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![Show Contents]() McGready History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the McGready familyThe surname McGready was first found in Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, and County Clare where they held a family seat from ancient times. They were descended from Olioll Olum, King of Munster who reigned about 130 A.D. and descended through a line of Chiefs and Kings to John O'Grady, alias O'Brady, who died in 1332 in the Clann territories of Fassaghmore in the county of Clare. His son, Sir Denis O'Grady alias O'Brady of Fassaghmore was knighted by King Henry VI of England. This great confusion of names continued into the 14th and 15th century and to make matters even more confusing the line frequently reverted from one spelling to the other. The Clann seat became established at Kilballyowen in County Limerick, and the present Chief of the Gradys (or Bradys) is one of the few Chiefs recognized in Ireland. He is Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Vogors de Courcy O'Grady. They were settled in Glenstal Abbey. Many of the name were also found in Cavan. Early History of the McGready familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McGready research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early McGready History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McGready Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Grady, Brady, O'Grady, O'Brady, Braidy, Graidy, Bradie, Braidie, Braydy, Braydie, Gradie, Graidie, Graydy, Graydie, Gradaigh, Grada, Bradigan, O'Bradigan and many more. Early Notables of the McGready familyMore information is included under the topic Early McGready Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 McGready migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McGready Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Neil Mc Gready, aged 26, who arrived in New York City in 1892 aboard the ship "Belgravia" from Glasgow, Scotland 1
McGready Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John McGready, aged 25, originally from Ireland, Belfast, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Cedric" from Liverpool, England 1
- Bella McGready, aged 23, originally from Ferres, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Caronia" from Liverpool, England 1
- Betta McGready, aged 23, originally from Torsser, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Carmania" from Liverpool, England 1
- James McGready, aged 29, originally from Drumeen, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Cedric" from Liverpool, England 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name McGready (post 1700) | + |
- James McGready (1758-1817), American Presbyterian minister and evangelist
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: Vulneratus non victus
Motto Translation: Wounded not conquered.
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McGready migration to the United States 
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