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![Show Contents]() Muldowney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The forbears of the name Muldowney are thought to be of the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. The name indicates that the first bearer lived in the old barony of Duny or Downy, which was also called Douney in 1331, in the parish of Monikie, Angus. The surname is still commonplace in the district and Downie is one of the oldest names in the parish of Kemnay. 1 Early Origins of the Muldowney familyThe surname Muldowney was first found in the parish of Monikie in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire. One of the first records of the name was Duncan de Dunny who witnessed a discussion of boundaries of Tulloes (Tulloch) and Conon in 1254. Alexander Downy or Douny held land of the abbot of Arbroath in 1330, and Mury Dunny, forestaller in Aberdeen, is mentioned in 1402. 1 Early History of the Muldowney familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Muldowney research. Another 158 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1330, 1402, 1550, 1614, 1620, 1675, 1800, 1823, 1838, 1843 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Muldowney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Muldowney Spelling VariationsMedieval spelling was at best an intuitive process, and translation between Gaelic and English was no more effective. These factors caused an enormous number of spelling variations in Dalriadan names. In fact, it was not uncommon to see a father and son who spelled their name differently. Over the years, Muldowney has been spelled Downey, Downie, Downy, MacIldowney, MacIldownie, MacDowney, MacDownie, O'Downey and many more. Early Notables of the Muldowney familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was William Dauney, " son of William Dauney of Falmouth, Jamaica, was born at Aberdeen in the year 1800. He commenced his education at Dulwich, and completed it at the University of Edinburgh. On June 13, 1823, he was called to the Scottish bar. He found in the Advocates' Library at Edinburgh a MS. collection of music, written between 1614 and 1620 and known as the Skene Manuscript. It consists of 114 English and Scottish ballad, song, and dance tunes, written in tableture. This manuscript Dauney deciphered and published...
Another 95 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Muldowney Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Muldowney RankingIn the United States, the name Muldowney is the 15,110th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2  Migration of the Muldowney family to Ireland
Some of the Muldowney family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 95 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Muldowney migration to the United States | + |
Many settled along the east coast of what would become the United States and Canada. As the American War of Independence broke out, those who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of these hardy Dalriadan-Scottish settlers began to recover their collective history in the 20th century with the advent of the vibrant culture fostered by highland games and Clan societies in North America. Highland games, clan societies, and other organizations generated much renewed interest in Scottish heritage in the 20th century. The Muldowney were among the earliest of the Scottish settlers as immigration passenger lists have shown:
Muldowney Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James Muldowney, who settled in America when he was 38
- John Muldowney, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
- William Muldowney, aged 19, who landed in America, in 1896
- Brid. Muldowney, aged 20, who landed in America from Queenstown, in 1897
Muldowney Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Sylvester J. Muldowney, aged 34, who immigrated to America from Dublin, in 1904
- Ellen Muldowney, aged 21, who settled in America from Swinford, Ireland, in 1905
- Mary Muldowney, aged 19, who settled in America from Swinford, Ireland, in 1907
- Sarah Muldowney, aged 19, who landed in America from Swinford, Ireland, in 1908
- Michael Muldowney, aged 1, who settled in America from Ballacolla, Ireland, in 1909
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| Muldowney migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Muldowney Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Cornelius Muldowney, aged 21, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Nugget" 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Muldowney (post 1700) | + |
- Paul Muldowney, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Maryland 6th District, 1994; Candidate for Maryland State House of Delegates District 2-C, 1998 4
- Michael Joseph Muldowney (1889-1947), American politician, Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
- Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldowney (b. 1940), born Shirley Ann Roque, American "First Lady of Drag Racing", winner of 18 NHRA national events
- Dominic Muldowney (b. 1952), British composer
| Historic Events for the Muldowney family | + |
- Master Joseph Muldowney (1912-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 5
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Muldowney migration to the United States 
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