Hi to everyone, I am new to this list and I am researching my 6xgreat grandfather who has a name that I have been unable to trace at all except for his descendants. The furthest back I can get is in Whitby Yorkshire where he had a son. Nathanial BRUCEWATER also spelt BREWSWATER, BRUISEWATER and a few other ways, was a sailor and the only mention of him is the birth of his son Marshall. in 1770. There is no record of a birth or marraige or death of Nathanial in Whitby so it looks like he just popped in and fathered a son and popped back out again. The name sounds Scottish to me and I am hoping that someone on the list can help me, Any suggestions would be greatfully received. I am at a total dead end with the name. Kind regards Jennifer in Australia