Sorry I cant help as this is not a part of Wiltshire I am familiar with. My Wiltshire days were spent in Corsham in the 1950s when my only modes of transport were Shanks's pony or an old bike. Regards Harry ----- Original Message ----- From: GBPrather@aol.com To: harry.tadd@virgin.net Cc: Wessex-plus-l@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [WSX] Eaton Water, Wilts. Hi Harry, Thanks for the info. on Water Eaton House... !!! My grandfather that came to America was born in 1604 at Eaton Water, Wilts. (or Water Eaton, Wilts.) I have been to England many times in the past and visited old family sites, such as Inglesham, Latton, Stanton St.Bernard ... all in Wilts. but I was never able to find Eaton Water (or Water Eaton). Do you know how old Water Eaton House is ??? My Prater family was supposted to be at Eaton Water, Wilts. (Water Eaton) for many generations. My grandfather, John Prater, Esq. was also supposed to have been born there. Could it be, that they were living at Water Eaton House... ? Being born "gentry" of the time, John Prater, Esq. was said to have owned large acreages of land in and around Eaton Water, Wilts. I know that you may not be able to answer these questions but I wanted to pose them anyway in hopes of getting your thoughts. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP !!!! Gary Benton Prather a Yank from Frisco, Texas USA