Faragher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

A great mass of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century, seeking relief from various forms of social, religious, and economic discrimination. This Irish exodus was primarily to North America. If the migrants survived the long ocean journey, many unfortunately would find more discrimination in the colonies of British North America and the fledgling United States of America. These newly arrived Irish were, however, wanted as a cheap source of labor for the many large agricultural and industrial projects that were essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the western world. Early immigration and passenger lists indicate many people bearing the Faragher name:

Faragher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Patrick Faragher, who settled in Philadelphia in 1880

Faragher Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• John Faragher, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Baboo" in 1848 2

• John Mack Faragher, Yale History Professor
• Davey Faragher, has been the bassist for Elvis Costello's backing band the Imposters since 2001