| ![Show Contents]() Milley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland The Irish name Milley was originally written in a Gaelic form as Ó Maolmhuaidh, which is derived from the word "muadh," which has the dual meaning of "noble" and "big and soft." 1 Early Origins of the Milley familyThe surname Milley was first found in County Offaly (Irish: Uíbh Fháilí) originally the Kingdom of Uí Failghe, located in central Ireland in the Province of Leinster, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Albin O'Molloy or Alpin O'Moelmhuaidh (d. 1223), was Bishop of Ferns, a native Irishman, "who became a Cistercian monk at Baltinglass, and eventually rose to be abbot of that house. In Lent 1186, when John, archbishop of Dublin, held a synod at Holy Trinity Church, Albin preached a long sermon on clerical continency, in which he laid all the blame for existing evils on the Welsh and English clergy who had come over to Ireland. On 5 Nov. he was appointed by Pope Innocent III, with the Archbishop of Tuam and Bishop of Kilmacduagh, to excommunicate the Bishop of Waterford, who had robbed the Bishop of Lismore." 2 Early History of the Milley familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Milley research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1110, 1640, 1641, 1652, 1660, 1663, 1667, 1669, 1690, 1702, 1742, 1758, 1764 and 1767 are included under the topic Early Milley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Milley Spelling VariationsNames from the Middle Ages demonstrate many spelling variations. This is because the recording scribe or church official often decided as to how a person's name was spelt and in what language. Research into the name Milley revealed many variations, including Molloy, Mulloy, Miley, O'Molloy, O'Mulloy, Mullee and many more. Early Notables of the Milley familyProminent amongst the family at this time was John O'Molloy of English parish, Sugawn chief, Lord of Fercal (Feara Ceall), OffalyFrancis Molloy or O'Maolmhuaidh (fl. 1660), was an Irish theologian and grammarian, a native of the county of Meath, Ireland. "The family of which he was a member had extensive landed possessions in the district known as O'Molloys' Country, and some of them engaged actively in the Irish movements from 1641 to 1652." 2Charles Molloy (1640-1690), was an Irish lawyer of the Middle Temple, born in County Offaly. He was "a native of King's County and was probably a member of...
Another 154 words (11 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Milley Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Milley RankingIn Newfoundland, Canada, the name Milley is the 295th most popular surname with an estimated 152 people with that name. 3
 Milley migration to the United States | + |
The 19th century saw a great wave of Irish families leaving Ireland for the distant shores of North America and Australia. These families often left their homeland hungry, penniless, and destitute due to the policies of England. Those Irish immigrants that survived the long sea passage initially settled on the eastern seaboard of the continent. Some, however, moved north to a then infant Canada as United Empire Loyalists after ironically serving with the English in the American War of Independence. Others that remained in America later joined the westward migration in search of land. The greatest influx of Irish immigrants, though, came to North America during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Thousands left Ireland at this time for North America, and those who arrived were immediately put to work building railroads, coal mines, bridges, and canals. In fact, the foundations of today's powerful nations of the United States and Canada were to a larger degree built by the Irish. Archival documents indicate that members of the Milley family relocated to North American shores quite early:
Milley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Milley, who settled in Philadelphia in 1803
- John Milley, aged 45, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1803 4
- Wm. B. Milley, aged 29, who landed in America, in 1893
Milley Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Bridget Milley, aged 21, who immigrated to America from Lettermacaward, Ireland, in 1913
- Francis Milley, aged 21, who landed in America from Tarrighan, Co Donegal, Ireland, in 1915
- William Milley, aged 36, who landed in America, in 1916
- William Milley, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1923
- Frank Milley, aged 0, who immigrated to the United States from Newry, Co. Down, Ireland, in 1923
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| Milley migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Milley Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Gladys Milley, aged 0, who arrived at St John's Newfoundland, in 1904
- Arthur Milley, aged 41, who immigrated to St John's Newfoundland, in 1909
- Harold Milley, aged 22, who immigrated to St John's Newfoundland, in 1916
- Samuel Milley, aged 54, who settled in St John's Newfoundland, in 1922
- James Milley, aged 28, who settled in St John's Newfoundland, in 1924
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| Milley migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Milley Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Samuel Milley, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Navarino" in 1849 5
| Contemporary Notables of the name Milley (post 1700) | + |
- Norman Milley (b. 1980), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey right winger
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Malo mori quam foedari
Motto Translation: I would rather die than be disgraced.
- MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
- The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) NAVARINO 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Navarino.htm
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