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Neely Family History
Neely Genealogy & Family TreeNeely is an Irish name from Galway and Ulster, Ireland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic Mac Conghaile which means "son of the hound." The earliest known ancestor--John McNeely--was recorded in 1686. The family motto is Per virtutem scientamque which means "By virtue knowledge."
Other spellings include "Neilly," "McNeely," "McNeilly," and "MacNeilly." Notable people with the surname include Canadian actor Cam Neely (Dumb & Dumber, Me, Myself & Irene, D2: The Mighty Ducks), American comic book artist Brad Neely (South Park, Wizard People, Dear Reader), and American football player Ralph Neely (Dallas Cowboys). The first Neely to come to America was Samuel Neely in South Carolina in 1812.
Neely Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Randy Neely -- --, 1960 August 3, 1960 Texas
- Nancy Neely -- --, 1922 December 0, 1986 Texas
- Olive Neely -- --, 1868 November 21, 1948 Wisconsin
- Frank O. Neely -- --, 1883 May 16, 1964 Kansas
- Saundra Sandy Neely -- --, 1837 December 0, 1847 Pennsylvania
Neely Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Neely -- --, 1834 January 27, 1903 Pennsylvania
- James Neely -- --, 1824 December 0, 1898 Pennsylvania
- Lyda Neely -- --, 1886 October 0, 1973
- Jennie Neely -- --, 1776 September 3, 1830 South Carolina
- Malvina Read Neely -- --, 1827 September 15, 1898 Missouri
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