Researching Peter Keely
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The name Peter means "A Rock" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Peter Keely on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Peter Keely and the Keely Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Keely 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 below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. 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 Keely family tree.
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Keely Genealogy Databases
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Keely Forums
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Some Famous People called Peter Keely
Peter Keely
Peter Keely (1922 – 15 October 2004) was an Irish footballer who played with Shelbourne and represented the league internationally.Keely won two league titles, in 1947 and 1953, two Shields and two inter-league caps during his eleven season with Shels. Following his 1947 title, he was offered £2,000 to transfer to Leeds United, but declined. He played as a wing-halfback and was released by Shels in July 1956.
His son Dermot had two spells as Shelbourne manager.
Peter Keely was given a Hall of Fame award at the 1997 FAI Cup final alongside Fay Coyle.
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