Hi Dianne, A hind(or Hynd) was usually hired at the local hiring fair. He was a skilled farm worker, usually a ploughman, who was required to provide a women farm worker, often his wife or daughter. In return he recieved a home,a small garden for his use and a wage. I am researching in the same areas, have you seen the new "Maxton 2000" publication by Charles Denoon. I have just purchased and not finished reading it, ut it has two pages about Riddeltonhill, an estate in Maxton parish. Good luck in your search, Jane-Ellen Researching Handyside,Currie, Hardie and Hastie in the Maxton area. -----Original Message----- From: Brian & Dianne Dixon <bddixon@inet.net.nz> To: BORDER-L@rootsweb.com <BORDER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, October 20, 2000 8:36 PM Subject: Parish Records, Roxburghshire >Hi there, >I am currently reading a film covering the Lilliesleaf, Linton, Makerston and Maxton >Parish records, Roxburghshire. >The occupations for a lot of the men are listed as 'hind'. >Also, my 3 x G.Grandfather is listed as a steward at Riddletonhill. >Can anyone enlighten as to what these occupations were and can anyone help me find >Riddletonhill on the map. > >Thanking you,Dianne Dixon, >New Zealand. > > >==== BORDER Mailing List ==== >The Border Names Newsletter contact boglelodge@yahoo.com for details. >