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Change Of Names
This collection has been compiled from various sources. These include Changes of Name by Royal licence, which
were usually publicised in the London and Dublin Gazettes, as well as the 'Times' newspaper.
Changes of name also took place by private acts of Parliament and are indicated by the reign and name of the
ruling monarch, while changes made by Deed poll would also be advertised in the 'Times'.
Scottish changes of name were recorded in the Register of Lord Lyon in Edinburgh, while other Irish changes
were recorded in the Ulster's Office in Dublin and published in the Dublin Gazette, and also noted by Ulster
King of Arms William Betham.