My first cousin twice removed. His mother, Margaret Joynt Nally, was the only child of the ten children of David Joynt and Bridget McDermott to remain in Ireland-Ashfield Demesne, Beagh parish, Galway. Hoping to find links to this family. I will post outline chart in next post. All of the Irish records for this surname are spelled Nelly, but when they came to U.S. all records spelled the surname Nally. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, May 3, 1928 P.J. Nally Passes Burial Tuesday Colony of 1856. Lived in Community for 40 Years. Was Recently Paralyzed. P.J. Nally, whose condition was mentioned in the last issue of the Democrat, died at his home in this city last Saturday night. He suffered a stroke of paralysis Wednesday, another the following day and a third Saturday. He never regained consciousness. The funeral was held Tuesday morning. Services were conducted in the Assumption church, the rector, Rev. J.G. Murtagh officiating. Father Murtagh spoke at some length of man's helplessness in many ways. From early childhood until death he is constantly in need of God's guidance and assistance. He is taught his religious duties by the aid of divine revelation and the teachings of Christ who made the supreme sacrifice on the cross that all might attain eternal salvation. The good pastor found Mr. Nally strongly attached to his faith and eager to comply with his religious obligations. The burial was in the family lot in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were Wm. H.J. Steiner, John J. Steil, W.I. Brannagan, Joe Mulroney, W.T. McNally and David Joynt. A large number of old friends were in attendance. Patrick Joseph Nally, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Nally, was born in the county of Galway, Ireland, March 17, 1866. His age was 62. When he was 16 he came to the United States. He was in the employ of M.F. Kerwick as a tradesman for many years. Some time ago he engaged in business for himself. He was married in this city August 14, 1888 to Miss Jane Nicholson. Two sons and two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Nally. All survive. They are Mrs. M.T. [Mary] Anderson of Fremont, Nebraska, W.H. [William Harold] of New York City, R.J. [Raymond J] of Chicago and Miss Veronica, who has been living at Omaha. Mrs. Nally passed away in this city two years ago. Mr. Nally's death is also mourned by one sister-Mrs. P.J. Collins [Catherine] of Emmetsburg, and by three brothers-James and Thomas of Emmetsburg and Ed of Kansas City. The writer knew Mr. Nally for more than 40 years and always found him genial, ready, friendly and off handed. He kept well posted on general affairs. He was a capable worker and he had long and exacting experience as a tradesman. He was a loving father and his zeal for the welfare of his sons and his daughters was warmly reciprocated by them. They grew useful and honorable members of society and all are taking successfully and with honor their places in business and social affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Nally both passed away at a comparatively early age in life. It must have been comforting to them as death called them from their earthly scenes to realize that those whom they were leaving were so well prepared to push onward in life's journey without their guidance or assistance. They have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sorrow. Cathy Joynt Labath Researching Joynt/Joint surname anywhere, anytime http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cmlabath/joynt.htm