John Roberts runs the Inland Waterway Index, an index of canal and river boatmen and allied trades. He can only be contacted by snail mail and at 52, St. Andrews road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands UK B75 6UH He is inundated with enquiries, replies can take several months so be patient. You MUST include an SAE. (My stressing) Phil in Hales Owen >Does anyone have a list of families asociated with the canal boats of the >midlands? >Thanks in advance >Aileen Durn