I am writing a family history book and would like to include some ancient history of my ancestors in Oberfranken, Bavaria. My name origin is from the Fichtelgebirge area, somewhat west of Bamberg & Bayreuth. Does anyone know what Germanic tribes lived there before the Frankish invasion? Also I am told that the Fichelgebirge area has their own dilect that is different from the dilect of Bamberg,Bayreuth and Nurnberg. Any info would be great. I am told that the dilect is that of Nordbairisch where Bamberg,Bayreuth and Nuremberg the dilect is called OstFranlisch. The dilect that is spoken in the Fichtelgebirge (Fir Mountains) is the same dilect spoken around Regensburg, Naab and the Northern Bohemian Forest. I would appreciate any info. Thanks. Gerald Kisabeth ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com