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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
- Jane Elizabeth Neely -- --, 1748 March 3, 1839 New Jersey
- William Wallace Neely -- --, 1842 November 18, 1935
- Rachel Neely -- --, 1810 February 22, 1886 Virginia
- Thomas J. Neely -- --, 1859 August 22, 1933 Tennessee
- Beulah Neely -- --, 1890 December 0, 1906 West Virginia
Neely Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Margaret Neely -- --, 1813 November 1, 1882 Ohio
- Robert Campbell Neely -- --, 1801 November 0, 1835
- Ballard Neely -- --, 1870 December 0, 1931 Kentucky
- Effie Neely -- --, 1896 May 0, 1955 Kentucky
- Levi Mcdonald Neely -- --, 1863 December 0, 1910
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