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The Brazil Name – Origins – Records
The name ‘Brazil’ is recorded in several spellings including, Brassill, Brazil, and Brazeall, this surname has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with the South American country. It is Irish and was formerly only recorded in ancient times in the South East corner of County Wexford. It derives from the pre 10th century Gaelic O’Breasil, which translates literally as “The descendant of the one involved in strife”.
Almost all Gaelic surnames have a nickname as the base and usually from ten centuries or more ago. These base names referred to the real or supposed characteristics of the then chief. Some of these characteristics were very robust indeed and included such meanings as “ugly head” or “fickle”, which not everybody would regard as Complimentary. This does not seem to have worried the people of ancient times, suggesting perhaps that to them the meaning at that time, may have been different from today’s interpretation.
Early examples of the surname recording taken from authentic surviving records and charters include William Braseile, the son of John Braseile, christened at the church of St. John the Baptist Dublin 7th November 1652, Thomas Brazil a witness at the town of Waterford 19th October 1863 and Hannah Brassell a witness in Newmarket-on-Fergus 22nd July 1864. (Copyright: Name & Origin Research www.surnamedb.com1980-2012)
The Brazil name is also found in County Armagh where they held a family seat from ancient times. They were descendants from Fiachrach Casan, the progenitor of the Clann Brassil, he was the son of King Colla da Crioch, one of Ireland’s greatest kings, who was banished to the Hebrides in 327 A.D. after losing his fight for the High Kingship of Ireland, Cola da Crioch returned to Ireland in 357 A.D.
Brazil, Brassil, these two anglicised forms of the Irish surname O’Breasail are now about equal in number, they are found mainly in counties Waterford and Offaly. A century ago they were located in counties Tipperary, Kilkenny, Limerick and Kerry, but more recent statistics indicate that the name has become rather rare outside of county Waterford. The name O’Brasil occurs there as early as 1308: the old name of Lysaghstown in County Cork and the County Waterford border was Baile ui Bhreasail and O’Bressyl occurs in County Cork in 1285. Sixteen and Seventeenth century records are rich in reference to the name. The prefix O, now quite obsolete with Brazil, is retained with the Tudor Faints, but as early as 1537, when Brassell occurs among the commoners of Kilkenny, and in 1551 when Mahowne Brassill, a kern, was convicted at Clonmel of having stolen cattle, it is omitted. In the “census” of 1659 Brassell is returned as a principle Irish name in the County Waterford barony of Upper-Third: as it occurs ten times in the Tipperary Hearth Money Rolls of 1665-67 in various spellings also without the O. Other seventeenth century men of interest were John Brassell of Ballycargin County Wexford, who was High Constable of the Barony of Gorey in 1608, and Denis Brazill of Ballydufff of the same county, attained as a Jacobite after the failure of that cause. West Offaly was one of the homelands of the Brazils. However, he probably was a MacBrassill, a name which occurs in the Elizabethan Fiants in County Galway and is that of a small but distinct sept almost if not quite extinct. Brassil or Brazil: the name is also found in Dublin, Wicklow, Mid-West Kerry, Offaly and Laois.
The sept of O Breassil has no connection with the clan Bhreasail, which was the tribe name of the Ui Bhreasail of Oriel.
Breasal Boidhiobhadh: 88th King of Ireland. Lineage: Breasal m. Rudhraighi m. Sittride m. Duib m. Fhomuir m. Argatmair.
In The Book of Irish Genealogies by MacFbirbhisigh O’Muraile can be found a connection between the Brazil name with the Ui Neill’s.
This then is the family of Colla Dha Chrioch, Fo Chri: all the Oirthir and the Royal line of the Dartraighe, i.e., Coiuninis, Ui Mheith, Fir Fhearnmahighe (Men of Fearnmhagh), Fir Lemhna, Siol Duibhthiure, Ui Bhriunin of Archoill, Fir Ros, Fir Mhaine, Fir Dhubshalat, Ui Cheannfhada, Ui Mheic Bhroc, Ui Eachach Beaga, Ui Eachach Mora, Ui Thortainn, Ui Niallain, Ui Chonaill, i.e., the craftsmen of Ui Bhreasailof Macha, Mudhorna (Muighe Dorn), Ui Chreamhthainn, Ui Luian together with other relations.
Fiachra Casan has one son: Feidhlimidh, f. Eochaidh from whom are Ui Eachach Breasal, from whom are Ui Bhreasail, Tuathal Cruinnbheal, from whom are Ui Chruinn. Trian, whom are Ui Threanna, Fiuacha, f. Torthann and Niallan.
Cumascach and Buachaill two sons of Chonchabhair Corrach (Charraigh) s. Maol Duin s. Finghin s. Cronan (Ronan) s. Tuathal s. Oilill s. Fiac.s Breasal s. Feidhlimidh s. Fiachra Casan s. Colla Fo Chri.
Donhnallan s. Maol Brighde s. Tighearnan s. Loingseach s. Domnhall s. Breasal s. Dluthach s. Fitchcheallach s. Diochuill s. Eoghan Fionn.
O Breasail came from the aforementioned Fleaithbheartach s. Conchabhar Fleaithbheartach s. Conchabhar O.
Clann Bhreasail: O Sibhleachain (Cibhleachain) Sibhleachan (Cibheachain) s. Fionachta s. Flannabhra s. Loghalach s. Breasal s. Conchanbhar s. Muireashach Muillrathan s.Fiachra Casan had one son Feidhlimidh, f. Eochaidh, from whom are Ui Eachach, Breasal, from whom are Ui Brerasail, Tuathal Cruinnbheal, from whom are UI Chruinn, Trian, from whom are Ui Threana, Fiachra f. Torthann and Niallan s. Feidhlimidh Ui BH O.
These are the family of Colla Dha Chrioch, or Fo Chric : all the Oirthir and the royal line of the Dartraighe, i.e. Coininis, Ui Mheith and Fir Fhearnmuighe (men of Fearnmagh) and Fir Mhanach and Fir Leanhna and Siol Duibhthire and Ui Bhriuin of Achoill and Fir Rois and Fir Mhaine and Fir Dhubhshalat, Ui Cheannfhada, Ui Mheic Bhoc, Ui Eachach Beaga, Ui Eachach Mora, Ui Thortainn, Ui Niallain, and Ui Chonaill, i.e. the craftsmen Ui Bhreasail of Macha, and Mudhorna (Muighe Dorn) and Ui Chreamhthainn and Luain together with their relations. UI BH Mhaca.
Clann Chairbre Ua mBresuil. Giolla Padraig agus Raghnall dha m. Mhaoiliosa m. Muireadoigh m. Eochagain m. Airtri m. Eachach mcCumusgaigh m. Cairbre mcDonnaghaile m. Buachalla m. Conchabair Corraigh.
From the aforesaid Cumascach are Ui Bhreasail of Macha, i.e. from whom are Ui Chlochagain.
The Genealogy of Ui Bhreasail Oirthir, Archu s. Aodh s. Treinfhear s. Ceileachan s. Gairbhioth s. Aodh s. Maol Duin s. Dunghal s. Buachaill s. Conchabhar Corrach s. Maol Duin s. Finghin, etc, as above UI BH Oirthir.
The Genealogy of Ui Bhrerasail of Macha, Domhnall s, Flkaithbheartach s. Aodh s. Colga (f. Cumascach) s. Domhall s. cuan (Conn) s. Gearadhan (Earadhan) s. Gairbhioth s. Flaitheagan s. Aodh Laighean (of Leinster) s. Cumascach s. Conchabhar Corrach.
Ceneul m Breasuil Domhnallan m. Maoilbhrighde m. Tighearnain m. Loingsigh m. Domnuill m. Breasail m. Dluthaigh m. Fidhchellaigh m. Diocholla m. Eogain Fhind s. Dluthach CnL O.
Breasal, from whom are Ui Bhreasail, was a high king without opposition, Eochaidh, from whom are Ui Eachach, was around great judging Ard Macha.
Breasal s. Fearghus Forcraigh s. Maol Foghartaigh s. Suibhne s. Furadhran s. Beice.
Foga s. Dallan had twelve sons, Murbhan (it was he who ruled the kingdom) after it was bequeathed to him by his father to his junior, i.e. Muireadhach, for wealth and permanent hostages- it was he who ruled the kingdom through the most junior of the family, i.e. through Muireadhach s. Foga having bequeathed it to him – every king of Siol Murbhrain of Ceineal Muireadgaigh serves him); Combart (Combrat) was whom is Ceineal Combairt (Combrait); Connadh, from whom are Ui Chonnaidh; Eanna whose seed is not (or is extinct); Neamh, from whom are Ui Neamhan (Neamhann) among the Criomhthainn; Lughaidh, from whom are Ui Luighdheach; Breasal, from whom are Ui Chonaill; Creamhthann, from whom are Ui Chreamhthainn; Aonghus Iobhdhach, whom are Ui Iobdhaigh (i.e. his mother was of Iobhdhaigh); Muireadhach Muindearg whom Patrick blessed in the kingdom of Ireland, as others said. S. Forga UI BH I.
Breasal s. Aodh Ron, from whom are Clann Bhreasail in Sliabh Garbhraighe. S. Aodh Ron CL. BH I.
Of the Genealogy of UI Thasaigh or Thaisigh the Eight sons of Oilill mTasach s. Eochaidh Liathan: Laoghaire, Breasal, from whom are UI Bhreasail, Mac Droighin, Mac Carthinn, Aodh, from whom si Ceineal Aodha, Feidhlimidh, Aonghus Breac, from whom are the Tradraighe, Noes (Nos) the poet. S. Oilill Tasach UI BH E.
Lair in Ceall Lasrach, daughter of Ua Breasail (sic; it was there that Brighid burned the weaver’s beam at the close of the day. Breasail Ua Y.
Ui Longain, Ui Dhuibh Eamhna, Ui Chonchabhair of Crioch Dhealbhna, all belong to western Ui Bhreasail, by whom every great man is served. UIBH Iarthair.
O Duibhleachain without gloom is over yellow haired Clann Bhreasail; O Clothrain, bulwark of the homestead, is permanently over Dal Corm.
Noble the blood companies, well-shaped Ui Dhomhnallain who defeated in water battles yellow topped Clann Bhreasail CI BH 0-M.
Of the branch of relationship of Clann Chonchabhair still Dubhlachtna s. Doibhleachan s. Flaithbheartach, from whom is Muintir Dhoibhleachain, s. Doibhleachan, from whom are Ui Ogain. UI BH.
Of the seed of Colla Uais were Ceineal Beice, Ceineal Baodain, Muintir Dhiugaire, Ui Luraigh, Siol Cathasaigh, Siol Duibh Ghuaile (Duibh Aille), the kings of Fearnmhagh (Farney), the folk of Tanhlachta Laogh, and Ui Ghearain, Ui Dhuirb Dhaire, Ui Bhreasail, Ui Dhaighcheannanin, Siol Aodha s. Beac, Ui Chonaing, Ceineal Eichin, Ui Dhuibh Fheadain, Ui Dhroiein, Ui Leatain, Ui Fhloinn Line, Ui Dhomhnallain, Ui Mhuirighin, Ceineal Forannain, Ui Bhaoighill of An Boghach, Ceineal Dioma, Ui Fhionnchuill, Ceineal Caithcheirn, Sol Finn at Letir Finnigh, Ui Fhiommchaidh, Ui Dhiochon.
Clann Bhreasail from Breasal s. Dluthach.
As a result of every king of Siol Murbhrain of Ceineal Muireadhaigh serves him; (2) Combart (Combrat), from whom is Ceinral Combairt (Combrait); (3) Connadh, from whom are Ui Chonnaidh; (4) Eanna, whose seed is extinct; (5) Neamh, from whom are Ui Neamhan (Neamhaimh) among the Criomhthainn; (6) Lughaidh, from whom are Ui Luighdheach; (7) Breasal, from whom are Ui Bhreasail; (8) Loingthe, from whom are Ui Longther; (9) Conall, from whom are Ui Chonaill; (120) Creamhthann, from whom are Ui Chreanhthainn; (11) Aonghus Iobhdhach, from whom are Ui Iobhdhaigh (i.e. his mother was of the Iobhdhaigh); (12) Muireadhach Muindearg whom Patrick blessed in the kingdom of Ireland, as others said.
Breasal from whom are Clann Bhreasail in Slibh Garbhraighe.
Clann Nad Fraoich s. Corc here Nad Fraoich had four sons; Aonghus, Oilill Eochaidh and Feidhlimidh, from whom are Ui Bhreasail in Eoghanacht of Aine and Ui Dhonnghusa (from whom are Ui Lotraighe) in Eoghanacht of Ui Chathbhaidh. From Aingheas, d. Cairbre Daimh Aurgid, wife of Nad Fraoich, mother of Opilill s. Nad Freaoich, is named Ceineal Anghais, Faochan Bainbhreathnach was the mother of Aonghus s. Nad Fraoich. Feidhlimidh s. Nad Fraoich Ui BH E.
Of the family of Daire Cerba s. Oill Flann Borag Anmachadha , Ui Mheic Caille, Ui Thaisigh, Tradraighe, Ceineal, or Ui Breasail, ceineal Aodha, Ui Ghabhla, Ui Roisa, Ui Chonaill Ghabhra, Ui Scannalain, Ui Leadhbhain, Ui Shaichill, Ui Eolcholhair, Ui Urthuile, Ui Mhurchada, Ui Artghaile, Ui Dhunadhaigh, Ui Fhidhghintigh, Ui Mhuiredhaigh, Ui Dhubhartaigh, Ui Fhlannanhra , Ui Bhrain, Ui Chumascaigh, Aos Raighne Ui Dhuibhionnrachta, Ui Chormaic, Ui Chairbre, Ui Chinn Fhaoladh, Fir Thamhnaighe and Meic Bhrocain and Ui Gharbhain, Meic Con Irigh, Ui Chillin, Ui Laipe, Ui Eirc, i.e. Ua Eirce, Ui Laoghaire, Ui Sheadna, Ui Ghlaisin, or Ui Ghlasain, Ui Chonnath. Nl/Ui E.
Bresal Bodibaid son of Rudhraighe. (Bodibaid – Cow-destruction, so called from a rinderpest that occurred at that time).
Findatmar: Breasal of the Compacts. Breasal is the nickname of Bo-dibaid Cow-destruction, so called from a rinderpest that occurred at that time). The name of Luigaidh, Luighne, which occurs after that of Breasal is the list of Irish Kings generally. Breasal Bodibhaidh is the vigorous. Taken from the Annals of Ireland and Fenagh.
Breasal Bodibhaidh is listed in the footnotes as King of Ireland a.m.
Ronan’s son was fames Nargus, whose son was haughty, fierce Breasal.
Reference in the Irish Fiants of the Tudor Soverigns IV Index Elizabeth is of a pardon to Brasill Ellena No 552, Brasill Margaret No 2347 and Brasill William No 2424.
The County of Wexford is where some of the earliest records of the O’Breasails can be found. Other examples taken from authentic surviving records and charts included the christening of William Braseile, the son of John Braseile in the St John the Baptist Church Dublin 7th November 1652 and Thomas Brazil a witness at the town of Waterford 19th October 1863, and Hannah Brassaell, a witness at the town of Newmarket-on-Fergus 22nd July 1864.
The O’Neill family are linked with the Brassileaghs, with Phelim Coach O’Neill, Prince of the Cenel nEogain, who was grandson of Conn O’Neill, then King and later Earl of Tyrone. Clan Brassill are also listed in County Antrim. From the Four Annals.
The O’Brassil family is listed among the families of Ulster & Hy-Maine who were descendants from Colla da Chrioch.
Milesian Genealogy: List of Heremon: No 84 lists Eochaidh Dubhlen; father of the Three Collas, (Kings of Origiall). 1, Muireadach, or Colla da Chrioch (Colla of the Two Countries; Ireland & Scotland. 2, Carioll or colla Uais (Colla the Noble) 121st Monarch of Ireland. 3, Meann or Colla Meann (Colla the Famous), their mother was Aechia, daughter of the King of Alba (Scotland). One of Eochaidh’s two brothers was Fiacha Srabhteine, who was the 120th Monarch and he begins the branch from which descends the Royal family of England. Queen Victoria is no 136. He is also the ancestor of O’Neill and Brassil to name but a few of the families. From Irish Pedigrees.
During the Plantation of County Leix (Laois-Queens County), a number of Irish tribes were removed by a man called Crosby (he was actually called MacCrossan) into County Kerry. This migration included some O’Breasails who it appears anglicised the spelling to Brassil. Main locations were Tarbert, Tarmon and Ballylongford. Some Escaped from Crosby and went into County Offaly. From a History of County Kerry.
The Brazils of Waterford were a major family name in Waterford in the 1659 census returns.
The Brazils of Dublin show a record of a Thomas Brasyell of 1470 as the Grammar Master of St. Patrick’s School, other records show Brazils in 1751 1652, 1655, 1658 From Dublin Street Names & Dates explained 1882
Brazils are also listed in The Syncronised Annals by D P MacCarthy Royal Irish Academy.
In reviewing the writings of the history of the Brazils in Ireland, these records cover marriages, battles, murders, pillages, burnings, power struggles, land grabbing, clerical appointment, weather conditions and information on specific family’s. It gives an insight into the Ireland of yesteryears before the English came and conquered the nation. Ireland then, was made up of many Kings, Chiefs and War Lords, similar to far Eastern countries such as Afganistan, the big difference was that the Irish were at war with one another whilst the Afganistanie peoples banded together as a force to fight the invaded. The Irish Chiefs did not fight as a group but amongst themselves.
In the early years the Brazil’s were involved at the top level of power (Kings, Clans, Chiefs and War Lords), but by the 1700’s they seem to have become ordinary citizens with a limited distribution of family’s in the south and midlands of Ireland. Family’s also change religion to hold unto lands and position depending on who was in power at that time as did many other families.
In reading “Ulster m1641 Aspects of the Rising”, the series of articles contained therein give an insight into the conditions which the English created which has left such a legacy of trou8bles on this island even to this day.
In the 1641 Depositions on Shenane Brassell of Waterford a spinster is involved in a murder and Alexander Brassil a Commissioner of Athlone is listed under County Donegal. From TCD 1641 Depositions.
A list of Dates and Events and Records Books
Annals of Inisfallen Vol 2 903-1171 Vol 3 1172-1372 Vol 4 1373-1500 Vol 5 1501-1588
A 1005 Repose of Aengus son of Bresal, coarb of Cainnech.
A 1346 Death of King Bresal Brec (AU 435, 436).
As for the camps in the district of Kinel-Fheichin, they were front to front, guarding against each other daily, from the festival of St, Patrick to the end of the month of April, when the provisions and stores of flesh meat of the sons of John Burke began to grow scant and to fail; and they therefore, proceeded to quit the territory; and after their departure they carried off a prey from O’Madden, i.e. Donnell, the son of John, son of Breasal, and then proceeded across the Suck. The sons of the Earl, in the meantime continued to pursue them; many persons were slain between them on this occasion. The son of John Burke then went to Tirconnell, to O’Donnell; and the sons of the Earl returned to their own county and their houses. Upon their return to patrimony, they found their father, i.e. Ulick, the son of Rickard, son of Ulick-na-gCeann, in his last moments, after making his will and bidding farewell to (pages missing).
A 1666 Death of Diarmait son of Aed Slaine, king of Temuir and of Blathmac, son of Aed Slaine and of Mael Bresail (AU 665, 668).
LC 1047 Muirchertach, grandson of Madadha. King of Ui-Breasil was killed in Ard-M.
LC 1107 A victory by the Ui-Breasail over the Ui-Meth in which they slaughtered together with their king, i.e. Aedh Ua hImmreachtaigh.
A hosting by Domhnaill Mac Lachlainn accompanied by the men of the North of Erinn, to Sliabh-Fuaid; but Ceallach, comarb of Patrick, made a year’s peace between O’Briain and Mac Lachlainn; and the men of the North of Erinn, together with the Cenel-Conaill and Conel-Eoghain, went afterwards to Magh-Ui-Bresail to attack the Ulidians who were in Magh-Cobha but the Ulidians gave them the three hostages whom they themselves selected.
5001 There was a great mortality of kine in Ireland in Breasal’s reign.
4990 Breasal Boidhiobhadh son of Rudhraighe after having been eleven years king of Ireland, was slain by Lughaidh Luaighne.
4990 Innatmar son of Nia Sedhamain, after having been nine years in the sovereignty of Ireland, was slain by Breasal Biodhiobhadh son of Rudraighe.
4991 The first year of Breasal Boidhiobhadh in the sovereignty of Ireland.
4815 Fearghus Fortamhail son of Breasal Breac after having been eleven years in the monarchy of Ireland was slain by Aenghus Tuirmheach in the battle of Teamhair Tara.
525/526/535 Ailill Bishop of Armagh was of the Ui Breasail died.
683 Breasal son of Fearghusd chief of Cobha died.
CS 685 The death of Bresal son of Fergus, i.e. king of Coba from disease.
712 A battle was fought between the two sons of Beg Boirche and the sons of Breasal chiefs of Ui Eathach Uladh Iveagh; and the victory was gained over the sons of Breasal.
733 Breasal son of Aedh Roin King of Ulidia was slain at Dun Celtchair.
U 733 The slaying of Echaid of ~Coba son of Breasal.
738 The battle of Damh Dearg in Breagh by Indreachtach Ua Conaing in which were slain Dungal son of Flann, Lord of Feara Cul; and Fearghus son of Oisteach with many others.
739 Eochaidh son of Breasal chief of Ui Eathach (Iveagh).
771 Fearghal son of Eladhach Lord of Ui Breasail Beiri was slain.
777 Cormac son of Bresal, Abbot of Ard Breacain Ardbraccan and other churches died.
787 Tomaltach son of Innreachtach King of Ulidia was slain by Eochaidh son of Fiachna. Breasal son of Flathrai was Lord of Dal Araidhe.
787-792 Breasal son of Flathrai (Bresal m. Flaithri) lord of Dal Araidhe.
U792 Bresal son of Flaithri king of Dal nAraidi and Dorm Corci king of Dal Riata died.
822 Eochaidh son of Breasal lord of Dal Araidhe of the North was slain by his own people.
M841 Fineachta son of Breasal Abbot of Cilldumha; 824 Eochaid m. Bressail ri Dal Araide un Tuaisceirt.
823-825 Maelbreasail son of Ailell Cobha (Mael Bresail m. Ailello Cobo) lord of Dal Ariadhe died.
841 The first year of Fergus Fortamhail son of Breasal Breac in the sovereignty of Ireland.
M843 Robhartach son of Breasal Abbot of Achadh Bo Cainnigh
843 Breasal son of Caingne Abbot of Cillmanach.
847-849 Mael Bresail macCernaigh tigherna Mughdhorn was slain.
850 Fogartach son of Mael Bresail lord of Oirghialla died.
851 Maelcaurarda son of Maelbreasail lord of Ui Mic Oirghiall died.
M/U 851-853 Cearnachnson of Maelbrasail lord of Cobha died.
852 Fogertach m. Maele Bresail rex na n-Airghialla died.
CS 896 Flaithbertach son of Murchad King of Ailech was slain by Ui Breasail.
914 Erudan son of Gairbith toisech H m. Breasail Macha.
984 Flaithbertach ua hAnluain king of Ui Niallain was deceitfully killed by Ui Breasail.
1017 Gillacoluim son of Muireadhaca Ua Maeltrea and Aedh Ua hEradain lord of Ui-Breasail-Macha died.
1018 Aed ua Erudain king of Ui Bresail Macha died.
1026 The paved way from Garrdha-an-bhainbh to Uluidh-na-gcross was made by Breasal Conailleach at Cluain–mic-Nois.
1037 Archu Ua Celechain lord of Ui Breasail and Ruaidhri Ua Lorcain lord of Ui-Niallain were slain at Craebh-caille by Muireadhach Ua Ruadhacain and the Ui-Eathach.
1038 Colman Cam ua Conghaile ri H. m-Bresail slain by Matadan ua Ceilecan.
1042 Ailill son of Breasal resident priest of Cluain-mic-Nois died.
1044 Niall ua Ceilecain king of Ui Bresail was blinded.
1047 Muirchertach son or grandson of Madadhan king of Ui-Bresail was killed in Ard-Macha by Madadhan Ua Celechain.
1054 The son of Archu ua Ceilecain king of Ui-Bresail was slain by men of Fernmhagh.
U1082 Finnachad son of Amalgaidh chief of Clann Bresail was killed.
1107 A victory by the Ui-Bresail over the U-Meth in which they were slaughtered together with their king, i.e. Aedh Ua hInnreachtaigh.
1109 A slaughter was inflicted on the Ui Bresail including their king i.e. Dartin.
1107 A battle was gained by the Ui-Breasail-Macha over the Ui-Meith in which the latter were slaughtered together with their lord Aedh Ua hInnreachtaigh and Fearghus son of the lord of Conaille and a great number of others fell along with him.
1165 Niall Ua Ceileachain lord of Ui-Breasail and his brother i.e. Trenfhear were blinded by the sons of Madadhan through guile and treachery.
1165 The Ulidians began to turn against Muircheartach Ua Lochlainn and proceeded with a force against Ui-Meith and carried off cows and slew many persons. They made another deprecatory irruption upon the Ui-Breasail-Airthir and another upon Dal-Riada. A great army was afterwards led by Muircheartach Ua Lochlinn consisting of the cinel-Conaill, Cinel-Eoghain and Airghialla into Ulidia; and they plundered and spoiled the whole country, except the principle churches of Ulidia; and they made a countless slaughter of men and slew amongst others Eachmarcach Mac Gilla-Epscoib and Ua Lomain; and they banished Eochaidh Mac Duinnsleibhe from Ulidia after having deprived him of his kingdom; and all the Ulidians gave their hostages to Ua Lochlainn for his royal power.
No references to Brassel or Brazil were found in the Annals of Ireland Connellan 1171-1616
A.D. 1585 A Proclomation for a Parliament was issued to the men of Ireland commanding their chiefs to attend in Dublin precisely in May. Thither went Teige the son of William son of Trige Duv O’Kelly (Prince of Hy Maine in Galway and Roscommon: O’Madden (Lord of Siol Anmcha in Galway now the barony of Longford and the parish of Lusmagh in the Kings County) namely Donalk the son of John son of Breasal.
The High constables of the Barony of Gwery I son John Brassell of Belecargin.
List of Captains who attended Tyrone, including Tirlough Berassill’s sons.
A note from Sir Garrett Moore to the Lord Deputy refers to an army that Tyrone had camped at Benburb with 500-600 men, but a dispute arose over articles which included Tirlough Brassill and Sons, it is not clear what the dispute was about.
Records of letters from the Lord Deputy & Counsellors in the field to the English Privy Council lists Tirlagh Braslagh’s sons as names of the subcommittees.
Flemings messenger brought a letter indicating that Turlough Brasselagh had sent a horse load of wine and a promise to come to Turlough Limeach at Benburb.
1599 A reference to a garrison in Armagh and Monaghan various men and includes Tirlough Barassells sons with 120 men. Here also it lists the O’Neill and Barassell names with various spellings of Brazil and Turlough.
1575 Earl of Essex to the Queen. Turlogh Lynagh’s pledges having escaped from Sir N Bagnall are restored. Turlough Lynagh has proclaimed that whoever molested those that draw timber for the fort at the Blackwater shall be hanged. Turlough Brasselagh, the Scot fearing to live in the Glynn’s desire to pass into Connaught (Listed under O’Neill in the Index).
1579 Four competitors for the name O’Neill, vix the Barons of Dungannon, and Shane O’Neill sons strong, and Turlough Brasselagh and Art McHenry are weak.
1579 Turlough Brasselagh craves to depend immediately on Her Majesty.
1579 Turlough Lynagh to the Lord Drury, peace made between him and Turlough Bresselagh.
1579 Chancellor Gerrarde and Justice Dowdall and the Dean of Armagh, instructions to tell Turlough Lynagh that the force of the Pale is gathered to aid L. Justice against the traitor. Turlough to take pledge from Turlough Brasselagh.
1580 Captains Morris’s sickness and death deplored. His men divided. Phelim has joined Dungannon, Magennis, O’Reilly, Turlough Bresselagh, McPhelim Roe and the O’Hanlons together to resist Turlagh Lynagh.
1587 A note of lands fit to be granted to Turlough Lynagh and the Earl of Tyrone. The reversion of Clancan and Turlough Brasselagh.
1587 A note of certain that they have put in pledges including Turlough Braelagh.
A reference is made to a General Synod in Erin was held at Rath Breasail in the fifth year of the reign of the said Murtough O’Brien A.D. 1110 whereat attended the nobility and clergy of Erin and whereat dioceses with their boundaries were defined ( a further note states that the where about of the Breasail Forth situation is unknown.
At the Synod at Rath Breasail about the year 1118, presided over by Gillebert Bishop of Limerick and Papel Legate (as Christian Bishop of Limerick was afterwards in Ireland), the assembly says the Doctor “was attended like that of Fiadh-mac-Aengussa, not only by bishops and clergymen of various ranks, bu8t likewise by distinguished laymen from it seems all parts of Ireland. (Irish Arch 80c).
1770 List include a 1770 marriage, a Dublin Trade Directory 1778, The Gentlemens Almanack 1817, along with births marriages and deaths from parish church records.
1772 The Brazils of Kildare Pre-1864. None are recorded in Griffiths Valuations but Baptisms are recorded for Athy in 1772
1800 Brazils can be found living in County Laois.
Phelim Coach O’Neill was a prince of the Cenel nEoghain from 1517-1542
The first son of the King Conn Bacach O’Neill , Conn came from a long line of Ulster Kings and was known throughout all the O’Neill provinces as “The O’Neill” of the most supreme among the O’Neills Lords. Phelim’s mother was Lady Alice Fitzgerald, the daughter of Gerald Fitzgerald, 8th Earl of Kildare. His father and maternal grandfather were probably the two most powerful men in Ireland in the 1540’s.
Phelim Coach (The Blind) was the eldest son of Conn O’Neill, 1st Earl of Tyrone, then King of Tir Eoghan. Phelim was raised in the Gaelic fashion at the family castle in Dungannon County Tyrone and was groomed to one day be the King of Tir Eoghan himself. At the time of his birth, his uncle was King, but at his death in 1519, his father assumed the throne of Tir Eoghan, and the over-chief-ship of all three O’Neill houses: Tir Eoghan, The Fews, and Clanaboy. He was the supreme ruler of all of Ulster. Phelim grew up learning the diplomacy and the art of rule and war in Northern Ireland. He took part in activities of his father’s kingdom, including a stint as a hostage to the English just before his death. A part of Irish culture of that period was raiding. Raids against neighbouring lords for cattle, was a primary past time for young noblemen. Especially in Ulster, cattle, was the main element of wealth. Thus raiding punished or promoted a junior Lord in the O’Neill world. The O’Neills had a continuous series of battles with the Antrim Scots led by the MacDonells.
Phelim was married to Honora O’Neill, daughter of Sir Phelim O’Neill, Lord Edenduffcarrick and the Clanaboy O’Neills. They had a son named Tirlough Brassileagh O’Neill. He gained this patrimony on being fostered by the Clan Brassill in Southern Ulster after the death of his father.
Events surrounding his death: It was a raid against neighbouring Scottich Clan the McDonalds of Antrim that cost him his life. In early 1542 he was cut down by a single thrust from a MacDonell gallowglass according to his obituary in the Annals of the Four Masters of Ireland. Phelim Coach died prior to his father’s submission to King Henry VII. One is left to wonder what might have happened had Phelim lived. After Phelim died, Conn Bacach was left with Shane, a boy of only 6 or 7 years old and an illegitimate teenage son named Mathew Kelly. Had Phelim lived perhaps the warfare of the 1550-1560’s might not have taken place. From Annals of the Four Masters A.D. 1542.
O’Neill, the Ancient and Royal Family Tirlough Brassileagh O’Neill: was the son of Phelim Coach O’Neill, Prince of Cenel nEogain. As the grandson of Conn O’Neill, then later King and later Earl of Tyrone, he was fostered by the McCann clan in the area of the south of Lough Neagh know as Clan Brassill area. When Tirlough’s father died in 1542, he and his family were quickly pushed aside by the internal politics of O’Neill dominated Ulster. As a son of Conn Bacach, he would eventually be able to attempt a try at the Chiefship of all the O’Neills and thus was seen as a threat by his uncles Shane O’Neill (nicknamed “An Diomss” or “The Proud”) and Mathew Kelly (Fedrocha), Baron of Dungannon.
In spite of his uncles warfare and attempts to push Tirlough out, he eventually outlived both uncles and grew to some importance in the turmoil of the late 16th century. Turlough stood for elections as The O’Neill Mor in 1583 when it was though that Sir Tirlough O’Neill, the reigning O’Neill Mor had died and led sizable groups of fighting men in 1575 and throughout the 1590’s during the nine years war. He is listed as having the ability to raise “50 Horse and 200Foot” soldiers out of his territories at 24 hours’ notice to fight.
He again made a bid for the Chiefship in the 1590’s, but his cousin, Hugh O’Neill 3rd Earl of Tyrone bough him off with a gift of territory. In 1595 the English make reference to him as being part of the leadership in Ulster, but too old to worry about, and he died sometime later.
Turlough Beassileagh was married to Anabla O’Reilly, a daughter of the O’Reilly of Cavan. They had children: Con and Hugh McTirlough. These sons fought in the nine years war raiding neighbouring clans and fought in the 1608 Rebellion.
1641 Two Breasail families are recorded as making a depositio0n following the 1641 massacres.
The Book of Ballymote cites Sil Colla Focrich; of the stock are Airthera, Rigradh Dartraighe Coindinse, UI Meth, Fir Fernmuighe, Fir Manach Fir Lemna, Sil Duibtiri, Ui Briuin Archoill, Fir Roiss, Ui Maine, Fir Dubhshlat, Ui Cennfhada, Ui mic Brocc, Ui Echach bega, Ui Echach mora, Ui Dortaind, Ui Niallain, Ui Conaill, Ui Bresail of Macha and Mughdorn, Ui Cremthaind, and Ui Luain with relatives.
From Colla-da-Chrioch are claimed to descend some of these noble families of Ulster and elsewhere- Boylan, Brassil, Cahil, Callaghan, Carbery, Carey, Carroll, Cassidy, Conan, O’Connor, Corrigan, Cosgrave, Devine, O’Donnell, Donnelly, Duffy, Dwyer, Fogarty, Garvey, Gavin, Hanlon. Hart, Higgins, Hollgan, Kelly, Kennedy, Keogh, Lane, Larkin, Leahy, Lynch, MacCabe, MacDaniel, MacKenna, MacMahan, MacManus, Madigan, Madden, Maguire, Malone, Mooney, Muldoon, Norton, Orr, Traynor, Tully etc.
Airghialla – the Tribes of the Three Collas.
The Airghialla were a loose federation of tuath, largely located in the modern province of Ulster. Their territory, depending on timeframe, included much of what includes the modern counties of Monaghan, Armagh and Fermanagh.
The Book Of Fenagh states the sub-territories of Airgialla were: Ui Niallain (Oneilland baronies of County Armagh); Ui Bresail (now includes the baronies of Oneilland).
The Book Of Ballymore A Meg Mathgamma Genealogy: Mugdoran – County Monaghan. The Mugdorna territory stretched from Monaghan south as far as the river Boyne at Navan. The early chiefs of Mugdorna are stated to be descendants of one of the Three Collas i.e. Colla Mend.
An early genealogy of Sil Colla Mend, which appears to relate to the Ua Machainen of Mughdorn: Maelruanaid and Congalda m. Gillacrist m. Amlaimh m. Aillene m. Osene m. Scolaigi m. Machainen m. Suibne m. Artraich m. Aillene m. Mailail m. Mailbresail m. Maelduin m. Aillene m. Ail m. Misene m. Fergusa m. Duach m. Breasail.
Airthir (Airtheara) was cantered in County Armagh. The Airthir had split into the main septs by the 8th century, the Ui Niallain, the Ui Bressail, and the Ui Echdach. About the 10th century some of the major groups in the modern County Armagh region included Ui Meith, the Ui Niallain and the Ui Bresail.
An early Airthir Genealogy by Laud 610 shows Ua Bressail Macha and Ua Bresail Airthir, descendants from Conchobhir Chorraig m. Mailduin m. Finghin m. Ronin m. Thuathail m. Ailella m. Conaill m. Feicc m. Bressail m. Feidlimthe m. Fiachach m. Colla Fochrich.
Ui Bresail – Northern Armagh. The annals of 1155 cite Amhlaibh MacCann as ‘Pillar of Chivalry and Vigour of Cinel Eoghain’. Other noted chiefs included O’Keelaghan (oCeileachain) of Ui Breasil Airthir. O’Dugan (Poems) cites the sept of Gairbhith fierce chiefs of Ui Breasial of Macha as well as the sept of Mag Suilechain over Clann Breasail, and also the septs of the O’Longains, O’Duibheamhanas and O’Conchobhairs all of the western Ui-Breasail.
MacFirbhis (Book of Genealogies) describes a Clan Bresail, alias Muinter Domnallain, cited between Ballinasloe and Loughrea in Ui Maine (Connaught).
An early genealogy of the Ua Bresail Airthir by Rawlinson: Lorcan m. Gilli Padraic m. Madain m. Aeda m. Trenfhir m. Celechain m. Garbith m. Aeda m. Mael Duin m. Donngaile m. Buachalla m. Conchorbuir Corraig m. Mael Duin m. Fingin m. Ronain m. Tuathail m. Ailella m. Conaill m. Feicc m Bressail m. Feidelmid m. Fiachrach Cassain m. Collai Fochrith.
An early genealogy of the Ua Bressail Macha by Laud 610: Domnall m. Flathbertaigh m. Aeda m. Colgan m. Domnaill m. Cuind m. Erodain m. Gairbid m. Lathechan m. Aeda Laigen m. Cummascaig m. Conchobuir Chorraig m. Mailduin m. Finghin m. Ronain m. Thuathail m. Ailella m. Conaill m. Feicc m. Bressail m. Feidlimthe m. Fiachach m. Colla Fochrich.
The annals cited territories of Ui Meic Uais in the regions of Mudhe and Brega, that is within the counties of Westmeath and Meath.
The Annals cite for Ui Mic Uais: for 851 Maol Caurarda Mac Maoil Brewasail, tigherna Ua Mic Uais Airghiall, died.
An early genealogy of the Ui Fiachrach Arda Sratha from the Book of Ballymote is 787 Mael Bresail, mac Aedha, Mic Crichain, tigherna Ua Fiachrach.
Ui Echach – The Ui Echach of Oirgilla, in Tuath Echach, comprised the barony of Armagh.
The Airthir (of Airghialla) had by the 8th century split into three main septs, the Ui Niallain, the Ui Breasail and the Ui Echdach.
The Annals cite for the general term Echach: Dal n-Araidhe was the name of the territory in southern County Antrim and part of County Down where St. Patrick was held as a slave during his young manhood.
An early genealogy of the Dal Araide is cited by Rawlinson as: Donnall m. Conchobuir m. Echri m. Flathroi m. Aeda m. Loingsich m. Meicc Etich m. Lethlabair m. Loingsich m. Tomaltaich m. Indrechtaich m. Lethlabair m. Echach Iarlathi m. Fiachnae m. Baetain m. Echdach m. Condlae m. Coelbad m. Cruind Ba Drui m. Echach m. Lugdach m. Rossa m. Imchada m. Feidelmid m. Caiss m. Fiachach Araidi m. Aengus Goibnenn m. Fergu Gallen m. Tinraiti Tirech m. Bressal Brecca m. Ferb m. Mal m. Rochbridem. Cathbad m. Giallchad m. Condchad m. Findchad. m. Muiredach Finn m. Fiachu Findamnas m. Iarel Glunmar m. Conall Cernach.
Legendary chiefs of Dal nAraide; Cermna, Sobuirche, Setna Artt, Fiachu Findscothach, Ollam Fotla, Finnachta, Slanoll, Gede Ollgothach, Berngal m. Geide, Ailill, Find m. Blatha, Sirlam, Argatmar, Aed Ruad, Dithorba, Cimbaeth, Macha (Queen), Rudraige, Bressal Bodibad, Congal Claringnech, Fachtna Fathach, Ellim m. Conrach, Mal m. Rochride, Coelbad m. Cruind.
Ui Eathach Cobha was centred in County Down.
An ancient genealogy of Ui Eathach an offshoot of the Dal n-Araidhe cited by Rawlinson is: Flaithbertach m. Echmilid m. Aeda m. Echmilid m. Oengusa m. Aitid m. Laigne m. Blaithmeic m. Domnaill m. Conchobuir m. Bresail m. Fergusa m. Aedain m. Mongain m. Sarain m. Maine m. Fothaid m. Conaill m. Coelbad m. Cruind Ba Drui m. Fraechair m. Fergusa m. Lugdach m. Rossa m. Imchatha m. Feideilmid m. Caiss m. Fiachach Araidi m. Oengusa Goibnenn m. Fergusa m. Tipraite m. Bressail Bricc m. Briuin m. Feirbb m. Mail m. Rochride m. Cathbath m. Ailchada m. Cuindchatha m. Findchata m. Muiredaich m. Fiachach Findamnais m. Iareol Glunmair m. Conaill Cernaig m. Amargin m. Caiss m. Fachtnai m. Capai m. Ingai m. Rudraige m. Sittride m. Duib m. Fomuir m. Argatmair m. Sirlaim m. Find m. Blatha m. Labrada m. Ollaman Fotla m. Fiachach Finscothaig m. Setnai Airt m. Ebricc m. Ebir m. h-Ir m. Miled Espaine.
Congal m. Aeda m. Garbith m. Ecertaich m. Lorccain m. Cernaich m. Mael Bresail m. Ailella m. Fiedeilmid m. Mael Cothaid m. Fergusa m. Aedain m. Mongain m. Sarain m. Maine m. Fothaid m. Conaill m. Echach Coba (a quo Ui Echach Coba) m. Cruind Ba Drui.
Brassell – Brassill Brazil Records
Jeremiah Brazil b. 1808 d. 1864. m. Sally (Sarah) Connolly Mountmellick Co Laois 1825 RC. Lived in Rosenallis. Had issue: Margaret b. 1826, William b. 1828 Mary Ann b. 1831 Patrrick b. 1833 Sally b. 1834 Catherine b, 1836 Hannah b. 1839 Elizabeth b. 1841. Jeremiah married twice his 2nd wife Lucy and had issue a daughter Elizabeth b. 1844. Jerimiah was a tailor.
From The Tithe Applotment Books Kilfinnane Co Limerick 1828 Kilmallock Poor Law Union of Coslea Barony.
Head of Household only: Spelt Brassill
Darby, Edmd, John , Patrick of Ballinlina
Denis of Ballyroe
John, Mathew, Thomas of Kilfinnane
Thomas & a Widow of Bosnetstown
Brazils of Doon: Denis & Hanora Leonard 10th April 1826
Dublin
St Andrew Roman Catholic Records:
Rathfarnham RC
Marriages
Biddy Brazil to James Murphy 4th December 1784
Baptisms:
Joes Brazil 1774
Petrus Brazil 1795
Marriages
Gulmus Brasill to Marcella Coughlin 11th October 1773
St Audoen RC Dublin
Marriages
***** Brazil to Michael Connor 22nd November 1748
St Catherine’s RC Dublin
Baptisms
James Brazil 10th Jul 1770
Thomas Brazil 16th December 1771
Eleanor Brazil 17th November 1776
Mary Brazil 7th June 1778
Marriage
William Brazil to Anne Casey September 1760
Elizabeth Brazil to Pat Whelan 14th February 1791
St Michaels & St RC Johns Dublin
Baptisms
James Brazil of Castle Street 1744
John Brasill of Merchants Quay 1745
Robert Brazil 1765
Francis Brazill 1766
Mary Brazill 1767
Elizabeth Brazill of Church Lane 1768
John Brazill 14th October 1794
Ann Brazill 23rd October 1798
Marriages
Eleanor Brasil to Reid Lyons 6th February 1744
St Michans RC Church Dublin
Baptisms:
Mary Brazil 11th May 1746
John Brazil 5th June 1755
Thomas Brazil 10th June 1789
Edward Brazil 9th June 1790
Elizabeth Brazil 31st March 1791
John Brazil 19th June 1791
Elizabeth Brazill 21st July 1793
Michael Brasil 5th February 1798
Christophus Brazil 27th December 1799
Marriages
Anne Brazil to Thos Holt 19th February 1745
George Brazil to Mary Magennis 25th May 1790
Michael Brazil to Jane Dowling 24th July 1785
St Mary’s Pro Cathedral RC Dublin
Baptism
Mary Brasil 12th November 1749
Anne Brazill 21st February 1773
Anne Brazill December 1777
St Nicholas RC Dublin
Baptism
Patritius Brazel 5th March 1798
County Kerry Roman Catholic Records
Tralee
Marriages
Patrick Brassil of Tralee to Honora Hallinan 23rd August 1786
Mary Brassil to Thomas Fitzgerald of Tralee 20th February 1787
Johanna Brassil to Michael Slattery of Tralee 14th September 1790
Ellen Brassill to James Carmody 1st February 1797
Church of Ireland Records
St Andrews Dublin
Marriages
Richard Brazil to Hestor Johnston 24th September 1747
St Audens C of I
Marriages
Joanna Brasil to Michael Connor 22nd November 1748
St Catherine’s C of I
Burial
Robert Brazil 20th December 1726
St James C of I
Burials
Elizabeth Brazill of Christ Church 20th August 1768
Francis Brassel of Dirty Lane 12th August 1769
St Johns C of I
Baptisms
Jane Braseil 19th October 1651
William Braseile 7th November 1652
John Brasil 7th January 1655
Marie Braseile 30th August 1658
Thomas Brazell 16th March 1758
Martha Brazell 15th March 1759
Catherine Brazell 12th July 1760
Martha Brazell 4th May 1766
Burials
John Braseile 26th December 1657
John Brassel 2nd May 1658
David Brazell 3rd October 1729
Richard Brazell 22nd April 1775
St Marks Dublin C of I
Baptisms
Mary Brazill of Lazrs Hill 5th August 1778
George Brazil of City Quay 1st March 1781
St Mary’s C of I
Burials
Mary Brasil 3rd April 1724
St Pauls Dublin C of I
Burials
Alice Brazill 6th September 1781
Civil Records By County
County Clare
Bridget Brassill b. 1799 D. 1879 Ennis
County Dublin
Harriet Brazil b. 1786 d. 1865 Dublin North
Sarah Brazille b. 1792 d. 1867 Dublin South
County Galway
Michael Brazil b. 1774 d. 1864 Gort
County Kerry
Edmond Brassil b. 1785 d. 1865 Tralee
Timothy Brassill b. 1789 d. 1869 Tralee
Timothy Brassil b. 1790 d. 1882 listowel
William Brassil b. 1791 d. 1869 Listowel
Ellen Brassill b. 1792 d. 1867 Listowel
Mary Brassill b. 1792 d. 1878 Listowel
Patrick Brassil b. 1`794 d. 1879 Tralee
Timothy Brassill b. 1794 d. 1872 Listowel
Mary Brassell b. 1797 d. 1869 Listowel
Mary Brassil b. 17908 d. 1890 Listowel
Co Kilkenny
Mary Brazil b. 1789 d. 1866 Castlecomer
Co Laois
Denis Brazil b. 1786 d. 1870 Rathdowney
Catherine Brazil b. 1789 d. 1873 Rathdowney
Peggy Brazil b. 1793 d. 1873 Abbeyleix
Johanna Brazil b. 1794 d. 1869 Rathdowney
County Limerick
Patrick Brassil b. 1780 d. 1876 Limerick
Ellen Brassill b. 1784 d. 1881 Glin
Mary Brassill b. 1792 d. 1872 Glin
Daniel Brassill b. 1796 d. 1866 Glin
Bridget Brassel b. 1797 d. 1877 Limerick
Catherine Brazil b. 1798 d. 1868 Limerick
Mary Brazil b. 1799 d. 1865 Croom
Mary Brazil b. 1799 d. 1883 Limerick
Mary Brazil b. 1799 d. 1883 Limerick
County Offaly
Patrick Brazil b. 1796 d. 1876 Tullamore
County Tipperary
Mary Brazil b. 1782 d. 1868 Clonmel
Honour Brazil b. 1794. 1864 Carrick-on-Suir
Margaret Brazil b. 1796 d. 1884 Carrick-on-Suir
Maurice Brazil b. 1798 d. 1870 Clonmel
Mary Brazil b. 1798 d. 1878 Clonmel
County Waterford
Patrick Brazil b. 1773 d. 1868 Kilmacthomas
Patrick Brazil b. 1781 d. 1867 Dungarvan
Michael Brazil b. 1783 d. 1879 Dungarvan
Bridget Brazil b. 1787 d. 1877 Dungarvan
Michael Brazil b. 1794 d. 1874 Dungarvan
Michael Brazil b. 1795 d. 1879 Parsonstown
County Wexford
Thomas Brazil b. 1790 d. 1874 Gorey
Miles Brazil b. 1791 d. 1867 Gorey
Anne Brazil b. 1796 d. 1876 Gorey
Other Records
The Brazils of Dublin pre 1864: Rev Fr. Raymond Maher CSSW has extracted Brazil references from directories taken at random every few years. The first reference is in the Franchise Rolls for 1470 where a Thomas Brasyell is recorded with the occupation of Grammar Master of St Patrick’s Grammar School which was attached to St Patricks Cathedral. In St John the Evangelist Dublin are the baptismal records of Jeane 1651, William 1652, Johne 1655 and Marie 1658 children of Johne Braseil. In Dublin Street Names shows Brazill-ct of Winetavern Street, a Richard Brazill a plumber in 1763 at 12 Wintavern Street.
A Richard Brazill m. 24th September 1747 in St Andrews, another Richard 23rd April 1757 in St Marks and another Richard m. 14th February 1774 in St Audeon’s.
A William Brazell is listed in a 1778 trade directory as a cooper at 37 Ushers Quay, In 1790 a listing of Patrick Brazil a silk dyer at 16 Abbey Street, a Michael Brazil a flour & corn factor at 45 Townsend Street, in 1814 a D Brazill at the Silk Warehouse 11 Parliament St and P Brazil a silk dyer at 13 Mary Street.
A record in 1814 shows a Patrick Brazill a silk and cotton dyer at 14 South King Street. In the 1819 issue he is recorded at 7 Henry Street and in 1821-1825 at 15 Mary Street Dublin.
In 1833 a John Brazil a bottle seller is listed at 26 Liffey Street, a Thomas Brazil a victualler at 20 Royal Row Ormond Market. Four other Brazils are listed during 1834-16 also we find John, Thomas & James also a victualler at Royal Row and a Samuel at Rumley Avenue Kingstown.
In 1837 Samuel has been succeeded by Denis and John has moved next door to 27 Liffey Street.
In 1845 Patrick Brazill is listed as a silk & woollen dyer at 48 Watling Street.
In 1850 a William Brazil is listed at 8 Royal Row.
In 1852 Denis Brazil is at Rumley Avenue, William in the Ormond Market, Thomas is lasted as a civil engineer at 12 Holles Street and John Brazill is secretary of the catholic Book Society at 33 Essex Quay.
In 1846 Stephen Dickson Brazill a solicitor at 1 Clare Street Dublin and in Limerick, this is probably the same Stephen son of Thomas Brazill also a solicitor who married the widowed Charlotte Lipton daughter of Francis Walker on 4th November 1845 in St Luke’s Church Cork. The Kings Inns Admission Papers of 1607-1867 lists Stephen aged over 16 years of Limerick as been admitted in the Hilary Term 1833. Stephen is listed as being from the Victoria Hotel Cork.
In 1851 a Chris Brazil is at 9 Bull Lane, a Mary Anne Brazill at 74 Pill Lane now Chancery Street, and William Brazil at 7 Flag Lane with Patrick at Watling Street.
In 1861 Thomas is still at Hopllis Street but George is now at the Ormond Market. By 1871 George and William are at the market while in 1881 in Westland Row it has a butchers owned by John & Mrs Brazil. Thomas Brazil has moved to Charlemont Mall.
Baptisms
1825 John & Harriet Brazil clerk of St Marys RC Parish a boy.
William & Sally Brazell a labour of St Pauls RC Parish a girl.
1828 Terence & Sally Brazell a labour St Marks RC Parish a boy.
1829 John & Harriet Brazil dealer St Marys RC Parish a boy.
1832 William & Catherine Brazill (a19) a butcher St Michans Parish a boy.
1853 Patrick & Martha Brazil a 30 brass founder of St Marys RC Parish a girl.
From St Pauls Church Aran Quay list the following Brazil Births.
1762-1779 Fanny, 1783-1804 Thomas, 1805-1829 James, Mary, Thomas, 1829-1856 Lucy, Marcella, Michael
Marriages, 1805-1836 William
other records
1864 John Brazil a labourer from the North of Dublin City with Christopher, Edward, James and Michael.
John Brazil & Bridget Byrne, John a butcher from Thomas Street d 1871 and his widow remarried in 1876. Later they are listed as living in Kingstown and later again as Margaret and Theresa were married from Merrion Square it is possible that the John Brazil of 1881 a butcher of Westland Row is from that family.
Patrick Brazil a silk dyer of the 1790 trade directory is the godfather of Ester. It is possible that this is her uncle, suggesting that Luke (son of Patrick) had a brother.
The grave records from Glasnevin show that Luke c1829-1899 was buried in a grave the property of Julia Callaghan 1805-1845 who is understood to have been his aunt.
Simon Brazil, this is the family to whom Denis erected a monument in Goldenbridge. The reference to Samuel at Rumley Row Kingstown would appear to refer to this family with Samuel being a misprint for Simon.
Thomas Brazil and Anne Murphy. Thomas was a gardener at Our Lady Hospice Harolds Cross Dublin.
William Brazil was a car man from Brides Lane.
Other families were John Brassil and Kathleen Byrne, James and John Brazil a John Brazil and Margaret Entwistle, a John Brazil and Bridget Mullane, Joseph Brazil, a Paul Brazil and Margaret Coyle. A James Brazil and Margaret Groves, John Brazil, Martin Brazil, Myles Brazil, Patrick Brazil Richard Brazil, Thomas Brazil early 1800’s Patrick Brazil and Anne Griffiths and Peter Brazil and Mary c 1808. These names may be from marriage registers.
The Brassils from County Kerry, Clare and Limerick.
According to Sean Russel Thomas Brazil family of Ballylongford/Tarbert area it appears they arrived in the area from County Offaly. Brazils were also to be found in Lislaughtin, Listowel and Ardfert.
From Australian sources Thomas Brassil b. 1750 in Ballylongford d. c 1793, Thomas had a son Thomas b. c 1775 m. Brigid McMahon and are ancestors of the Brassil in Tarmoand Hill and Lislaughtin.
Daniel Brassil is the ancestor of the Brassil in Tarmon Hill. M. Catherine Culhane from Ballyculhane Glin Co Limerick.
County Kildare Brazils pre 1864
No Brazils are records in Griffiths Valuation, this is somewhat surprising as four Brazil families located in the county in 1864. From Niall Foley comes the following:
Ann daughter of Michael & Mary Brazil baptised St Michael’s Athy 17th October 1772
Peter Brasil m. Anne Delaney in the church of the Assumption Castledermot 21st October 1792
Rose Brazil m. James Hynes in Newbridge 7th August 1859
Margaret Brazill m. James Gibbs a soldier of Newbridge 22nd March 1861
Benjamin John son of James Brazil & Mary Moloney baptised in Newbridge 11th May James was serving with the Royal Horse Artillery.
The family of James Brassil as no location is given the marriage of his son Francis is recorded. He was serving with the 102nd Regiment in Naas Barracks.
Edward Brazel and Roseann Flanagan.
Simon Brazil and Margaret Kelly John Brazil son of Simon m. 1870 was farming in Old Connell Newbridge.
Thomas Brazil. This consisted of two branches John & Michael both were married in Newbridge in 1859.
William Brazil initially located in Clane and moved to Celbridge.
The Brazils of Kings / Queens Counties.
In the 16th century when the O’Breasail clan were cleared out of Queens County and transplanted to County Kerry a number of families escaped to Kings County.
Post 1864 Brassil and Hennessy, Brazil and Horan, Patrick Brazel and Margaret Nolan, Christopher Brazil and Bridget Hynes, Edward Brazil and Anne Reilly, James Brazil and Lucy Kenny, James Brazil and Brigid Maloney, John Brazil and Rose Kelly, farmer of Cooldorragh. Joseph Brazil and Elizabeth Courtney , Patrick Brazil and Anne McDermott, John Brazil, Peter Brazil and Elizabeth Feeney.
From the Tithe Applotment Books.
John Brasil Kilkishen Clonea
P’t Brasil Kilenenag Clonlea
Thos Brasil Derreen Cragalogh, Granahan & Ruan, Tomfinlough.
Thomas Brasil Ballycanon Gabboett St Munchins
Danl Brasill Knocknaminster Tulla
James Brassil Knockroe Kilfintinan
John Brassil Knockroe
Widow Brassil Inchiquin Killinaboy
D’s Brassill Rosscaree
James Brassill Lisduff
Dennis Brazil Killaloe
Freeholders
James Brazil Lisduff
John Brassill lands at Tull Mat
Griffiths Valuations 1848-1864 and Other Records
County Antrim
Alexander Brazil Craigs Ballyconnelly
Samuel Brazil Ahoghill Glenhugh
Elizabeth Brazill Kirkinriola Ballymena
County Armagh
1917 Thomas Brassil a poultry dealer son of James Brassil
Michael Brazil of Ballybeg son of Robert Brazil m. Mary Kelly of Clonegal
County Clare
Daniel Brassil Killinaboy
Connor Brassil Kilchreest Poulaphuca
Martin Brassil Kilcreest
Michael Brasssil Killinaboy
James Brassil Tulla
Michael Brassill Quin
Patrick Brassill Drumcliff
Hannah Brazill Tomfinlough
William Brazill O’Briens Bridge.
County Cork
John, Mary & Patrick Brassell Ballyhay Newtown
Alicia & John Brassil Ballyhay Rathmorgan
Patrick Brassil Ballyhay Knockardamrum
Thomas Brassil Ballyhay Rathmorgan
Mary Brassill Rathgoggan Garrynagranoge
Denis Brazil Templemolaga Kilcooney
County Down
David Brazil Tullyish Ballymacanallen
Stewart Brazle Belfast d aged 60 1873
Thomas Brazil Belfast d. a 40 1876
Mary Brazill Belfast a 9 died 1882
Gerald b. to John Brazil and Jane Hood of Belfast 1876
James son of James Brassil a soldier m. Annie Grogan in Newry Catholic Church 1893
William son of Thomas Brazill m. Elizabeth Anne Wasson Holy Cross Church Ardoyne Belfast 1895
Thomas Philip Brazil son of John Brazil & Hannah Comerford 1914
County Dublin
Thomas Brassil Stillorgan
Denis Brassill Monkstown
John Brazil Garristown Commons Upper
William Brazil Ormond Market & Daltons Row
John Brazil Newfoundland Street
Peter Tully Murphstown
Luke Watling Street
County Fermanagh
Thomas Brazzil son of Thomas Brazzil of the 3rd Buffs (East Kent Regiment) m. Bridget Muldoon in Enniskillen Catholic Church 1867
County Galway
John Brassil son of Patrick m. Ellie Prendergast in Loughrea 1895
Patrick Brasil Clonfert Kylemore
James Brazil Clonfert Cankilly
County Kerry
William Brazell Listowel Gortcurreen
Michael Brazil Aghavallen Aghaanagran Lower
Catherine Brazill Aghavallen Main Street Ballylongford
Daniel Brazill Aghavallen Cloonaman Lislaughtin
Ellen Brazil Kilury Kilmore
Honoria Brazill Killury Kilmore
John Brazill Aghavallen Main Street Ballylongford
Mary Brazill Listowel Clievragh
Michael Sn & Jn Kilnaughtin Tarmon East
Patrick Brazill Ballynahaglish Ballymakegoge
Robert Brazill Aghavallen Main Street Ballylongford
Thomas Brazill Aghavallen Coolnagraigue
Thomas Brazill Kilnaughtin Tarmon East
Timothy Brazill Aghavallen Coolnagraigue
William Brazill Rattoo Rahealy
County Kilkenny
Alice dau of James Brazil & Mary Anne Nolan of Kilkenny 1887
Michael & Richard Brassill Rosbercon Millbanks
Daniel & Thomas Brazil Fiddtown Ballygowan
James Brazil Castlecomer Moneenroe
Michael Brazel m. Catherine Brennan and emigrated to the USA in the 19th century
Martin Brazell a tailor of Rosbercon
William Brazill Tullaroan Foylatalure
Kings County Offaly
Andrew Brasil Wheery
Catherine Brasil Wheery
Charles Brasil Wheery
James Brazil Wheery
John Brasil Wheery
Peter Brasil Wheery
Thomas Brassell Drumcullen
Daniel Brazil Lemenaghan
Michael Brazill Gallen
Patrick Brazill Kilmanaghan
Andrew & Denis Brazel a shoemaker of Gallen
James Brazel of Derica
Michael Brazel Endrim
Charles Brazil Derries
James Brazil Cooldorragh
John Brazil
Patrick & Peter Brazil Derries
Jeremiah Brazill Mountmellick
William Brazle Derries
County Limerick
Honoria Brassil Doon North
Jeremiah & Margaret Brassil Darragh Ballintober
Catherine Brazel Corcomonhide
James Brazil Ballylanders
Patrick Brazil Ballingarry
Stephen Brazil Killonahan
Thomas Brazil Ballylanders
Matthew Brazzil Kilfinnane
Jeremiah & Mary Brazzille Kilfinnane
William Brazzille Stradbally
County Londonderry
William Jr & Sr Brazil Banagher
Lowery Brazil Desertoghill
County Meath
James Brassill Castlejordan
Queens County Laois
Michael Brassil Lea Cooltedery
Jeremiah Brassill Rosenallis
Patrick Brazil Clonenagh
John Brazill Abbeyleix
County Roscommon
Winifred Mary daughter of David Brazil a soldier m. George A Armstrong in the C of I Roscommon 1902.
James Brazil m Rosanna Mason Elphin daughter Emma b. 1876
County Tipperary
George Brazell son of Henry Brazell a private in the 7th Dragoon Guards m. Mary Farmer in Clonmel
Thomas Brazil of Killeen Silvermines m. Hanora Ryan c 1878
William Brazil of Killeen Silvermines m. Ellen Ryan c 1872
Maurice Brazil Clonmel `
William Breassell Templetouhy
David & William Brazell Killoscully
James Brazill Holycross
Roger Brazill Templemore
County Waterford
Mary Brasil Killea
William Brassil Tramore Old Road Waterford
John, Thomas & William Brazel Aglish
Catherine Brazil Kilrossanty
John Brazil Seskinan
Michael Brazil Seskinan
Patrick Brazil Kilrossanty
Bridget, Edmond & Ellen Brazill Rathgormuck
James Brazill Kilsheelan
John Brazill Drumcannon
Mary Brazill Kilsheelan
Patrick brazil Clonmel Oldbridge
Richard Brazill Rathgormuck
Thomas Brazill Rathgormuck
Edward Brazel Ardnurcher
County Westmeath
Matthew Brazill Athlone
County Wexford
Bridget Brazil Kilgorman
James Brazill Kilcormick
John Brazill New Ross
Michael Brazill Kilcomb
Patrick Brazill New Ross
Patrick & Eliza Brazelle New Ross
Thomas Brazill Ferns
Miles Brazil Camolin
County Wicklow
Patrick Brazil South Wicklow