Loree History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Loree family

The surname Loree was first found in Dumfriesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris), a Southern area, bordering on England that today forms part of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Area. "Laurieston in the parish of Balmaghie, stewartry of Kirkcudbright takes its name from William Kennedy Laurie, Esq., proprietor of the lands on which it is built, near Lochinbren, a sheet of water abounding with trout. " 1

There are two other places named Laurieston in Scotland: an ecclesiastical district, within the jurisdiction of the city of Glasgow; and in the parish of Falkirk, county of Stirlinge village. Of the former, we can find no notes about the origin; of the latter, it was derived from "the name of Laurencetoun, of which its present appellation is a contraction." 1

"This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Lawrence.' In the Lowlands and on the Borders, popularly Lowrie or Laurie, whence the many North English and Scottish variations of this name. " 2

"The name has been also explained, with still less probability; as from Scots lowrie, 'foxy'. The name of Gavin Lawrie, governor of New Jersey during the colonial period, is spelled in a letter quoted in The Haigs of Bemersyde as Lowry.' 3

"Hence 'Lowrie-like,' having the crafty look of a fox. The full name Lawrence was also applied to the fox, proving that Lowry and Lawry are the true offspring of the name." 2

Early History of the Loree family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Loree research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1640, 1653, 1669, 1671, 1677, 1683, 1686, 1687, 1755, 1770, 1771, 1773, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1779, 1820, 1827, 1836, 1839, 1861 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Loree History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Loree Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lawrie, Laurie, Larrie, Larry, Laurie, Laury, Lawry, Lowrie and many more.

Early Notables of the Loree family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Gawen Lawrie (died 1687), English-born of Scottish ancestry, American politician. He was 2nd Deputy Governor of East New Jersey (1683-1686). Robert Laurie (died 1677), was a Church of...
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Migration of the Loree family to Ireland

Some of the Loree family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 118 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Loree migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Loree Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

F. Loree, aged 6, who arrived in America, in 1892
L. F. Loree, aged 40, who arrived in America, in 1892

Loree Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

J.F. Loree, aged 49, who arrived in America, in 1905
Jessie F. Loree, aged 50, who arrived in New York City, in 1913
Leonos F. Loree, aged 55, who arrived in New York City, in 1913
Louise C. Loree, aged 21, who arrived in New York City, in 1913
Clara Louise Loree, aged 30, who arrived in West Orange, N.J., in 1924
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Contemporary Notables of the name Loree (post 1700) +

Leonor Fresnel Loree (1858-1940), American railroad executive, President of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (1901-1904), President of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in 1904, President of Kansas City Southern Railway (1918-1920), principal founder of The Newcomen Society in North America
James Taber Loree (b. 1888), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1932 4
Anne Loree, Canadian Juno Award nominated singer-songwriter, best known for her song "Insensitive", an international Top 40 hit for Jann Arden in 1995
Brad Loree (b. 1960), Canadian actor and stunt performer, best known for his role as Michael Myers in Halloween: Resurrection
Loree K. Sutton (b. 1959), American psychiatrist as well as retired military officer
Loree G. Soggs, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000 5

The Loree Motto +

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: Repullulat
Motto Translation: It buds afresh.

Citations +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html