Blaney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Many Welsh joined the great migrations to North America in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Like their Scottish and Irish neighbors, many Welsh families left their homeland hoping to find hope and prosperity in a land that the English did not exercise a tight rule over. Those Welsh immigrants that successfully traveled to North America went on to make significant contributions to the rapid development of both Canada and the United States in terms of the settling of land and the establishment of industry. They also added to the rich cultural heritage of both countries. An examination into the immigration and passenger lists has discovered a number of people bearing the name Blaney:

Blaney Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Edward Blaney, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 aboard the ship "Francis Bonaventure", found in Jamestown in 1624 2
• Lewis Blaney, who arrived in Maryland in 1671 2

Blaney Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• William Blaney, who landed in Virginia in 1702 2
• John Blaney, who landed in New York in 1795 2

Blaney Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Samuel Blaney, who arrived in New York, NY in 1812 2
• Bernard, Daniel Dennis and Edward Blaney, who all, who arrived in Philadelphia between 1798 and 1843
• Michael Blaney, who landed in New York in 1844 2
• H Blaney, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1860 2

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Blaney Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Mrs. Margaret Blaney, aged 85 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Charlotte Harrison" departing 14th May 1847 from Greenock, Scotland; the ship arrived on 18th June 1847 but she died on board 3

Blaney Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. Patrick Blaney, (Blainey), Irish convict who was convicted in County Longford, Ireland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Boyd" on 10th March 1809, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
• Mr.Patrick Blaney, (Bluny, Blayney), (b. 1791), aged 28, Irish carpenter who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for life for burglary, transported aboard the "Bencoolen" on 24th April 1819, arriving in New South Wales, Australia before being transferred to Tasmania via the "Admiral Cockburn", he died in 1835 5
• Mr. James Blaney, English convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Aurora" on 3rd November 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 6
• Anne Blaney, aged 24, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Victoria Regia"
• Mrs. Eliza Blaney, (b. 1838), aged 40, Cornish dressmaker travelling aboard the ship "Peterborough" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 15th January 1878 7
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

• Tim Blaney (b. 1959), American puppeteer and voice actor
• John Blaney, former U.S. Ambassador to Liberia
• Harry Blaney (b. 1928), American basketball coach
• Dave Blaney (b. 1962), American NASCAR driver
• Walter Blaney, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 22nd District, 1968 8
• Isabella W. Blaney, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1912 8
• Charles G. Blaney, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Suffield, 1934 8
• Charles D. Blaney, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1912 8
• Carye Blaney, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 2000 8
• Dorothy B. Blaney (1921-1998), American Postmaster of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, leader in encouraging youths to become stamp collectors
• ... (Another 8 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)