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Cleary is an ancient Irish surname which comes from the word "chleirich" meaning clerk or cleric.Who have we missed?
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Philip Cleary died 1989, married Esther Lewis (died1942?) had 5 children - James, Frank, John, Patricia and Philip (born 8th August 1940). Children were placed in an orphanage and he remarried and had another 6? children.
Ella Josephine Cleary Father Was William Cleary
My great great grandmother AGNES FARRELLY BIRTHDATE 1880 Ireland Married Name Wallace Death 28 May 1912 Waterfall NSW Australia Anyone have information on her please advise
Michael Austin Cleary Born: 1813 In: Tallow, Waterford, Ireland Died: May 1 1889 (at age ?~76?) In: Coburg, Victoria, Australia
I m Juan Cleary Live in Santiago, Chile, South America On march I m going to visit Ireland Want to know anything about my ancestors Regards
(Part 1 of 3) The Clearly name has a long history in Ireland, but now DNA and some recorded history says its origin is from the north-west region of the Emerald Island. The Clearly story [dominated by DNA tribal marker R1b-L513, Subgroup D2] can trace their beginnings to the Finn Valley in Donegal, Ireland from 50 BCE. Perhaps the journey begins with the Clanna Dedad; Deda, son of Sen or Deda Mac Sin. The Cleary surname (which may be a variation of Clark) origin is from the Cenél Conaill [R1b-L513, Subgroup D] who found the Dál Fiatach.
(Part 2 of 3) A group will also found the Kingdom of Ercing in Wales as trade with Romans will become essential around 300 CE. But how could this be? Recent discoveries from DNA testing are unlocking the migration patterns of Celtic tribes as late as 800 CE to 1200 CE. The Cleary story begins in pre-history Ireland but this line and many of his kin will move to Wales, then travel to Brittany, France during the Dark Ages.
(Part 3 of 3) Discover their newly found untold story and how forgotten texts bring their story back to life. From the ebook, “The Tribe Within” learn how DNA unfolds this amazing tale and if you look in the right places, how history narrates this evidence. There is another written account of their story, but it is camouflaged in smoke and myth – it will become the tales of King Arthur. Come follow in the footsteps of Deda Mac Sin and visit https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/401207
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