Sarah Staple who married George Dobie or Dobbie, daughter of Samuel Staple, Esq., an officer, R.N., was born in London 1741, died Oct, 29, 1787, and was buried in the churchyard at St George's-in-the-East, London; being registered as from St. Saviour's Southwark, but no record of her appears in the registers of that parish. Samuel Staple died on board "the Grafton" at the siege of Pondicherry. He appears to have had sons, Edward, Griffiths, and Walsingham, officers, R.N. They had adventures in America and the West Indies and died in those parts. In June 1786, one of them is mentioned, without a name, as long lost, though possibly living, and as only survivor of his brothers. This is in connection with Halifax, Nova Scotia. Arms of Staple are, three staples proper; field not known, and inquired for. The register of marriage of Sarah Staple, March 1, 1766, is also wanted.

Information will oblige, addressed Box No 62, Post Office, Derby, or to "N & Q", respecting this family.

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