Keady History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Keady comes from the Irish Gaelic Mac Ceadaigh, from an ancient personal name derived from the Gaelic word "cead," meaning "hundred." This name often given to the O'Mores of Leix with whom the MacKeadys were associated. In found in Munster, the name of the Corca Laoidhe sept Ó Meiceidigh, has been corrupted to MacCeidigh or Mac Eidigh, and anglicized as Keady. The name has been recorded as both O'Keady and McKeddy in the Fiants of the sixteenth century. Early Origins of the Keady familyThe surname Keady was first found in County Leix (Irish: Laois) formerly known as Queen's County, located in central Ireland, in Leinster Province. Early History of the Keady familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Keady research. Another 27 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1635 and 1793 are included under the topic Early Keady History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Keady Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacKeady, McKeady, Keady, O'Keady, Keddy, O'Keddy and many more. Early Notables of the Keady familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Keady Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Keady Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Keady Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Keady Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Keady Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Conlan abu Motto Translation: Conlan forever.
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