Public records are not always accurate. Sometimes it takes multiple sources to determine an
individual’s correct lineage. The Irish tended to use the same given names from one generation to
the next, which sometimes made this difficult. They’re also famous for using middle names as
first names and changing their given names and surnames without providing supporting
documentation. Listed below are name variations found in documentation for Dad. His variations
appear to be typos, rather than spelling changes, such as Jospeh instead of Joseph, and only one
misspelling of McMenamin, which is McManemin.

Name Variations Found in Documents
Joseph McMenamin
Joseph C. McMenamin
Joseph Charles McMenamin
Jospeh C. McMenamin
Jospeh Charles McMenamin
Joseph Charles McManemin