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Where we came from
"This page is a tribute to our heritage!" Our family really is a mixed up mob. doing this page I have found references to Irishmen Frenchmen Englishmen, Warriors, Chiefs, Noblemen Clansmen and Tribesmen, We lived in castles, estates and manors. We had Battles, Wars and Family Feuds. We were Pioneers, Settlers, Soldiers and Convicts. "Man were we type cast or what!". We even fought in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD. There's many more interesting facts here about our family Surnames and where they originated. Along with each Surname there is an image of the Coat of Arms, just click on the shields below to enlarge them for a better look.
Mcnerney Spallacy Savage Macnamara Barnes Box Gorman Davis Evans Appleby Bruce
Mcnerney
Mcnerney is a surname which is found primarily in Ireland . The history of this ancient Clare family traces its ancestry as a family of Irish origin before the year 1100 and appears first in the ancient records in Clare . Mcnerny family has a colourful history with nobles & titles, family castles, estates and manors.There were battles, wars and feuds they overcame, they branched out throughout Europe . The pioneers and settler's and also the notables of this distinguished family who lived during this century have left a legacy to be proud of. The colour Argent (Silver) in the coat of arms of the family Mcnerny symbolizes Peace and Sincerity. It also reflects the hopes, ambitions and aspirations of its original bearer. It should be noted that Mcnerny family members have migrated through history thereby carrying the name to many areas. In the year 1642 there is a reference to the surname Mcnerny. Spelling variations include: McInerny, MacInerney, Nerney, Kinnerk, Nerheny, Nertney and many more. First found in county of Clare . This ancient and distinguished Irish family were descended from the Dalcassian Kings of Thomond and the O'Briens and with their kinsmen the MacNamaras held the barony of Dunratty in their old ancestral estate of Ballycally in the parish of Kilconry. In Ireland the Lion represented the 'lion' season, prior to the full arrival of Summer. The symbol can also represent a great Warrior or Chief. The name Mcnerny in Ireland is derived from the native Gaelic Mac an Airchinnigh Sept that was located in County Clare in the West of the country. Another Sept that adopted McInerney as the anglicized form of their name was based in County Roscommon where the variant Nerney is also used.
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Spallacy
Spallacy is a surname found primarily in Ireland . The colour Gules (Red) in the coat of arms of the family Spellacy symbolizes Military Fortitude and Magnanimity. It also reflects the hopes, ambitions and aspirations of its original bearer. It is interesting to note that the Center's research historians have discovered various spelling forms for the family name Spellacy and among them we find Spellissey and O'Spellissey. In the year 1776 there is a reference to the surname Spallacy.
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Savage
Savage is a surname which is found primarily in France . The Savage surname is of nickname origin and derived from a characteristic of the original bearer. This being one of the ways that family names were formed so that the Savage family, like others in their community could carry their name with distinction. First found in in Cheshire where they were seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy , their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 AD. One of the earliest references to the family name Savage dates back in history to the year 1036. The colour Azure (Blue) in the coat of arms of the family Savage symbolizes Loyalty and Truth. The name Savage in Ireland was assumed by the Munster based O'Sabhain Sept who also adopted the name Savin. Most descendants bearing this name however, derive from the County Down based Mac a Sabhaisigh family who arrived as Planters in the twelfth century and who became completely hibernicized.
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Macnamara
Macnamara is a surname which is found primarily in Ireland . First found in county of Clare , where they and the O'Briens were two of the largest Clanns. The Irish name McNamara is derived from the native Gaelic MacConmara Septs that were located in County Clare in the West of the country. Bunratty Castle was home to the most prominent Sept.The name means 'hound of the sea'.In the year 1710 there is a reference to the surname Macnamara. The colour Gules (Red) in the coat of arms of the family Mcnamara symbolizes Military Foritude and Magnanimity. Spelling variations include: McNamara, McNamar, McNamarra, McNamard, Sheedy, McSheedy and many more.
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Barnes
Barnes is a surname which is found primarily in Wales . The surname Barnes is of local origin, deriving from the place where the ancestors of this lineage lived. One of the earliest references to the family name Barnes dates back in history to the year 1273. The colour Or (Gold) in the coat of arms of the family Barnes symbolizes Generosity and Elevation of Mind.
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Box
Box is a surname which is found primarily in England . The surname Box is of local origin, deriving from the place where the ancestors of this lineage lived. one of the earliest references to the family name Box dates back in history to the year 1181. The colour Azure (Blue) in the coat of arms of the family Box symbolizes Loyalty and Truth. It also reflects the hopes, ambitions and aspirations of its original bearer.
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Gorman
Gorman is a surname which is found primarily in Ireland . First found in counties of Leix. This Sept originally settled in the barony of Slievemargy in county Leix near Carlow and their Chiefs were known as the Lords of Carlow. The name Gorman in Ireland is derived from the native Gaelic Sept Mac Gormain who were located in the West of the country and especially in County Clare . Gormley and Grimes are names that have been used interchangeably with Gorman.Spelling variations include: Gorman, MacGorman, O'Gorman, and others.
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Davis
Davis in Ireland is often of Welsh origin having been brought to the country by settlers who located in all four Provinces but especially in Leinster and Ulster . Spelling variations include: Davies, Davis, and others. First found in Flint where they were recorded as a family of great antiquity seated with manor and estates in that shire. Davis is a surname found primarily in Ireland . Several native Gaelic Septs have used Davis as the anglicized version of their name including the McMurroughs of County Wexford and the MacDaibhaids in Ulster .Several native Gaelic Septs have used Davis as the anglicized version of their name including the McMurroughs of County Wexford and the MacDaibhaids in Ulster . The family name Davis actually comes from the first name of the father of the original bearer. The colour Sable (Black) in the coat of arms of the family Davis symbolizes Constancy. historians have discovered that Dawidhis a variant spelling form of this surname. the earliest references to the family name Gorman dates back in history to the year 1200. There are, of course, many other references to Gorman family members found in the pages of history but the intent of this extract is to give you a feeling for the length of time the Gorman name has been in existence. The colour Azure (Blue) in the coat of arms of the family Gorman symbolizes Loyalty and Truth.
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Evans
Evans is a surname which is found primarily in Ireland . Spelling variations include: Evans, Evan, Evance, Evands, Evanson, Evason, Evens and many more. First found in Herefordshire where they were recorded as a family of great antiquity seated at Eyton with manor and estates in that shire. The surname Evans comes from the first name of the original bearer. This being one of the ways that family names were formed so that the Evans family, like others in their community could carry their name with distinction. The colour Argent (Silver) in the coat of arms of the family Evans symbolizes Peace and Sincerity.
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Appleby
Appleby first found in in Westmoreland where they had been seated as Lords of the manor of Appleby from about the year 1250, which later became the county town of Appleby. Appleby is a surname which is found primarily in England . The surname Appleby is of local origin, deriving from the place where the ancestors of this lineage lived.one of the earliest references to the family name Appleby dates back in history to the year 1163.The colour Azure (Blue) in the coat of arms of the family Appleby symbolizes Loyalty and Truth. historians have discovered various spelling forms for the family name Appleby and among them we find Appelbi, Appelbee and Applebee.
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Bruce
Bruce is a surname which is found primarily in Ireland . one of the earliest references to the family name Bruce dates back in history to the year 1066. The colour Or (Gold) in the coat of arms of the family Bruce symbolizes Generosity and Elevation of Mind. It also reflects the hopes, ambitions and aspirations of its original bearer.
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