| ![Show Contents]() Sliney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Sliney familyThe surname Sliney was first found in Wales where Robert FitzStephen (d. 1183?), was "one of the original Norman conquerors of Ireland. He was the son of Stephen, constable of Aberteivi (Cardigan), and of Nesta, daughter of Rhys ab Tewdwr, king of South Wales. In 1157, Robert followed Henry II's expedition into North Wales, and narrowly escaped the ambush in which his half-brother, the king's son, was slain. His inheritance included Cardigan,_Ceredigion' target='_blank'>Cardigan and Cemmes, and he became constable of Cardigan town in succession apparently to his father. In November 1166 he was betrayed by his own men into the hands of his cousin, Rhys ab Gruffydd, with whom he was then at war. In the spring of 1169 Fitzstephen, with his half-brother, Maurice Fitzgerald (d. 1176), landed in Ireland at Baganbun or Bannow, near Wexford. They were accompanied by thirty knights, sixty men-at-arms, and three hundred Welsh foot soldiers." 1 William FitzStephen (d. 1190?), was the biographer of Becket, and styled himself the archbishop's 'concivis.' He was in the closest connection with Becket for ten years or more, as his 'clericus et convictor.' 1 Early History of the Sliney familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sliney research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1120, 1150, 1164, 1166, 1169, 1171, 1172, 1176, 1183, 1190, 1191 and 1538 are included under the topic Early Sliney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sliney Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Sliney has been recorded under many different variations, including Fitzstephen, Fitzsteven, Sleyne, Sliney, Sloyan, Sline and many more. Early Notables of the Sliney familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Thomas FitzStephen (died 1120), illegitimate son of sea captain for William the Conqueror, Robert Fitz-Stephen (c.1150), a Welsh soldier, and William Fitzstephen (died 1191), servant of Thomas a Becket.Robert FitzStephen (d. 1183?), was one of the original Norman conquerors of Ireland and the son of Stephen, constable of Aberteivi (Cardigan), and of Nesta, daughter of Rhys ab Tewdwr, king of South Wales. Robert followed Henry II's expedition into North Wales, and narrowly escaped the ambush in which his half-brother, the king's son, was slain. His inheritance included Cardigan and Cemmes, and he became...
Another 211 words (15 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sliney Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Sliney family to Ireland
Some of the Sliney family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 77 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Sliney familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Slineys were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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