Dempsy History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsToday's Irish surnames are underpinned by a multitude of rich histories. The name Dempsy originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó Diomasaigh, from the word "diomasach," which means "proud." 1 Early Origins of the Dempsy familyThe surname Dempsy was first found in King's County and Queen's County, where they were traditional Chiefs of Clanmaliere, a territory that lay on both sides of the river Barrow. It contained parts of Geashill and Phillipstown in Kings County and parts of Portnehinch in Queen's County. They claim descent through the O'Connors of Offaly, specifically the 2nd century Irish King, Cathair Mor. 2 According to O'Hart, they claim descent from through the "Connor" Faley pedigree. Early History of the Dempsy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dempsy research. Another 286 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1193, 1599, 1631, 1641, 1652 and 1865 are included under the topic Early Dempsy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dempsy Spelling VariationsThose scribes in Ireland during the Middle Ages recorded names as they sounded. Consequently, in this era many people were recorded under different spellings each time their name was written down. Research on the Dempsy family name revealed numerous spelling variations, including Dempsey, O'Dempsey, Dempsy, Dempsay, Dempsie and many more. Early Notables of the Dempsy familyNotable among the family name at this time was Sir Terence O'Dempsey, knighted May 1599, by Robert Devereux, earl of Essex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Terence was created "Baron of Philipstown," and Viscount Clanmaliere, by patent dated 8th July, 1631, temp. Charles I. He had five sons, two of which were clergy:...
Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Dempsy: Dempsy Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Dempsy Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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