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Originally posted by LJT
Your very welcome back!
Thy say most Wards come from Galway or Donegal. Ward though is just the anglicisation of Mac an Bhaird (Son of the Bard) unlike the English form of Ward which referred to a warden or watchman.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_an_Bhaird
Wikipedia is brilliant...it actually has a specific entry for the name...so check it out, tis good stuff on the name...apparently it makes us quite learned folk |
Oh, I
the reference... writing songs, singing, worship...all passions of mine! (Brownish, fair-haired? Well, I am a strawberry blonde type, afterall! Stern warriors...
...musical warriors, mind you! Trustworthy and loyal...definitely! Genial, fearless, active...I think I am swelling with a tad of pride now!) As for being learned folk, didn't you know that already, LJT? But then I have been accused of kissing this on occasion!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blarney_Stone
I can flatter with the best of 'em, cousin! (If I may call you that! If not, you will have to get me in Orlando, which is a little difficult to do, or on the boards, which may be easier! )
Thank you again for sharing that! Mary
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If you care to e-mail, LJT! Always like to make new friends!