Marjorie Gavin has kindly sent me the obituary of George HOBKIRK (a baker and corn merchant of Hawick) who died in 1877. It inter alia states that he and his brothers spent their youth (from about 1810 to about 1830 or so) in the Ale Water District. Can anybody enlighten me: 1. Which Parishes does Ale Water encompass? 2. Are there any articles on it on the internet? 3. Are there any publications that contain information on it and it's inhabitants in the 18th and 19th centuries? Any relevant information/guidance will be gratefully received. Peter Stone stone@futurest.co.za SOUTH AFRICA