Elliott Clan
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The origin of the Elliot Clan according to tradition is Angus, the river Elliot
runs into the sea near Arbroath.In ancient times the name was spelled ELLOCH,
ELLOTH or ELLOT. The migration of the Elliot Clan point to the change in the
Lordship of Liddesdale in 1320-1321. Family tradition says that the Elliots,
came from the north of Scotland from, "the foot of Glenshie in Angus".
The Elliott's were first found in Liddesdale and Teviotdale Scotland where they
held lands and were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the
Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 AD.
Records show that there was a Robert Elliott of Redhench and that he was
Captain of Hermitage Castle in 1491. Robert Elliott was the son of
Robert Elwold of Redhench. The Elliott family had a tradition of holding
positions as Senior Military officers and Administers of Castles.
They were responsible and bold leaders. It is not surprising then that the Robert
Elliott was killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. His descendant,
Henry Elliott, was the laird of Harwood.
The Elliots were supporters of Robert the Bruce they moved to Liddesdale
to improve Bruce's hold on the area. The family built around 100 peel towers
in the area. It is believed that about at this time they began to reside in
Hermitage Castle and hold the Captaincy there. At that same time the family
was also granted Redheugh in Liddesdale. It is believed that he was the first Chief of the Clan, in about 1320...
With only two short breaks Redheugh has thus been in Elliot hands for 650 years....
The earliest records of the Elliotts, is of an Ellot(or Elliott) of Redheugh he was killed
in battle at Flodden, with 3 of his sons. He had a daughter Mary that married
Cuthbert Blackadder of that Ilk. She had a son living in 1447. The old Castle
of Tulliallan, the ruins of which yet indicate its strength, and the defences
that surrounded and secured it. It was long the seat of the Blackadders,
another of our historic families. Their original seat was Blackadder in
Berwickshire, from which they took their name. Castle of Tulliallan, was given
to the Blackadders by James II., in 1415. The common ancestor of both was Robert Bruce..
Cuthbert, was called "The Chieftain of the South," in reward of
important military service which he had rendered....
More about the Elliott Clan
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Farquharson(Christy)
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Farquharson Clan -
Septs: Barrie, Bowman, Brebner, Christie, Christison,
Christy....
Clan Farquharson, of Celtic origin, derives from Farquhar, fourth son of
Alexander "Ciar" Mackintosh of Rothiemurchus, 5th Chief of Clan Shaw. A grant
of arms made by Lord Lyon in 1697 stated that John Farquharson of Invercauld
was lawfully descended of Shaw son of MacDuff, Thane of Fife whose successors
had the name Shaw until Farquhar Shaw, son to Shaw of Rothiemerchus, Chief of
the whole name came to be called Farquharson. Thus the Farquharsons branched
from Clan Shaw. Farquhar settled in the Braes of Mar and was appointed baillie
or chamberlain thereof.
It was Donald Farquharson who married Isobel Stewart, heiress of Invercauld
and their son Finlay Mór, 1st of the House of Farquharson of Invercauld, who
gave to the Farquharson Chiefs their style MacFionnlaidh (siol Fhionnlaidh or
descendents of Finlay). Clan Farquharson were among the most loyal and faithful
adherents to the House of Stewart and throughout all the struggles on its
behalf constantly acted in accordance with their motto,
"Fide et Fortitudine" - - (By fidelity and fortitude)
Gaelic Name: MacFhearchair
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Stewart Clan
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Clan Stewart -
Septs: Boyd,
Loy, MacLoy...
The main branch of the Stewart are descended from Walter, the son of a
Anglo-Norman Baron that came to Scotland early in the 12th century.
He was appointed High Stewart of the household of David I, King of Scotland.
His position also allowed him to be granted hereditary titles by King Malcom
IV. The name Stewart is taken from "Steward", it was then changed to "Stuart"
by the French. Some claim that they are of the "Arimathean" line...
The Stewarts are descended from King Alpin the father
of Kenneth I (MacAlpin). There is documentation and genealogies that state that they are also
descended from "Banquo". As in the play written by William Shakespeare,
the witches inform Macbeth that he would be King - they tell Banquo he would
never be King but his line would inherit the throne sometime in the future and
his lineage would produce numerous Kings - AS they did!
Many noble famlies are decended from this line they have in the past held
or currently hold titles to Earldoms or Dukedoms of Albany, Rothesay, Angus,
Atholl, and Bute to name a few. Other main "Stewart" famlily names are
Blaquhidder and Dalguise. The Gaelic name for Stewart is Stillbhard.
The Clan Motto is: Virescit vulmere virtus - "Courage grows strong at a wound"
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Johnston Clan
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Anglo-Saxon and means "John's settlement." The first known Johnstone was
Gilbert, son of John, who received use of a small parcel of land in southern
Annandale from William Bruce, Lord of Annandale, between 1195 and 1214.
Gilbert soon was knighted and witnessed various charters as Sir Gilbert de
Joneston. Later Johnstone lairds fought the English at the Battle of Solway
in 1378 and the Battle of Otterbourne in 1388.
The Johnstones of Annandale were among the most intrepid reivers of the
Scottish West March of the Borders. The Johnstones rose to prominence and
power by assisting the King in crushing the Douglas rebellion in 1455.
The Black Douglases virtually controlled southern Scotland and were perceived
as a serious threat to the Stewart dynasty. The Johnstones fought the Black
Douglases at Arkinholm in Dumfriesshire and participated in the King's siege
of Threave Castle in Kirkudbright. The Douglases were attainted, their estates
forfeited, and King James II "of the fiery face" rewarded his supporters,
including the Johnstones, with grants of former Douglas lands. Johnstone
clansmen soon spread throughout upper Annandale and into Lanarkshire.
In 1542 Queen Mary of Guise erected the lands of the Laird of Johnstone into
a free barony.
In 1983, after a lapse of nearly two centuries, the Lord Lyon King of
Arms officially recognized Major Percy Wentworth Hope Johnstone of Annandale
and of that Ilk, hereditary Keeper of Lochmaben Castle and a descendant of the
daughter of the first Marquis of Annandale, as Chief of Clan Johnstone.
Upon Major Hope Johnstone's death later that year, his son Patrick Andrew
Wentworth Hope Johnstone succeeded as Chief. In 1985 the House of Lords
recognized the Chief's claim to the long-dormant titles of Earl of Annandale a
nd Hartfell.
The head of the Caskieben branch became a Baronet of Nova Scotia,
and his descendant, an American citizen, is the current head of the branch.
Family Motto (Nunquam non Paratus) Never unperpared. The Gaelic Name: MacIain.
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Buchanan(Gibson) Clan
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Ulster, Ireland. ANSELAN BUEY OKYAN:, the first Scottish Chief of the Clan
Buchanan was born about 980, in Ulster, Ireland. Anselan (or Absolon) Buey
(or fair) Okyan or Bocainain - in Scottish was Buchanan.
Tradition states that after many centuries of raiding, the Danes,
under Swein The Fork Beard took control of most of England and Ireland from
1013-1014. His son, Canute (994-1035), was to be made King of England.
Swein ordered celebrations be held in Limerick, Western Ireland. Swein also
ordered that 1,000 beautiful daughters of the Irish nobility must attend.
The Irish sent 1,000 people, but they were not female.... They were young men,
disguised as women. They had long Irish Scains (daggers) concealed below
their cloaks. A massacre of the Danes, at the feast then followed. One of men
of the 1,000 was Buey Anselan O Kyan/ O Cahan, (which is pronounced O Kane).
He was the son of the King of the Dermod Okyan, provincial King of the
southern part of Ulster, Ireland. As a result of this, he was in a great
deal of trouble! He fled Ireland and went to Argyll, Scotland....
More about the Gibson's and our Genealogy
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Early Scottish History and the Stone of Scone
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The Stone of Destiny or Stone of Scone was recently returned to Scotand after
being in England for about 700 years. All the ancient Kings and Queens of
Scotland, Ireland and England including the current Queen have been crowned
on this stone. Tradition states that the Fergusons a clan that resided in
soutwestern Scotland descend from Fergus, son of Erc. This family cliams that
their line came from Ireland; it states that (Fergus) and his two brothers came
to Scotland from Dalriada (Ulster, Ireland) in the 6th century AD, bringing
with them the Stone of Scone - which later became the Scottish Coronation Stone.
In about 836 Alpin, King of the Scots was killed (some say murdered) after
a battle in which the Scots lost to the Picts. Alpin's son
Kenneth MacAlpin became King. He moved the Capital from Dunstaffnage, Argyll to Scone,
where he was crowned on the "Stone of Destiny", which has since then served as a
coronation stone - it still is.
The stone was returned to Edinburgh
Castle in 1996 and is displayed beside the "Honors of Scotland" (the crown,
scepter and ceremonial sword of Scottish kings). Just recently a group of
hard-line nationalists, in Scotland have petitioned the Scottish Parliament
to have the stone taken to the Perth Museum. They make the argument that that the
stone belongs to the "ancient Caledonians". There are some that dispute the fact that the current coronation
stone is the real one. Some historians believe that the actual stone was
hidden and that another one (a fake) was taken by Edward I in 1296. There is
a "Columban" tradition that tells when the monks hid the stone one of them
prophesied that the stone would be returned when - Scotland becomes a Nation
again, and "The Man of God" or "Michael" returns. This prophecy was well know
and there has been much debate over its meaning over the centuries, with no
real explanations... This may be why the "Scots" never made a real attempt to
retrieve the "fake". Perhaps this was the reason why Robert the Bruce did not
take back the stone in 1328, at the Treaty of Northampton?
It is believed that the male line of the
Celtic kings ran on till the close of the thirteenth century, ending with
Alexander III, in 1285. Their reign, however, being prolonged in the female
line through the dynasties of Bruce and Stewart some sources say. Both of these claim
families, from a female branch, can trace their line to Kenneth MacAlpin.
Clan Coat of Arms and Clan Crest or Badge
What is a Coat of Arms? Nearly every Clan Chief or Family Head, in Scotland have them
. It is granted or confirmed by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.
Once confirmed, these Arms are then recorded and kept in the Public Register
of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland. This Official Register which was
established in 1592 is kept in the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh.
It is acknowledged as being the most magnificent heraldic manuscript in all of
Europe. In addition to this each of the Clan also has a Crest or Badge.
It too after its design, is checked against the Lyon Register and before
it's subsequent approval by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs.
In Medieval times it was the custom for each Clan Chief to give their followers
and immediate family a metal plate, of their crest to wear. This "badge" was
to proclaim to all of their clan allegiance. The badge was normally affixed
to their clothing by a strap and buckle. Clan Crest Badge, the strap and buckle
with Chief's motto inscribed thereon declaring a clansman or clanswoman. Only a
Chief, Chieftain or Armiger may wear this Crest Badge without the strap and
buckle.
More History and Facts About Scotland
Gaelic was the National language in Scotland until
well after William the Conqueror Came.Unlike England, the Normans never
conquered Scotland. The Norman knights and barons were invited by St.
David I to build Castles there and help to defend the country. The Scottii or
Scots, who gave their name to Scotland, originally lived in Northern Ireland
and began to migrate in large numbers to Argyll and Galloway in the fifth
century... Small groups seem to have come earlier. The first of Scotland's
national heroes, Calgach (Calgacus) was probably a Scot rather than a Pict,
according to numerous sources. He and his army held the Romans to a standstill
at the Battle of the Mons Grampians in AD 84. The Romans were left in possession of
the field but did not pursue their campaign.... Calgacus was referred to by the Roman
historian Tacitus as "a man of high courage and lineage". Tacitus described
the Caledonians as having "reddish hair and large limbs". The Celtic tribes united against the Romans
under Calgacus, but he along with 10,000 of his men were killed at this batttle.
The Scots combined with the
Picts in the ninth century and at the time "Scotus" could still mean "Irishman".
Elliot Clan and Border Reiver DNA Porject. There is currently a DNA Project
underway that may be of some interest to those of you that are of Elliott and
or Border Reiver descent. More info about it..
The Origin of the Elliott's
The roots of the Elliot family stem back many
centuries... Some traditions claim that they are of ancient Celtic stock
and are directly linked with Kings named AEthelgeat and AElfweald. One King
ruled in Northumbria on the northeastern coast of England and the other
ruled East Anglia to the South. Still others insist that the Elliots are from some
sources are a "Noble and Ancient Tribe/Clan of Caledonii (Caledonians).... And were
there many years ago and defended Scotland against the Romes invading armies.
There is also evidence that suggests that some of Elliot's were at one time Roman soldiers of Sarmation descent that
that were stationed at Hadrian's Wall. In 181 AD, there it was recorded that many of the Soldiers of VI Victrix mutinied.
This legion was comprised primarily of Sarmation conscripts (specialized cavalry units)that originated form the Danube region.
In 175 AD the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelias, defeated the Iazyges tribe of
Alans. He took them into Roman service and eventually many of them settled in
"Northern Britain", at Ribchester, south of Lancaster. The Alans were assigned
to the VI Legion Victrix. It is recorded that approximately 6,000 "Alans"
came. These people specialized in horse breeding and were excellent equestrians....
And it is believed they brought over well over 10,000 horses with them.
The troops on the western Wall were mostly cavalry. The fore mentioned seems to
indicate that perhaps some of the "Border Reiver" qualities may have sprung form
abilities and military skills of these people?
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Last Updated: Monday, September 5th, 2005 (12:11 AM)
Christy-Elliott Bowlus-Lloyd Family History Page
Dorothy Elliott-Wakefield
Introduction:
I've been searching the Web for sometime now and I've decided to put together
a website that details our family genealogy. Much of this information I
found thanks to other family members; other info I found after much diligent
searching. If you have stumbled onto this site while in search for your
family history I hope that you will find it entertaining and enlightening.
Also included are (husband's line) Brady-Wakefield family history.
It's a Continuous Process
The information that you find on
this site about various clans that are associated with our family is a
conglomeration from numerous sources; the web and historical books mainly the
origin of this data. I have listed sources when known.
If you see any information that you know is not correct please let me know.
If there is something that you would like to add - I'd be happy to include it!
Elliott Family Genealogy
The origin of our family can be traced back to Henry Blondin Elliott, who came from Canada
and settled in the Northwestern Ohio area, in the mid 1860's to 1870. We have been
searching for sometime now, but have not been able to find our links to
relatives in Canada. We know that the family possessed much land and was in the lumber business.
They owned a Timber Company that did shipping quite extensively by the mid 1860's.
My father had very little memories of Henry, who passed away in 1931.
There is a little info about the names Simon, William, John and another Henry.
We do not know how these names are related to the family - Are they names of
brothers, uncles, cousins or his father?? We also were told that Henry's
family was living in Canada for sometime and had come to America before the
Revolutionary War. It was believed that some in this family were "Loyalist" and were compelled
to make the move to Canada...Henry named one of his sons LaFayette...
New information about my elusive Elliott's! (Posted May 12th 2004)
I have just found more information in regards to my Great Grandfather
Henry… His full name is Henry Blondin Elliott ( AKA "Blondie"). According to
his obituary that appeared in the Bryan Press, in 1931, he was indeed - born
in Canada. The date of his birth according to his headstone is 1843; the date
the obit has was 1846; there is still some confusion here. We are certain about
one fact though - Henry was born on December 25th, on Christmas Day, in Canada!
His wife's name was Mary Jane (Frayer) Elliott. Henry and Mary were married in
1874. Henry died December 11th, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio and is buried at Ney,
Ohio.
New Information:
I recently received census data thanks to an answer to a message board post. This census data was from Defiance, Ohio - 1880.
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace
Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Henry ELLIOTT Self Male W 35 CAN Day Laborer PA PA
Mary ELLIOTT Mother Female W 23 OH Housekeeper NY NY
John ELLIOTT Son S Male W 5 OH CAN OH
Layfayett ELLIOTT Son S Male W 3 OH CAN OH
Mysta ELLIOTT Dau S Female W 1 OH CAN OH
Hopefully the additional details will help… If you have any information, no matter how trivial, please contact me.
For a detailed look at the information that we do have regarding Henry Blondin Elliott
and our family just click on the link below...
More about Henry Elliott - updated 9-28-2004
Christy Genealogy
The Christy's of my line can be traced back to Robert Christy, who was born on
October 8th, 1800, in Pennsylvania. His father(first name unknown) was born in Pennsylvaina around 1780... Robert married Margaret Lesnett, in Pennsylvania
on February 19th, 1823. We do not have any other details about Robert Christy. I recently found information
about Robert's wife Margaret. Her parents were Frederick Lesnett and Isabell Wilson.
Frederick was born in 1758 at Frederick Co., MD and he died on April 6th, 1830 at Allegheny Co., PA.
Frederick's father Christian Lesnett was born in 1728 at Hessen Castle, (or Hessen Kassel)Germany
; he died in 1807 at Allegheny Co., PA.
Robert and Margaret had 11 children. The family moved 2 times, finally settling
in Williams County, Ohio. Robert L Christy (my great grandfather) was born on April 22nd, of 1840.
Robert served in the Civil War under Grant. He first served with the 86th Ohio VI reached the rank of Corp.
He joined a second time then attaining the rank of Captain...
More info on our Christy Genealogy
NEW INFORMATION: Updated September 18th,2004. We have just recently found some new info on Robert Christy that was born in 1780 - Click below to see
Family Pictures
Pictures, pictures pictures... Here you will find various photographs,
tintypes and other documents from Civil War through present. A rather
handsome array! Also are amusing stories ect.
Go to the pictures page
Palatines to America - Bowlus Family
Some of the earliest in this family to immigrate were from Germany. The region
they came from in present-day Germany is known as the Palatinate. Tradition
speaks of the Bowlus family as being a prominent family from the Palatinate
area that came to America in the early 1700's to escape the constant wars
and to find religious freedom.
Variant spellings of Bowlus include Paulus, Baulus, Bowlus, Bolis,
Powlis, Ballus, etc. There has been research that shows that the Paulus/Baulus
emigrated from Niederlinxweiler, in the Saarland Germany near the French Border.
There is reference to a Paulus family in Niederlinxweiler in the early 1700's.
From a commemorative biographical record - marc wadsworth
Henry Bowlus. The great ancestor from whom are descended the Bowlus families
of Sandusky County, Ohio, was a native of Germany, who came to America in the
Colonial period, about 1735(was actually about 1750), and settled in the Middletown Valley,
Frederick County, Maryland. Henry had four sons -- Jacob, George, Valentine, and
Nicholas -- the youngest being then but five years of age, when they came to America.
We have just found numerous sources that gives Henry's name as Andreas Henry Bowlus -- he was born on March 9th, 1722 in Nieder Linxweiler, Saarland, Gremany. His wife's name was
Anna Maria. Henry's father was J. George Paul Baulus; he was born in Wuett, Neckarkreis, Denkendorf, Evangelisch.
Henry Bowlus(Andreas Henry's grandson), was a early pioneer of Sandusky county Ohio, was born in
Maryland, September 27, 1810. On November 20, 1833, he married Miss Catharine
Keller, of Lancaster, Ohio, who was born February 14, 1811, and died October 20,
1848; their children were - Hanson R., Mahala, Martha, Catharine, Elizabeth,
and Caroline. On September 27, 1849, Henry married Rebecca C. Williamson, of
Maryland, born July 4, 1824, and died January 28, 1891; their children were -
Warren, Anna, Henry F., and Robert.
According to the Rutherford B.
Hayes Presidential Center
Civil War Soldiers Database, this is the info that they have on Hanson Robert
Bowlus(Henry's son from his first marriage). There was another Bowlus that
served from this same area. A John Bowlus reached the rank of Major.
Name: HANSON R BOWLUS
Age: 25
Status: ENLISTED
Date: 5/2/1864
Place: FREMONT, OHIO
Company: K
Regiment: 169
State of Regt: OHIO
Term: 4MO
Branch: OHIO NATIONAL GUARD
Rank In: CAPTAIN
Rank Out: CAPTAIN
Disposition: DISCHARGED,END OF TERM Date(s): 09/04/1864
www.rbhayes.org/databases/soldiers/soldiers/396.htm
Henry Bowlus, lived to see a many changes in the valley of the Sandusky.
When he first came here there were more Indians than white people. The
Wyandots and Tawas lived here, and used to assemble in great numbers every
year when they went to Malden to draw their annuity from the United States
government.
Henry Bowlus followed farming and stock raising. He owned 160 acres
of land on Muskallonge creek, two and a half miles west of Fremont. About the
year 1868, he started numerous businesses in Fremont, with his son, Captain
Hanson R Bowlus., They operated a sawmill, furniture shop and planning-mill.
Before the Civil War he kept a station of the "Under-ground railroad," and
assisted runaway slaves from the Southern States to escape to Canada.
Bowlus Genealogy from Germany to Ohio - updated 10-19-2004
NEW INFORMATION: Niederlinxweiler church records in the LDS library collection indicate
there were a few Paulus/Paulis families, in early 1700's. According to a
Bowlus Family Researcher there is a German lineage book for Niederlinxweiler
in the LDS Library in Salt Lake that lists the marriage of Andreas Paulus
(Baulus) and Anna Maria Koenig on 1741 and lists three children; Andreas,
Johann Jakob, and Johann Nicholas born between 1742 and 1746.
More info on BOWLUS Family of Oregon and Washignton - posted 10-19-2004
Early Ohio Settlers in Fremont, Sandusky, and Perrysburg.
The Bowlus and Christy Families came to Ohio in the early 1800's.
The Wakefield's and Gibson families were some of the first to come to
southeastern Michigan. They helped to clear the Blackswamp, start businesses,
build railroads and preach the word of God to
others in this area... After being granted close to 1,000 acres of land by
President James Monroe, the Bowlus families (party of 28) left Maryland and
came to the frontier. "One of Sandusky's earliest and most distinguished
settlers was the Bowlus family", as one source put it. They came from Middle
Town Valley, Frederick county Maryland, in the late Autumn of 1828.
From Loy to Loyd to LLoyd
Joseph Johnston-Loy(1842-1920).
This is a picture of my great grandfather, Joseph Johnston-Loy. They claimed to be of Welsh origin.
Joseph was the son of Joshua Loy and
Martha Jane Johnston. Joshua Loy was born in 1812, in Maryland. He moved to
Shady Grove Pennsylvania just before the Civil War. His first wife
Martha Jane Johnston died August 18th, 1847. (she was born may 12, 1817
and is buried in Shady Grove Pen.) His second wife Eliza died February 23rd,
1898. Joseph was born in Emmistburug, Maryland on September 22, 1842.
His sister Louisa was born Jan 15th 1837. The family moved to Pennsylvania
just before the Civil War. Joseph served in the Civil War from the very
beginning... He joined 2 times for 3 years and served in the "cavalry".
He undoubtedly served in Gettysburg under Buford. He received an "on-field battle"
promotion for leading a cavalry charge headlong into southern lines. On his
second stint he served with the 201st Regiment, Company C of the Pennsylvania
Volunteers. he attained the rank of Sergeant (his name appears at this time as Lloyd). After the war Joseph moved to Sylvania, Ohio - where he was the
only blacksmith, for many years. He also was owner of a local granary
business and at one time served as Mayor of Waterville, Ohio. His name was
changed during the War on two occasions first from Loy to Loyd and then to
LLoyd, the current spelling.
I have found numerous pictures of Joseph Johnston-Loy and
his sons Arthur(my grandfather), and Delvin Lloyd that were born in the early
1870's.
Pictures above, starting from left are:
Delvin(abt 7) and Arthur LeRoy Lloyd (abt 3 yrs old) late 1870's,
Arthur Lloyd(30) Maxine(being held 4) and Edith(25) about 1908,
Delvin Lloyd(late 30's) and his wife Addie about 1915-1920.
I hope to have more pictures up soon.
Joseph Johnston 1780
The father of Martha Jane Johnston-Loy was Joseph Johnston.
The Johnstons were of Scottish origin. The family came to America in the Colonial period, sometime before the Revolutionary War and settled in Maryland.
Joseph was born in Maryland in 1780. It is believed that some in this family served in the Revolutionary War. Joseph Johnston had 4 children.
-- Three boys and one girl. His children: David Johnston born January 1st, 1809;
Samuel Johnston born January 2nd, 1811; Nicholas Johnston born sometime in 1814;
Martha Jane Johnston was born on May 12th, 1817. Records indicate that Martha Jane was born Maryland. She died in August of 1847 in Pennsylvania and was burried in Shady Grove Cemetery, in Pennsylvania.
Martha married Joshua Loy in the 1830's. The couple had 2 children that we know of -- Joseph Johnston-Loy (my great grandfather)born in Emmistburug, Maryland on September 22, 1842;
and Louisa born January 15th, 1837. The Martha and Joshua Loy moved to Pennsylvania
just before the Civil War.
Brady-Wakefield
The Brady Family Origins.....
'..McBradys were monarchs of Ireland, their genealogy having been traced back to
King Milesius. In course of time the O and the Mc were dropped and the name
became plain Brady. Hugh Brady, Most Reverend Lord Bishop of Meath was the
fourth son of Sir Dennis O’Grady or Brady, of Fassaghmore, County Clare,
Ireland, knight and chief of his name, and was directly descended from a long
line of ancestors, including several kings of the province of Munster, and are
direct relation to the line of McBradys who were monarchs of Ireland, their
genealogy having been traced back to King Milesius, by Sir William Betham,
who was Ulster King of Arms, Dublin...'
One branch of the family was represented in England by Sir A. Brady,
baronet, London, and by his brother, Captain Edward Brady, who married
Mary Ann Sharp, a descendant of James Sharp; Archbishop of St. Andrews,
Scotland, who was murdered near Edinburg, May 3, 1679. General Alexander
Brady Sharp, of Carlisle, Penna., a representative of the Sharp branch,
made a study of the family genealogy. Another branch of the Brady family
in Pennsylvania is that of Captain John Brady.
The family Motto is: Vincit Pericula Virtus - (Virtue Conquers Peril.)
Traditionally, the ancient Kings of Ireland were descended from King
Milesesius of Spain, the grandson of Breaghan (Brian), King of Galicia,
Andalusia, Murcia, Castile and Portugal. Milesius turned his attention
northward to Ireland to fulfill an ancient Druidic prophecy. He sent an army
to explore this fertile island. On finding that his son had been murdered by
the three resident Irish Kings (the Danans), Milesius gathered another army to
take his revenge on the Irish. He died before he embarked on the trip.
His remaining eight sons conquered Ireland.
Heremon, the eldest son of Milesius, reigned in Ireland for
fourteen years, along with his brothers Heber, Ir, and Ithe. They named the
land Scota or Scotia, their mothers name, the land of the Scots. This name
would later be taken by the Irish King Colla in 357 when he was exiled to
Scotland, leaving the name >Ir-land=, land of Ir, youngest of the four sons of
Milesius, to the Emerald Isle. The four Irish kingdoms eventually broke into
five separate nations under the High King, or Árd Rí. These royal lines would
later produce such great Kings as the 4th century King Niall of Nine Hostages
who died in France while cutting off the retreat of the Romans from Britain, and King Brian Boru who died in the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, finally expelling the Vikings from Dublin and Ireland. According to tradition, Tamar Tephi Princess Of JUDAH - - was the daughter of: Zedekiah King Of JUDAH.
She was married to Eochaid I (Heremon), King Of IRELAND . Heremon, was the
eldest son of Milesius. One of Heremon's childern were - - Irial Faidh King Of IRELAND.
Our Brady Family Genealogy
The Brady's of our line can be traced back through Arthur Abe Brady, my husband's great
grandfather. There is another Arthur Brady, John Brady and a Sam Brady that are also
related to our family too. We are currently compiling a paper-trail of documents ect.
We are most certain that we are related to these same people. Captain Sam Brady, of the infamous,
"Brady's Leap" - we believe he was a brother or perhaps father of Captain John Brady.
We have recently found some documentation that suggests that a relative of the Brady's was married to President Truman's sister...
If you have any information in regards to any of these people please e-mail me!
Wakefield Family
The Wakefield family is of English/Celtic Origin. The family name can be traced back
to England. The Wakefield's were a prominent family there even before the arrival of William the Conqueror.
Although the exact time and place of "our family" and were they first immigrated here to the US is not known,
they have been living in the Ohio/Michigan area for almost 200 years.
The Wakefields of our line can be traced back to Simeon Wakefield of Williston, Vermont.
Simeon Died October 31st, 1849. (His wife was Mary Brown)
His son Stephen Brown-Wakefield I, was born on July 29th, 1814.In his early years he remained with his father and worked the family farm until he was of age.
Stephen then went to Cleveland, Ohio finally settling in Monroe, Michigan in 1838. In 1840 Stephen married Victoria Shovar. Had had six children from this marriage.
His first wife died of cholera in 1851. In 1860 Stephen married Mrs Esther Moore(Gibson)
The couple was married in Monroe, Michigan on September 19th, of 1860. They had 3 children all boys. (one of which was Steven Brown-Wakefield II)
The wife of Steven was, Esther Gibson. Esther was born in New York on November 20th 1823.
Her family came to the Monroe, Michigan area when Esther was 10 years of age -
they arrived in June of 1833. Esther's first husband's last name was Moore. We do not have any other info about him or if she had any children from this first marriage. Esther died on May of 1893.
Stephen Brown-Wakefield I, died in Monroe, Michigan on March 1st, 1896.
Stephen was an industrious and progressive citizen and he was willing to all he
could do for the advancement of Monroe. For close to 30 years he had the contract to carry mail from
Detroit to Toledo. He also became a contractor that built plank roads, he built the
Erie, Flat Rock & Monroe planks. He next began to construct railroads.
The Canada Southern between Detroit and Toledo was one of his more famous projects.
He also constructed railroad line between Chillecothe,Wisconsin and Ottumwa, Indiana. In addition he contracted work with the Sante Fe railroad line.
Stephen was my husband's great great grandfather.
Stephen Brown-Wakefield II was born in Monroe on January 25th, 1867 and died on 4th of June in 1934.
My husbands grandfather Russell Philip Wakefield I, was also born in Monroe. He moved to Indiana,
were he became owner of the R P Wakefield Co.,Inc. Russell lived in Indiana for 14 years. He died at 53 years of age on
February of 1959. He was buried in the Waterloo Cemetery. (Not sure what city?) Surviving his death at that time were 2 children from his first wife
Muriel Ashenfelter - Russell Philip Wakefield Jr. II and Jeanette Smith (both of Toledo). From his second wife Della Hitt,
two children Russell P Wakefield III and Alma Elizabeth. My husband is a Russell Philip Wakefield IV.
We are still trying to trace this part of the family back to the original immigrant. Are currently tracing links with a
Simeon and William Wakefield that served in the War of 1812...
I am not sure if these are the same people?? If you
have any information, please e-mail me. Thanks!
More about the origins of the Wakefield Family
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