Researching Larry Stanley
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The name Larry means "Form of LAWRENCE. Laurel-Crowned" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Larry Stanley on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Larry Stanley and the Stanley Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Stanley Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Stanley family tree.
Investigate Parish Records for Larry Stanley at Find My Past.
Investigate for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Larry Stanley using the FreeBMD database.
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Search the LDS Database for records about Larry Stanley.
Research the Stanley surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Stanley Military records.
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Stanley Family Tree Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
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Find Larry Stanley from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Stanley Forums
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Investigate the Ellis Island Database for information on Larry Stanley. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Larry Stanley
Larry Stanley
Larry Stanley (19 May 1896 – 21 September 1987) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played at senior level for the Kildare and Dublin county teams.
Regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, Stanley made his first appearance on the inter-county scene during the 1916 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen for both Kildare and Dublin until his retirement after the 1930 championship. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and three Leinster medals. Stanley captained Kildare to the All-Ireland title in 1919.
At club level Stanley enjoyed a hugely successful career with Caragh, winning two county club championship. He also played with the Garda club in Dublin.
Stanley was also a successful high jumper and represented Ireland at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
In retirement from sport Stanley came to be recognised as one of the greats of Gaelic football. In 1980 he was the inaugural recipient of the All-Time All Star Award. He was posthumously included on a special selection of the greatest Garda football team ever.
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