Don: You are discussing the Irish system I presume. The Scottish naming system was quite different. The first son was always called after the Father's Father. The first daughter after the Mother's Mother. I hope in this case you are right. I would hate to have you disappointed. Irene Esson, West Vancouver, BC Canada DMCNEIL1937@aol.com wrote: > Hello Pat - - - I really want to thank you for your kindly and informative > reply to my > request for info on g-g-grampa McNeil. I think the listing you provided was > him. > The year of birth was perfect, location was good, the names of his mother and > father were most positive because back in those old days, your first son was > named > for your father. William's father was George and his 1st son was named George. > Also, back in those days, many men married a woman of the first name of their > mom. His mother was Agnes and he married an Agnes. That was also done by my > g-grampa and my grampa. So, I think the info you provided was accurate. I > really do > thank you for your kindly help. Bless you and yours. Don McNeil