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Subject: Re: [Ireland-Roots] Irish naming system
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:50:11 EST
Here is the Irish/UK naming pattern often posted on Fermanagh-Gold:
1st son for the father's father
2nd son for the mother's father
3rd son after the father
4th son for the father's eldest brother
1st daughter for the mother's mother
2nd daughter for the father's mother
3rd daughter after the mother
4th daughter for the mother's eldest sister
It was fairly true through the 1800's and prior, but how far back I don't
know. This pattern was not always exact such as in cases of a favorite
relative's recent death but can be a good guide for starters when trying to figure
out what MAY be an unknown parent or sibling name.
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