McHale History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The English-ruled Ireland of the late 18th and 19th centuries featured a rapidly increasing population and an agricultural-based economy. This combination proved to be disastrous in the 1840s after a couple of failed potato harvests. Thousands died of disease and starvation, and thousands more left the country, often bound for North America. Those that survived the journey to North America were put to work building the bridges, canals, roadways, and railways needed for the development of an industrial society. Those Irish, although often despised by those already established in North American cities and towns, played an instrumental role in making Canada and the United States the powerful and wealthy nations that they are today. An examination of early immigration and passenger lists has shown many immigrants bearing the name McHale:

McHale Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Miles McHale, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1868 2
• Patrick McHale, who landed in America in 1868 2
• Bridget McHale, aged 36, who landed in America, in 1892

McHale Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Anthony McHale, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Caslteban, Ireland, in 1906
• Beezie McHale, aged 40, who landed in America from Carramore, Ireland, in 1907
• Anna McHale, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Ballycastle, Ireland, in 1908
• Agnes McHale, aged 18, who settled in America from Athlone, Ireland, in 1909
• Annie McHale, aged 24, who immigrated to America from Castlebar, Ireland, in 1909
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

McHale Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Mrs. Margaret McHale, aged 30 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Erin's Queen" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in September 1847 3
• Mr. Thomas McHale, aged 22 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Erin's Queen" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in August 1847 3
• Miss. Bridget McHale, aged 1 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Aberdeen" departing 1st May 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 13th June 1847 but she died on board 4
• Miss. Bridget McHale, aged 1 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Araminta" departing 1st May 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 20th June 1847 but she died on board 4
• Mr. Edward McHale who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "George" departing 13th April 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 12th June 1847 but he died on board 4
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• Tom McHale (1963-2008), American professional football player
• Paul F. McHale Jr. (b. 1950), American politician from Pennsylvania
• Marty McHale (1886-1979), American professional baseball player
• Kevin Michael McHale (b. 1986), American actor and singer
• Kevin McHale (b. 1957), American professional basketball player
• John McHale (1921-2008), American professional baseball player and manager
• John McHale (1922-1978), Scottish-American artist
• Joel McHale (b. 1971), American television show host, comedian, and actor
• Jim McHale (1875-1959), American professional baseball player
• Brian K. McHale (b. 1954), American politician from Maryland
• ... (Another 23 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)