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Offline lasa73

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Can anyone help with research in India
« on: Sunday 25 October 15 14:33 GMT (UK) »
Hi
I keep hitting walls with looking into my ancestors from India.  There were a few generations there from the UK and im stuck.  Let me know if you think you can.  Thanks

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Re: Can anyone help with research in India
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 25 October 15 14:35 GMT (UK) »
Some Indian records are found online but you haven't mentioned any dates.

Have a look at the Indian resources here-
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/other-countries-resources/
Away sorting out DNA matches... I may be gone for some time many years!

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Re: Can anyone help with research in India
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 25 October 15 14:47 GMT (UK) »
Best place to start?
Families in British India Society: www.fibis.org

Click on "Research Your Ancestors" and "Search Database".
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