Dear Shelly:
I have been researching the Edkins Family name and have found out there are essentially 6 branches. All of them have roots in the County of Warwickshire England. A vital source for you might be Kieth Edkins. He maintains an extensive online connection to Edkins throughout the world. If you can track Gail down through her ancestry. you might be able to find the region your brother is currently in. Lots of luck. Glenn E Edkins