Glory History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Glory is derived from the patronymic Irish Gaelic name "O Labhradha," where "Labraidh" means "spokesman." Early Origins of the Glory familyThe surname Glory was first found in north-east Ulster (Irish: Ulaidh), where the sept originated. In the Middle Ages, their territory was around Moira in County Down. References from Lecale in 1447 state that Donatus MacGlory "held a bishop's court before the O'Neill and the Savage." In Swayne's Register, another member of the clergy was listed in the Archdiocese of Armagh in 1436 by the name of MacGlory or MacClory. Early History of the Glory familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glory research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1659 is included under the topic Early Glory History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glory Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lavery, Lowry, O'Lowry, MacGlory, MacGlowry, McGlory and many more. Early Notables of the Glory familyMore information is included under the topic Early Glory Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Glory Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Glory Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
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: Virtus semper viridis Motto Translation: Virtue is always flourishing.
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