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Origin of Barry Total Records: 2  Origin of Barry, Meaning of Barry Origin: The Barrys came from Wales with the Anglo-Norman invasions in 1170. They soon possessed a vast area of Co. Cork. There were so many Barrys that, to distinguish one from the other, they were known as Barry M?r (the Senior), Barry ?g (the Young), Barry Roe (the Red), Barry Maol (the Bald) and Barry Liadir (the Strong). They aquired titles such as Earl of Barrymore and Viscount of Buttevant. This tipperary town got its name from the Norman French 'boutez-en-avant' ('strike forward'), the rallying cry of the Barrys in their many battles. Like so many of the nobility of the 18th and 19th centuries, the Barrys squandered their money, drinking and gambling until most of their splendid houses were gone. A hunting lodge, Fota Island (in the harbour of the City of Cork) remains, taken over by Cork Univerisity. It is beautifully preserved and the furnishings include many Irish paintings. Surnames: Barry, Barrymore Submitted by: Justin P. Barry Origin of Barry, Meaning of Barry Origin: Looking for ancestors of William Barry, born 22 Sep 1860, d. 15 May 1917 in CA. Wife was Mary Ellen/Minnie MURRAY, b. abt. 1862. William had bro Richard, sisters Sybel and Nellie who m. Mr. Hemphil. William & Mary had 4 sons, Frank, William, Gerald, Emmett all born in MO or IL and all died in CA. Surnames: Barry Submitted by: Valerie 5/25/2013 9:17 PM Page 1 of 1

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