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Cumberland / Re: Graham of Netherby
« on: Wednesday 20 January 10 08:35 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Mary - Ann,

I did put my email address in the last post, but it appears someone took it out :-s.. apparantly there is a way I can message you through this site somehow.

Ross

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Cumberland / Reali / Graham
« on: Sunday 17 January 10 17:51 GMT (UK)  »
Hi there.

I am very VERY interested in this Reali / Graham information.  I am currently trying to trace my ancestors back like many of you.  I have a Reali family bible that has been passed down through the generations.  Here is a piece of writing from this family bible, written by a descendant at the late end of the 1800 Century. He talks about the first Reali that left Italy for Ireland.

" The first Reali of the Irish branch was born in Italy; when quite a young man, he was converted and became a Protestant.  One of his Uncles was a Roman Catholic Bishop and he was very indignant.  Young Reali’s Estate was confiscated, and he feared being tried by the Inquisition, therefore obtained a post as tutor to a youth whose parents wished to travel.  They went first to Paris, where Reali met an Irish gentleman who invited him and his pupil on a visit to his home in Co. Limerick.  Reali made friends and through their influence became Land Agent to Mr. Oliver of Castle Oliver, Co. Limerick.  Reali married a Miss Graham.  Their son became Land Agent for the Barry family of Ballyclaugh, Kilworth, Co. Cork, and also leased a farm at Ballyclaugh, the date of Lease being 1747.  (Date supplied by R. Reali, son of Joseph Reali.) "

I have managed to put a Reali family tree together and have records of various Reali's from 1806 onwards so not sure which R. Reali supplied the date above, as I have records of many R Reali's!!

Now the family bible draws a complete blank, from the time the first Reali came to Ireland (estimated around the early 1700's, up untill 100 years or so after.

We don't know the Christian name of the first Reali that came to Ireland.  We don't know the Christian name of Miss Graham.  We don't know when or where they got married.  We don't know what children or grandchildren any of these people had.

I'd be very interested to see ANY information relating to this Reali/Graham thread.  Please please contact me at ..

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I'd also be able to supply any information if needed.

Thanks,

Ross Harrington

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