Hello Gwyn, Here are some Dally's from Gordon Beavington's 1851 CD, but not strictly from the FOD: Newnham 1851 DALLY Thomas 40 Ag. Lab Newnham Ann 34 Saul Daniel 7 Newnham George 4 Newnham James 2 Newnham DALLY Jane Married 25 Forest of Dean DAVIS Elizabeth Ann Lodger 11 Scholar Cork Ireland Charles Lodger 8 Scholar Cork Joseph 5 Lodger Scholar Newnham Newent 1851 APPERLEY William Widow/er 50 Wood Cutter Newton DALLY John Lodger 28 Basket Maker Newton Mary 27 Newton William 2 Newton Mary Ann 4m ? Newton DALLY William 54 Basket Maker Herefordshire Howcaple ? Caroline 55 Linton Charlotte 17 Newent Eliza 14 Scholar Newent BEALE William 29 Ag Lab Newent Amy 35 ? Newent DALLEY Mary Lodger 21 outdoor Labourer Newent BUNDY Margaret at nurse 4m Newent Best Wishes, Malcolm

Hi Listers, Hopefully one of you can offer some insight into this one which has been puzzling me for a while... During my family history research I have unearthed a number of certificates over recent months {birth, marriage etc} most of which for the St. Briavel area of the F.o.D. and all of which have dual languages on them, namely English & Welsh..... I know St. Briavels and certain other areas are right near/on the border, so my question is this, does anyone know just what the offical or day to day language of that area was through the centuries....was there ever a time they all spoke Welsh perhaps? I look forward to your responses with interest... Tks Dave Cheltenham --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.282 / Virus Database: 150 - Release Date: 25/09/2001