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Ireland / Reilly vs O'Reilly
« on: Friday 29 April 11 04:18 BST (UK)  »
When they came to the U.S., Reilly and O'Reilly was spelled every which way, ex. Riley and O'Riley.

What spelling was the norm in Ireland in the mid 1800s and why the difference (and usage)reasons between Reilly and O'Reilly?

My gggrandfather Patrick O'Riley was said to have changed his surname to Reilly (after arriving in the U.S.) because it was "more elegant".

Should it have been Reilly or O'Reilly to begin with?

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Meath / Where in Dunshaughlin?
« on: Friday 29 April 11 03:46 BST (UK)  »
My gggrandfather, Patrick Reilly, was born Oct 30, 1831 to James Reilly and Mary Mooney but for location, all we know is it was Dunshaughlin. I don't know if he was referring to the townland of Dunshaughlin or the entire parish. I registered with one online service, searched and came up with several results, but to view any of them I had to pay a minimum of 5 euros just to look. No refund if the record was his (or his parents). This seems a very silly and expensive way to research your ancestors in Ireland. Are there any services online that could provide me with more information before I have to pay?

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