Lalbach

[Psychol333]

My great great grandfather was listed as a retired army vet in the 1901 census and my great grandfather was born in Madras. G G Grandfather maned his house Lalbach when he moved back here. The only traces i can find are a Dutch site talking about Lalbach fort and some botanical gardens in Bangalore.
Does anyone have any idea was Lalbach a fort. If so, when and where?
Thankyou

[liverpool annie]

Hi Psychol333 and welcome to RootsChat!

This is a wonderful site that you may give you some ideas ... ! If you posted some names and dates maybe somebody can help you further !

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~clday/

Annie 

[Psychol333]

Thankyou
These are the details I have gleaned from the 1901 UK census
My Great Great Grandfather George Western (born Westminster ~ 1836) was a Vetinary Surgeon in the Army Madras, living in a house called Lalbach, Teddington. Married to Margaret Susan, Born British subject in India ~1838. Their sons Alexander (born India ~1860), George Frederick (born Madras ~1862), Cyril/Cecel (born Sangor ~1864). George Frederick married Amelie Anne McAdam from British Guyana (duaughter of Scottish plantation owner).

Any help would be much appreciated.
I am new to all of this.

[M.T.H]

Hi Psycol333,

You might be interested in this entry from the Times of July 4th 1890.

Marriages: On the 2nd of July,at Holy Trinity,West-hill,Wandsworth,ALEXANDER JAMES,eldest son of GEORGE WESTERN,retired Veterinary Surgeon,Madras Army,to HELEN,youngest daughter of the late JAMES EVANS of Peckham.

Regards,Mick

[Psychol333]

Thankyou Mick
How did you find this?
Regards

[M.T.H]

No problem!

The Times digital archive is available through some county libraries in the UK, you might like to have a look at this thread;

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,86255.msg362995.html#msg362995

Regards,Mick

[Psychol333]

Many thanks again,
Have found Albert James Western's Obituary
George Western's graduation as a vet and
possibly his father George's career as RN Commander taking passengers to India, previously as Lietenant commander on HMS Spy.

Lots to investigate

[M.T.H]

Great stuff!

Good luck with the rest of your search.

Regards,Mick

[liverpool annie]

Now you've got the hang of it Psychol333 ......
you can start doing look-ups for everybody else!!

Good for you - enjoy your new toy!!

Annie