Nancy reported from the Yorkville Enquirer 1857: "We regret to learn that ALEXANDER NOBLE, a youth of about 15 years of age and the oldest son of MR. A. NOBLE, of our district, was accidentally drowned on Friday last, the 27th, in the Savannah River. He was alone and supposed to have fallen out of the batteau." A batteau or bateau (preferred spelling) is a light river boat with flat bottom and tapering ends. Enjoy, Jim Webb