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The surname of RUSH was derived from the Old French word 'rous' a nickname for one with red-hair. Surnames having a derivation from nicknames form the broadest and most miscellaneous class of surnames, encompassing many different types of origin. The most typical classes refer adjectivally to the general physical aspect of the person concerned, or to his character. Many nicknames refer to a man's size or height, while others make reference to a favoured article of clothing or style of dress. Many surnames derived from the names of animals and birds. In the Middle Ages ideas were held about the characters of other living creatures, based on observation, and these associations were reflected and reinforced by large bodies of folk tales featuring animals behaving as humans.The name in Ireland is O'Ruis, and as such is found chiefly in County Monaghan. In Mayo, where the name is found as RUSH, it is the name of a sept of the Ui Fiachra called O'Luachra. The name was taken to Ireland by English settlers in medieval times. Early records of the name mention Anthony Rush, who registered at Oxford University in 1554. When the sparse Irish population began to increase it became necessary to broaden the base of personal identification by moving from single names to a more definite nomenclature. The prefix MAC was given to the father's christian name, or O to that of a grandfather or even earlier ancestor. In 1561 Thomas O'Rushe appears as an official letter carrier, and Tadhag O'Rushe appears in the County Dublin Fiants of 1566. Thomas Rush married Elizabeth Smyth at St. James's, Clerkenwell, London in 1600. Hugh Massie and Thomasine Rushe were married at the same church in the year 1638. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armour.

Sullivan already done - check back!! and Keegan

Please could you look at the following surnames for me.
Faraday
Farady
Farrelly
Keegan
Mackevoy
Sullivan
Rush

Many thanks

Bridget

hi theresa could you please look for the names mckeown, and lynn thank you somerset man

wow quick work there ladies!! thanks a lot x x x

Thank you. He was in the 88th Connaught Rangers.

Seaver Surname Origin
(Origin Gaelic) Saibher, rich; Sever, local, a town in France.

Surname: Seeviour
Recorded in a number of spelling forms including Seavers, Seevers, Seviour, Sevier, Siveyor, Sivier, and Seeviour, this unusual and interesting name is Dutch, English, and French. It is or rather was occupational, and in medieval times denoted a manufacturer or merchant of wooden (and later metal), sieves. The derivation being from the Old English pre 7th Century word 'sifa', and the French 'sieve'. Introduced into England by the Norman Invaders of 1066, the surprising number of spellings of the surname in use today, indicates the early importance of the occupation. Examples of the surname recordings taken from surviving church registers of the diocese of Greater London include: Margrett Sevvyer, who married George Godfrey at the church of St Benets, Pauls Wharf, on February 2nd 1625, and Elizabeth Sevier, the daughter of Thomas Sevier, who was christened on November 16th 1673, at St. Botolph's without Aldgate. A coat of arms granted in The Netherlands, has the blazon of a gold field, charged with an oak tree proper, and in chief two gold knights spurs. The first recorded spelling of the family name is believed to be that of Edith Siviere. This was dated 1274, in the charters known as the Hundred Rolls of the county of Essex, during the reign of King Edward 1st of England, 1272 - 1307. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

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The name Purcell actually means pig or piglet. This is because it is derived from the name of a swineherd. It is derived from porcel which is derived from porcus which is Latin for pig. Families with this surname were first found in Surrey where they were settled from early times. In fact the Duke of Normandy granted them lands in gratitude for their heroic assistance in 1066 A.D at the Battle of Hastings.

There are several well known personalities with the surname Purcell. Daniel Purcell was the younger brother of Henry Purcell and a composer. Edward Mills Purcell is a Nobel prize winner and an outstanding physicist. Joe Purcell is a former Arkansas governor. John Purcell was a recipient of the Victoria Cross. Dominic Purcell is an Australian actor. Andrew Purcell is an American mathematician.

this sure took a lot of finding!!!

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REPORT ON THE SURNAME KIELEY

This distribution analysis is based on information extracted from the Tithe Composition Applotment Books compiled between 1823 and 1838 as well as Griffith's Valuation (1848 to 1864). It covers most of the leaseholders of titheable land recorded in the Tithe Applotment Books plus every householder and occupier of land recorded in Griffith's Valuation, with the exception of Dublin City where large numbers of occupiers were omitted from the survey.

In all 29,229 different surnames are covered with a precise parish location for the 915,543 householders recorded in Griffith's Valuation. A total of 3,008 Civil Parishes were researched and the surname Kieley was discovered in 0.13% of these or 4 parishes.

When tracing Irish ancestors you may encounter cases where the deletion, addition or alternation of prefixes such as 0', Mc, Mac etc. occur within a family tree. For this reason all such prefixes are appended to this report if they occurred. In addition you should not ignore material simply because a different spelling is recorded. Most surnames found in Ireland have a number of spelling variations. By way of an example there follows a list of similar sounding names to Kieley, with the number of Civil Parishes where each occurred:

Kaile 1, Kaily 1, Kaley 1, Keal 5, Keale 1, Kealey 3, Keally 8, Kealy 181, Keel 4, Keele 2, Keeley 12, Keely 138, Keheely 1, Kehely 6, Kehily 4, Keil 3, Keiley 7, Keilly 19, Keily 145, Kel ,k 8, Kelay 1, Kell 21, Kellie 1, Kelloe 1, Kellow 1, Kelly 2101, Keloy 1, Kieley 4, Kielly 12, Kiely 147, Kihil 1, Kilawee 2, Kile 4, Kiley 36, Kill 5, Killawee 2, Killea 1, Killee 2, Killey 1, Killow 1, Killy 1, Kilwee 1, Kle 1, Kyle 107, Kyley 2, Kyly 1 .

It is not intended to imply a definite inter-relationship between all of these surnames but it may alert some readers to certain possibilities.

The following list reveals the numerical strength as well as the location by Civil Parish [Poor Law Union] and Barony of the surname Kieley for the years indicated. The omission of a number in the first column reveals the presence of the surname Kieley in that parish when the exact count is unknown. This also applies in cases where a second year is printed (in brackets) to show the presence of the name Kieley in a parish at an earlier date. Embedded question marks are used to alert you to possible variations in spellings between different records.

Surname: Kieley County Cork:-
Clonfert [Kanturk] Duhallow, 1852 (1826).

Surname: Kieley County Limerick:-
1 Mungret [Limerick] Pubblebrien, 1850 (1822).

Surname: Kieley County Tipperary:-
3 Inishlounaght [Clogheen] Iffa and Offa East, 1850 (1826).
1 Kilgrant [Clonmel] Iffa and Offa East, 1850.

Mac, Mc or O' etc. prefix, not recorded with this surname

One more, please: Seavers

Hi Teresa,
Could you add Purcell to your lengthy task
Thanks

Hi Ladies,
I'd be very greatful if you could tell me the origin of the name Kehily please... The relatives we know about were from the Dublin area.
Many Thanks Claire

Irish Reynolds
The Irish Reynolds ancestral line is the most common of the Reynolds inhabitants in the United States. A Gaelic name, it's usually anglicized from the common English one. In Irish, it is MacRaghnaill, which derives from the Gaelic of Randal or Reginald. The Reynolds surname originates in and around County Leitrim, where the name was rather influential prior to the seventeenth century. Throughout Ireland's rich history, the Reynolds family name was a prominent one and even today, County Leitrim is still the principal stronghold of the name, nearly half the people in Ireland so called hailing from that area.

As with many Irish families, the Reynolds began emigrating from Ireland in two fronts, early on in America's history, as they settled in the northeast prior to the American Revolution and during the "Great Irish Famine", where millions of Irish Catholics came to North America.

Definition: A patronymic surname meaning "son of Reynold." The given name Reynold derives from the Germanic name Reginold composed of the elements "ragin" = counsel, advice and "wald" = rule.

Surname Origin: English

Alternate Surname Spellings: REYNOLDSON, REYNOLD

thank you to both Ann and Teresa for that information, i'm sorry i have only just seen the thread. thank you very much, very useful info. i beleive mine to have been from Meath so it makes sense. thanks again,
Leanne.x

My Mothers side came over from Ireland during the potato famine,and some went to America. Their name, REYNOLDS.
Thank you so much.

Thank you for your suggestions regarding Gladney posted on 17th January. Sorry, this thanks is rather late.
Frances

Thanks for looking for Penston

Regards
Linda

this is he!!!


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BERNARD LAW VISCOUNT MONTGOMERY Pedigree
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Event(s):
Birth: 17 NOV 1887 Lambeth, London, England

Christening:
Death: 24 MAR 1976

Burial:


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Parents:
Father: HENRY HUTCHINSON MONTGOMERY Family
Mother: MAUD FARRAR


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Messages:
Refers to two types of entries: 1. Entries with pre-1500 birth or marriage dates, royalty, or nobility are available on film 1,126,128. The entries are arranged alphabetically. 2. All other entries were specially processed and have limited access. Direct descendants can contact: Temple Department, Special Services, 50 E. North Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT 84150-6400, USA.


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Source Information:
Batch Number: T990275
Sheet: 00
Source Call No.: SIS Type: Book

well why not do a check and find out for sure!!!!