Re: kinsley name meaning and origin
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Re: kinsley name meaning and origin
James Kinsley 7/21/02
Hello Kinsley is a Variation on the Irish or Gaelic name Cinnsealach According to ancient Irish manuscripts, the name Cinnsealach (later anglicized to Kinsella) first came into being in the year 365 AD. The occasion was a battle between the King of Tara, Eochaidh Muighmheadhon, and Eanna, King of Leinster.
Kinsella: Kincheloe , Kinchelan, Kinshalla, Kinshillah, Kinsela, Kinselagh, Kingsley, Kinsley, Tinsleyare all variations.
Whilst the name may have some relevence to the Battle of Kinsale,I have never hgeard of that origin. I am a direct descendant of Thomas Kinsley from Broadford County Clare. The name Kinsley often got changed to Kingsley and often children in the same family were listed in Baptisimal records as Kinsley and/or Kinsley. You can see my Kinsley/Kingsley ancestors in my family tree for my mother Lillian Schlatte.I hope that this is helpful in your research,, all the best from Belfast.
Carl
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