I might be stating the obvious ..... I assume that you are aware that in Ireland, the surnames Walsh, Welch and Welsh are anglisised forms of Breathnach ( meaning a Breton or Welsh man. This was the original name given to Welsh (from Wales) supporters of Strongbow's Anglo Norman invasion of Ireland from 1180 on. Breathnach, the original version of the name is still a quite common name here in Ireland. Kind regards, Stuart www.irelandandirish.com/forums The Wild Geese Forums
I should have added (late here in Ireland !!) that Breathnach is pronounced Bra nock which in turn has been anglisised to Brannock. Kind regards, Stuart www.irelandandirish.com/forums The wild Geese Forums -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: 21 January 2007 00:38 To: [email protected] Subject: [IRISH-AMER] Walsh Welch etc. I might be stating the obvious ..... I assume that you are aware that in Ireland, the surnames Walsh, Welch and Welsh are anglisised forms of Breathnach ( meaning a Breton or Welsh man. This was the original name given to Welsh (from Wales) supporters of Strongbow's Anglo Norman invasion of Ireland from 1180 on. Breathnach, the original version of the name is still a quite common name here in Ireland. Kind regards, Stuart www.irelandandirish.com/forums The Wild Geese Forums ====Irish American Mailing List===== Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname Registry at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Sorry to interrupt the conversation but I am not quite sure how to send a new message. Would someone please do me a large favour and look up on the American census the following. My uncle John James Lynch born 28/7/1905 and his wife Margaret nee Shannon born 15/11/1902 in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh went to USA I think after their marriage on 15/4/1935. I don't know where they went. Can anybody help with a starting point. I have checked Ellis Island and they are not there. Any suggestions. Colleen -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Sunday, 21 January 2007 10:55 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IRISH-AMER] Walsh Welch etc. I should have added (late here in Ireland !!) that Breathnach is pronounced Bra nock which in turn has been anglisised to Brannock. Kind regards, Stuart www.irelandandirish.com/forums The wild Geese Forums -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: 21 January 2007 00:38 To: [email protected] Subject: [IRISH-AMER] Walsh Welch etc. I might be stating the obvious ..... I assume that you are aware that in Ireland, the surnames Walsh, Welch and Welsh are anglisised forms of Breathnach ( meaning a Breton or Welsh man. This was the original name given to Welsh (from Wales) supporters of Strongbow's Anglo Norman invasion of Ireland from 1180 on. Breathnach, the original version of the name is still a quite common name here in Ireland. Kind regards, Stuart www.irelandandirish.com/forums The Wild Geese Forums ====Irish American Mailing List===== Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname Registry at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ====Irish American Mailing List===== Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname Registry at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message