Dear Listers, I have rejoined the list after a break and would appreciate any clues comments etc on what has been a brick wall for some time. I have traced my Oakley lineage back to possibly a christening recorded at Oakley in 1734. The Christening is in the register as "William Oakely The 23rd of February". Adjacent records state details of parents etc in the usual manner, but not in the case of William Oakely. Does anyone have any explanations why this might have been the case? Regards Reg Oakley "When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the Human Race." H.G. Wells.