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Deciphering a name on Tithe Records?

  • 16-12-2014 12:37am
    #1
    montgo
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    Patrick Neal is the name transcribed, but could it be Patrick Real on # 21 on this Tithe Record. If you look at #2, Cornelius Ryan, the Ryan is similar to the N or R on #21.


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  • #2
    Jellybaby1
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    I would have gone for Neal too until I noticed Cornelius Ryan. However, I have also heard of the surname 'Nyan'. So unless you can look at the previous or next page to check more of the handwriting, I'm afraid I can't make up my mind.


  • #3
    montgo
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    Many thanks.
    Here are all the records for this townland. Look at the name under Ryan, maybe Widow Rainsberry, similar letter of N/R.


  • #4
    Coolnabacky1873
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    It does look like it could be Real.

    MacLysaght (The Surnames of Ireland, p.263) says that Real is a variation of Ryle/Riall, a name mostly associated with Kerry. So it is in the right part of the country.


  • #5
    montgo
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    Thanks Coolnabacky.
    On Griffiths, there was a Patrick & James Raile (1st time I have seen that spelling) in Ballynaclogh but no Neal. So maybe it should be Patrick Real.


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