Article by Peter Saul on Saul surname

Hi all

I would like to thank Peter Saul for his interesting article on the distribution of the Saul name in Soul Search (Aug 2006). This kind of research does help us when we are researching our individual families. I am researching my Sall/Saul family from Cawston. The village/location of Salle is very close to Cawston, so my challenge is to trace my family back and see where it takes me.

I have found that the family name pre 1800 was 90% spelt Sall. However, by the 1850s, the new generation were using Saul and the use of Sall was completely gone by 1901. In particular, I am basing this knowlege on parish and manorial records. I do wonder that these changes were effected by literate people recording the family name, such as rectors and court recorders. I would appreciate any observations by others. It is much food for thought. Peter's research is much appreciated.

Lorraine Saul Stacker
Emu Plains NSW Australia