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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
- Nancy Neely -- --, 1922 December 0, 1986 Texas
- James Randy Neely -- --, 1960 August 3, 1960 Texas
- Jennie Neely -- --, 1776 September 3, 1830 South Carolina
- Malvina Read Neely -- --, 1827 September 15, 1898 Missouri
- Richard Neely -- --, 1785 October 13, 1813 South Carolina
Neely Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Victor Naily Neely -- --, 1710 December 0, 1780
- Katie Neely -- --, 1882 December 0, 1924 Arkansas
- Charles Neely -- --, 1760 December 7, 1824 New York
- James Austin Neely -- --, 1862 March 23, 1890
- Milton Jackson Neely -- --, 1874 December 10, 1955
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