Lonergan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Irish families fled the English-colonized Ireland in record numbers during the 19th century for North America. Many of those destitute families died from disease during, and even shortly after, the long journey. Although those that immigrated before the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s often were granted a tract of land, those that arrived later were generally accommodated in urban centers or in work camps. Those in the urban centers would labor in the manufacturing sector, whereas those in work camps would to build critical infrastructures such as bridges, canals, roads, and railways. Regardless of when these Irish immigrants came to North America, they were critical for the rapid development of the young nations of the United States and Canada. Early immigration and passenger lists have recorded many early immigrants bearing the name of Lonergan:

Lonergan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• John Lonergan, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1830 3
• Kennedy Lonergan, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1830 3
• Edmund and Michael Lonergan, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1856
• Thomas Lonergan, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1875 3
• Thomas Augustine Lonergan, who arrived in Mississippi in 1883 3

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lonergan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Mary Lonergan, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1820
• Patrick Lonergan, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1837
• Edmond Lonergan, aged 30, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1838 aboard the barque "Rebecca" from Liverpool, England

Lonergan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Margaret Lonergan, aged 22, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Fitzjames"

Lonergan Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• M Lonergan, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1842
• T Lonergan, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1844
• Ellen Lonergan, aged 20, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alumbagh" in 1875 4
• Bridget Lonergan, aged 19, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alumbagh" in 1875 4
• Hannah Lonergan, aged 17, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1878

• Arthur Lonergan (1906-1989), American Academy Award nominated art director
• John Lonergan (1839-1902), Irish-born, American captain in the Union Army, recipient of the Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War
• Lloyd Lonergan (1870-1937), American prolific silent film screenwriter who wrote over 273 titles
• Walter E. Lonergan (1885-1958), American Major League Baseball second baseman who played in 1911 for the Boston Red Sox
• Augustine Lonergan (1874-1947), American politician, United States Senator from Connecticut (1933-1939)
• Kenneth Lonergan (b. 1968), American Olivier Award, Golden Globe Award, Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize nominated film writer and director
• John Lonergan (1897-1969), American fine artist
• James M. Lonergan, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Essex County, 1954 5
• Frank Lonergan, American politician, Candidate in primary for Mayor of Auburn, Washington, 2009 5
• Edward J. Lonergan, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1940 5
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