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greatauntoftriplets

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2. My ancestors were among them.

Reply to jgo (Original post)

Wed May 1, 2024, 09:01 AM

May 1

All people in Ireland with my surname are said to be descended from two Anglo-Norman men who were part of he invasion.

Thanks for posting this history lesson.

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On This Day: Normans invade Ireland, many merging with native Gaels, now with common surnames - May 1, 1169 [View all] jgo May 1 OP

Thank you, I wondered about certain Irish names and their mainland counter parts, especially Fitzgerald Shellback Squid May 1 #1

My ancestors were among them. greatauntoftriplets May 1 #2

Not content with taking over England in 1066 Redleg May 1 #3

It makes one wonder why anyone would be proud of having Norman blood. DavidDvorkin May 1 #4

Well, I suppose people admire and respect the conquerors Redleg May 2 #5