Hi Bruce, Many thanks, that's the place. I’ve now managed to place its whereabouts on a modern map. Thanks again, Christine From: Bruce McDowall Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 12:33 AM To: Christine Benson Cc: Dumfries&Galloway Mailing List Subject: Re: [DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY] Help in interpreting birthplace Hi Christine, I wonder if it may be Howcleuch or Howcleugh, or another older spelling? You can find it toward the bottom of the map at: http://maps.nls.uk/os/6inch/view/?sid=74426682 You will need to zoom in (by double-clicking) on a point about mid way between the N of St MUNGO (the parish indication) and the bottom of the map. Regards, Bruce On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Christine Benson <[email protected]> wrote: Hi All, I am struggling to read a death certificate from Scotland's People. The deceased was born at ?ewchugh, St. Mungo, Dumfries-shire. I have found St. Mungo just north of Kettleholm. I presume that is right but I can't find any clues to the first word. The cause of death is given as rheumatism. Unpleasant, yes, especially with limited pain-killers but fatal? Any ideas greatly appreciated. Christine ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message