Three Brothers from Ireland?
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In reply to:
Charles Lewis Hays clan
6/05/00
Sharron--
I too would love to know the origin of the "three brothers from Ireland" story.It's one that has been passed down in my branch of the Hays clan, just as in yours, but one for which I have never been able to find any substantiation.Our branch's story goes further, contending that the two who went north and west changed the spelling to Hayes, while the southern branch remained pure. (The only problem with that part is that I've got first cousins spelling it differently in the aftermath of the Civil War -- something to do with the Republicanism of my Alabama great and great-great grandfathers.)
How widespread is the "three brothers" story, and does anyone have anything to corroborate it?If anyone does, please post it here for everyone to share.Thanks.
Paul Hays
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