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Farley Family History
Farley Genealogy & Family TreeFarley is an English name from Somerset, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English roots fearn ("fern") and leah ("wood clearing") and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--William de Ferlecheia--was recorded in 1189.
Other spellings include "Farleigh." Notable people with the surname include American comedian Chris Farley (Saturday Night Live, Tommy Boy, Beverly Hills Ninja), American reality television personality Jenni Farley (Jersey Shore, Snooki & JWOWW), and American basketball player Dick Farley (Syracuse Nationals, Detroit Pistons). The first Farleys to come to America were Thomas and Jane Farley in Virginia in 1623.
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Farley Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Sicily Farley -- --, 1595 December 0, 1635 England
- Thomas Farley -- --, 1648 June 7, 1716 England
- Hannah Elizabeth H Farley -- --, 1902 September 0, 1980
- Hannah Farley -- --, 1728 November 24, 1803
- Elizabeth Farley -- --, 1721 April 25, 1736 Massachusetts
Farley Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Virginia Farley -- --, 1894 May 7, 1981 Virginia
- Obediance Farley -- --, 1790 December 0, 1860 Virginia
- Stephen Farley -- --, 1762 July 5, 1838 Virginia
- James Lewis Farley -- --, 1828 December 20, 1902 Tennessee
- Jeremiah Farley -- --, 1755 December 0, 1843 Virginia
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