I wonder if someone can solve this mystery in Melrose. What or where is 'Boatsheill' ? Is it an occupation or a place?, a Google search reveals nothing Recorded in Melrose are the following on my MERCER line - Melrose - Register of baptisms 7 October 1678 George Mercer, Boatshiell, a son named James; w. James Wauch, Andro Mercer. Services of Heirs, Roxburghshire. 1636-1847. General Service of John Mercer, writer in Melross, to his father George Mercer, Boatsheil, portioner of Darnick General Service of George Mercer, Boatshiell, younger of Darnick, to his granduncle Andrew Mercer, Boatshiell Thanks for any help Rob