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*[http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/bldept/apac/saalg/issue3.pdf "Children of the Raj"] (pdf) by Vyvyen Brendon (2006) has some references to Anglo Indian children
*[http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/bldept/apac/saalg/issue3.pdf "Children of the Raj"] (pdf) by Vyvyen Brendon (2006) has some references to Anglo Indian children
*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2002/dec/09/britishidentity.india "White Mischief"] by William Dalrymple in ''The Guardian'' (9 Dec 2002).  The author of ''White Mughals'' writes about the book and mixed marriages in India.
*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2002/dec/09/britishidentity.india "White Mischief"] by William Dalrymple in ''The Guardian'' (9 Dec 2002).  The author of ''White Mughals'' writes about the book and mixed marriages in India.
*India List [http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/india/2008-03/1205053809 thread] about attitudes to mixed marriages.
*This India List [http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/india/2007-02/1170909640  thread] is about mixed marriages.
*This India List [http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/india/2008-03/1205053809 thread] is about attitudes to mixed marriages.
*Alistair Mcgowan’s story from [http://www.bbc.co.uk/whodoyouthinkyouare/past-stories/alistair-mcgowan.shtml  Who Do You Think You Are?]
*Alistair Mcgowan’s story from [http://www.bbc.co.uk/whodoyouthinkyouare/past-stories/alistair-mcgowan.shtml  Who Do You Think You Are?]
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See also


Definition of Anglo-Indian

Section 366 of the Constitution of India (1950) states

“"An Anglo-Indian means a person whose father or any of whose other male progenitors in the male line is or was of European descent, but who is domiciled within the territory of India and is or was born within such territory of parents habitually resident therein and not established there for temporary purposes only."

This definition is a constitutional one and makes no reference to female ancestry. It has been argued as being somewhat limited and it is not unusual for those with such European descent lying in the female line to regard their ancestress as Anglo Indian for genealogical purposes.


FIBIS Fact Files No 1

Researching Anglo-Indian Ancestry 2009 21pp.
Essential for any family historian with blended ethnicity. The booklet contains two expanded and updated articles previously published in the FIBIS Journal: "The children of John Company : the Anglo-Indians" by Geraldine Charles, and "A Luso-Indian voyage" by Cliff Pereira. These two authorities provide invaluable information: definitions of the various terms used for those of mixed race in the Indian sub-continent, a brief background history of these communities, reading lists, and, by using their own families as a basis, a demonstration of how to effectively research Anglo-Indian ancestors.
Available from the FIBIS Shop. Also available from the FIBIS representative in Australia, Sylvia Murphy (refer FIBIS Committee).

Recommended reading

  • Bear, Laura Lines of the Nation (New York: Columbia, 2007) [essential but uncomfortable reading for Anglo-Indians with railway roots].
  • See also list of titles under the “Anglo-Indians” section of FIBIS Society Reading List


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