Sep 04, 2014 over the last 18 months we have taken some of the following photos on our travels and as we go, we often link to the irish surnames on our list. Unlock your family history in the largest database of last names. Find out more about your family history by using the free search box. The most foley families were found in the usa in 1880. The surname foley derives from o foghladha, the name of a sept which. This was about 20% of all the recorded foley s in the usa. The surname foley was first found in waterford irish. According to our database of 25,799 people with the last name foley that have a birth and death date listed. Meaning of foley last name surname family name foley. This was about 61% of all the recorded book s in the usa. Jonathan j foley iii, a businessman from atlanta, died of heart failure friday at the nashville home of his mother, harriet foley. Hi guys, welcome to all in the foley family channel. County cork surnames and places is your irish surname on.
Foley coat of arms, family crest free image to view foley name origin. The foley family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The book family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Find the origins, meaning of the foley name, photos, and more. Discover the meaning of the foley name on ancestry. Pages in category foley family the following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. Research folley in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. In 1891 there were 841 foley families living in lancashire. The name is derived from the original modern irish o foghlu and older irish o foghladha, meaning plunderer. It is derived from the irish foghlaidhe which translates into plunderer or pirate a fearsome reputation indeed. The foley family refers to the engaging and caring community that encompasses bishop foley catholic. Nancy jane foley 1839 1901 genealogy geni family tree.
Foley is an old irish surname about which some confusion has arisen because there is an important family of worcestershire called foley, which is usually. Meaning, origin and history of the surname foley behind. The foley coat of arms came into existence centuries ago. The name foley is a boys name of irish origin meaning plunderer there are many more appealing irish surnames than foley, and certainly more positive meanings. It is the partnership between students, families, teachers, advisors, alumni, coaches, and administrators who work together to prepare our students to succeed in all aspects of their lives. Foley family crest and meaning of the coat of arms for the surname. Born to a dublin family of modest means, he established himself as a prodigy early on, beginning his studies at the royal dublin societys art school when he was only. Browse for all the origins, histories, and meanings of foley and almost 2,000,000 other surnames. Foley succeeded harmon from 1934 through 1938, was appointed a district judge in 1939, but lost the post in the. Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out your foley family tree. Foley name origin, meaning and family history discover how your foley ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. As for a story about one of my ancestors, my cousin the family genealogist found this article. In 1840 there were 43 book families living in pennsylvania. Wondering about the meaning behind your irish name.
The surname book was first found in berwickshire an ancient county of scotland, presently part of the scottish borders council area, located in the eastern part of the borders region of scotland, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the norman conquest in 1066. The our name in history collection are customized books offering a unique blend of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary about your surname. The book is just one of an entire series of family name books in the our name in history collection. The surname foley comes from the irish o foghladha phonetically pronounced ohfulaha. The surname foley is found in greatest concentration in counties cork, kerry, and waterford. Learn about the history of this surname and heraldry from our database and online image library. Ontario had the highest population of foley families in 1911. The process of creating coats of arms also often called family crests began in the eleventh century although a form of protoheraldry may have existed in some countries prior to this.
Genealogy for nancy jane foley 1839 1901 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Foley succeeded harmon from 1934 through 1938, was appointed a district judge in. I have recently discovered several lines of my family tree that i didnt know about. The lord of the decies the waterford area of munster was a title attributed to some early foleys. The most book families were found in the usa in 1880.
A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. It is not a book about the origins or distributions of family names. Foley coat of arms, family crest and foley family history, foley name origin. The foley name is perhaps most closely associated with the arts.
This page was started by friends and family of james foley in 2012, to secure support for his release. I have pored over the photographs of the family paddling in the. Port lairge, anciently the deise region, on the south coast of ireland in the province of munster, in southern ireland where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Welcome to the foley family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. New york had the highest population of foley families in 1840. Foley foley historical records and family trees myheritage. The surname of foley was derived from the gaelic ofogladha meaning plunderer. However if you think the family is scottish and find it in a scottish surname book, you may be misled entirely because the name is also irish.
Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. For other persons with the surname foley see foley surname. Foley is a surname which originated in ireland, in the southeast munster region. Foley coat of arms foley family crest the surname of foley was derived from the gaelic ofogladha meaning plunderer. Ie genealogical research is required to determine family origin. Parishes where foley and a second surname are found together. The meaning, origin and history of the surname foley. So, join us now as we travel around county cork taking lots of pictures and sharing with you the many county cork surnames. If foley is a genuine family name, this would be all right in the middle. If you are reading this that means that you have just subscribed, going to subscribe, or already are par. Pennsylvania had the highest population of book families in 1840. Your name in history book collection olive tree genealogy. The pugh family papers relate to the ownership, management, and administration of multiple plantations by the family in the 1830s and 1840s. They were married at killeagh cross roads, according to some information i have received.
In 1911 there were 547 foley families living in ontario. This was about 25% of all the recorded foley s in the uk. The collection contains nearly 300,000 family name books. Or check the index of mailing lists for a soundalike name. This was about 46% of all the recorded foley s in canada. There are 406,000 census records available for the last name foley. This is a very technical book and it is exactly what the extension name says a guide to family name research in the 21st century. She was born in ireland in 1850, the daughter of thomas foley b. A family tree genealogy website researching foley, donnelly, roaf, cortez, rock, vanamburgh, abbott, ripley, mcintyre, karolow and other surnames. Lancashire had the highest population of foley families in 1891. Foley genealogy mailing list for correspondence and sharing of information pertaining to family histories of the foley surname and its variations. Foley coat of arms, family crest free image to view foley name.
In 1840 there were 42 foley families living in new york. There is also supposed to be a foley book showing our ancestry. Although their origins are partly shrouded in myth and legend, what is known with certainty is that the distant ancestors of the foleys of today contributed in no small part to the rich tapestry that is irelands history. Jan 23, 2019 genealogy profile for john henry foley john henry foley 1875 1918 genealogy genealogy for john henry foley 1875 1918 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. For less common names, buy the cd with griffiths index and look it up yerself. The written record of foley was the archbishop of cashel maoliosa o foley from 11. Historical records and family trees related to foley foley. The new art of heraldry made it possible for families and even individual family members to have their very own coat of arms, including all foley. O means grandson or male descendent of and foghladha means pirate or plunderer. One is that of a great great grandmother, honora elizabeth foley.
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