to a bit warm cooking the turkey and its trimmings.
Have a great...

Lots of inspiration for me in your stories - thanks for sharing
David

Thanks for looking Megan

I'll have to have a look at those papers -hopefully they may show his occupation.

Thanks for looking for me - I had seen that a few years ago.

Hi
Can anyone find Philip Tuson, born in 1862 in Lancashire on the 1881 census? I cannot so am appealing to the brickwall demolishers.
His parents were John and Elspeth (Elgin) and I believe hey...

Any chance of getting the THANKS button back when the move to the new site is complete?
I haven't had any log in problems.

An interesting read Sandy, thanks for sharing.

I am researching one of the twigs on a cousin's family.
From the 1871 and 1881 census returns I discovered Samuel was a Policeman in Cheshire.
I wondered how I could find out about his service...

Hi
I go to the LancsOPC almost every day using a link on the Manchester Lancashire Family History Society Toolbar.
I have just been on LancsOPC and bookmarked the page.
Then I opened a new window...