Croney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Numerous Scottish settlers settled along the east coast of the colonies that would become the United States and Canada. Others traveled to the open country of the west. At the time of the American War of Independence, some remained in the United States, while those who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The highland games and Clan societies that sprang up across North America in the 20th century have helped many Scots to recover parts of their lost traditions. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Croneys to arrive in North America:

Croney Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• William Croney, aged 24, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 aboard the ship "Providence" 1

Croney Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Mr. John Croney, aged 25, emigrating from Penzance, Cornwall to Maryland, USA, to become an indebted servant to James Gerald, a vintner (winemaker) originally from Bishopsgate, London, England on 24th November 1725 2

Croney Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. John Croney, English convict who was convicted in Surrey, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Eliza" on 25th June 1828, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3

• Albert Croney, English academic, former President of Derwentside College, Consett, County Durham, England
• Hazel Croney (b. 1982), also spelled as Crowney, a British model and film actress