I am trying to trace my mother's family as far as I can. I am from Trinidad, currently living in Canada. I know that my grandmother, Marie Piper was the daughter of Richard Piper and Isabel Dyett. Richard's father was Captain John Piper from Montserrat. Richard had two brothers, John and Charles, and a sister whose name I do not know.
My grandmother married Charles Simmonds and my mother's name was Kathleen Simmonds. The Pipers are related to the Lovings of Montserrat.
I would like to know if there are any Pipers or Simmonds still in the Montserrat community (perhaps in another island because of the volcanic activity) who may be related. I would also like to trace the family back as far as I can - the Piper name is known in England as well.
I would greatly appreciate any help from anyone who knows the family or family name.
Thank you.
Michael Crichlow, Ontario, Canada.