Molony History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Suffering from poverty and racial discrimination, thousands of Irish families left the island in the 19th century for North America aboard cramped passenger ships. The early migrants became settlers of small tracts of land, and those that came later were often employed in the new cities or transitional work camps. The largest influx of Irish settlers occurred with Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s. Although the immigrants from this period were often maligned when they arrived in the United States, they provided the cheap labor that was necessary for the development of that country as an industrial power. Early immigration and passenger lists have revealed many immigrants bearing the name Molony:

Molony Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• John Molony, who settled in Boston in 1763
• John Molony, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1763 3

Molony Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Richard Molony, who arrived in New York in 1830 3
• Thomas Molony, aged 24, who landed in Missouri in 1847 3

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Molony Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Ann Molony, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1829
• James Molony, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1829
• Bridget Molony, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1831
• Daniel Molony, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1831
• Mary Molony, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1832
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Molony Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. John Molony, (Dowdle), (b. 1807), aged 31, Irish labourer who was convicted in County Clare, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Clyde" on 11th May 1838, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
• Mr. Michael Molony, (b. 1808), aged 30, Irish soldier who was convicted in Cork, Ireland for 10 years for theft, transported aboard the "Clyde" on 11th May 1838, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
• Mary Ann Molony, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Baboo" in 1848 5
• Edmund Molony, aged 21, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Constance" 6
• John Molony, aged 26, a shepherd, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Constance" 6
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• Steven Molony (b. 1988), American actor, screenwriter, and film producer, known for his work in Efficiency (2014), Pinching Penny (2011) and The Moment After (2011)
• Richard Sheppard Molony (1811-1891), American politician, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois (1851-1853)
• Richard Molony (1839-1938), American wheelwright, a blacksmith and a manufacturer of carriages; he built the first patrol wagon for the Los Angeles Police Department and the first hook-and-ladder for the city fire department
• Richard Sheppard Molony (1811-1891), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Illinois 4th District, 1851-53 7
• Joseph P. Molony, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1948 (alternate), 1952, 1956, 1960 7
• Charles T. Molony, American politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Gloucester County, 1868 7
• Sister Mary Xavier Molony P.B.V.M. (1781-1865), Irish Presentation Sister, the first nun to establish Catholic schools in Newfoundland
• Senan Molony, Irish current Political Editor for the Irish Daily Mail, former Deputy Political Editor for the Irish Independent
• Thomas Desmond Molony (b. 1937), 3rd Baronet of the City of Dublin, Irish peer
• Sir Hugh Francis Molony (1900-1976), 2nd Baronet of the City of Dublin, Irish peer
• ... (Another 14 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)