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Title: Help! Have you heard of this name?
Post by: Patzy_C on Friday 08 May 15 19:55 BST (UK)

Hi everyone.
Ive found a ancestor who`s real name I don't know. Within his family & locals he was known as Sarcy/Sarsy ,,, pronounced Sar-see.
Has anyone heard of this name, is it a nickname or short for something else?
Many thanks Patzy.

Title: Re: Help! Have you heard of this name?
Post by: chinakay on Friday 08 May 15 20:05 BST (UK)

What time frame are we talking about? Could it be Sarsfield? Like this guy, who's pretty famous?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Sarsfield,_1st_Earl_of_Lucan

Cheers,
China

Title: Re: Help! Have you heard of this name?
Post by: Patzy_C on Friday 08 May 15 20:26 BST (UK)

Hey China  :)
I think you may have something there.... My family who vaguely remember him tell me its a nickname and his real name could have been PATRICK CALLAGHAN but I cant find a birth for Patrick so I thought Id post.
When I first found out about Sarcy c1918 I sensed resentment as he was born while out of wedlock. Im told Sarcy ran away as a young boy and no-one has heard or seen of him since.
Thanks Patzy