Mahon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Irish families began leaving their homeland for North America in the late 18th century. These families were usually modestly well off, but they were looking forward to owning and working on a sizable tract of land of their own. This pattern of emigration continued until the 1840s when the Great Potato Famine sparked a major exodus of destitute and desperate Irish people. These people were not leaving for a grant of land in North America because by this time the East Coast had reached its saturation point and free land was scarce. They were merely looking to escape the disease, starvation, and hopelessness that Ireland had fallen into. Although these unfortunate immigrants did not receive a warm welcome by the established populations in the United States and what would become Canada, they were absolutely critical to the rapid development that these two nations enjoyed. They would help populate the western lands and provide the cheap labor required for a rapid industrialization. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has revealed many early bearers of the name Mahon or one of its variants:

Mahon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Sarah Mahon, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1746 4

Mahon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Henry Mahon, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811 4
• Samuel Mahon, who arrived in South Carolina in 1814 4
• Bridget Mahon, who arrived in New York, NY in 1815 4
• Catherine Mahon, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1816 4
• Charles Mahon, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816 4
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mahon Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• James Mahon, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1828
• Patrick Mahon, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1829
• Andrew Mahon, aged 22, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Sea Horse" from Galway, Ireland
• Isabella Mahon, aged 20, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Condor" in 1838
• Mrs. Dolly Mahon, aged 40 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Phoenix" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in June 1847 5
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Mahon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. Edward Mahon, English convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Duke of Portland" in January 1807, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 6
• Mr. Timothy Mahon, (b. 1801), aged 25, Irish farm labourer who was convicted in Longford, Ireland for life for house breaking, transported aboard the "Boyne" on 28th October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 7
• Miss Bridget Mahon, (b. 1804), aged 25, Irish laundress who was convicted in Leitrim, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Edward" on 1st January 1829, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, listed as 1 child with her on board 8
• Mr. Henry Mahon, (b. 1828), aged 2, Irish settler traveling with convict Miss Bridget Mahon , transported aboard the "Edward" on 1st January 1829, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 8
• Mr. John Mahon, (Maughan), (b. 1792), aged 39, Irish clerk who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for life for burglary, transported aboard the "Bussorah Merchant" on 16th August 1831, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 9
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Mahon Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Alexander Mahon, aged 42, a farm servant, who arrived in Otago aboard the ship "Philip Laing" in 1848
• Catherine Mahon, aged 43, who arrived in Otago aboard the ship "Philip Laing" in 1848
• Robert Mahon, aged 11, who arrived in Otago aboard the ship "Philip Laing" in 1848
• Mr. Patrick Mahon, British settler as part of the 8th Detachment of the Royal New Zealand Fencibles travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Oriental Queen" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 18th September 1849 10
• Mrs. Susan Mahon, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Oriental Queen" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 18th September 1849 10
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• Mark P. Mahon (1930-2017), American Democratic Party politician, Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1993 to 1998
• Elizabeth B. Mahon (1919-2001), American female outfielder who played from 1944 through 1954 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
• Jackson Barrett "Barry" Mahon (1921-1999), American film director, cinematographer and producer
• George Herman Mahon (1900-1985), American politician, 41st Dean of the United States House of Representatives (1976-1979)
• John K. Mahon (1912-2003), American historian, Chairman of the History Department at the University of Florida from 1965 to 1973
• John Mahon, American professional percussionist and backing vocalist, most noted for his work with Elton John
• John J. Mahon, American politician and professional baseball executive, president and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles of the American League in 1902
• Keith Mahon, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Army Air Forces, during World War II, credited with 5 aerial victories
• Derek Mahon (1941-2020), Irish poet, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Jack Mahon (1933-2005), Irish Gaelic footballer who played from 1947 to 1962
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