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![Show Contents]() Nealon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancestors of the Nealon family come from the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. The family name comes from the personal name Neil. The Gaelic form Mac Neill translates as son of Neil. Early Origins of the Nealon familyThe surname Nealon was first found in on the islands of Barra, Gigha, Colonsay, and Oronsay. According to traditional records in 1049, Niall, a direct descendent of King Niall of the Nine Hostages, landed in Barra and founded the Clan MacNeill of Barra. However, another kinsman, some believe to be the younger brother of Niall named Anrothan, married a Princess of the Dalriadans, an ancient race from which sprang most of the early Scottish Kings. Legend has it that Anrothan started the MacNeill house of Colonsay through his son Torquil of Taynish. This latter branch acquired the lands of Gigha, Colonsay and Oronsay, beyond the Firth of Lorne. For the next two centuries it appears as though these two great houses were developing independently of one another. Early History of the Nealon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nealon research. Another 361 words (26 lines of text) covering the years 1370, 1380, 1526, 1562, 1590, 1612, 1613, 1631, 1640, 1686, 1730 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Nealon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Nealon Spelling VariationsHistorical recordings of the name Nealon include many spelling variations. They are the result of repeated translations of the name from Gaelic to English and inconsistencies in spelling rules. They include MacNeil, MacNeill, MacNeal, MacNeilage, MacNeale, MacNeall, MacNeille, MacNeel, MacNiel, MacGreal, Mcneil, Mcneill, McNeal, Mcneal, Mcneall and many more. Early Notables of the Nealon familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was Nigel M'Nele, Laird of Blarekanne c. 1370-1380; Alexander Makneyll, a notary public in Edinburgh in 1526; Richard Neile (1562-1640) was an English churchman, Archbishop...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Nealon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Nealon RankingIn the United States, the name Nealon is the 15,101st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Nealon family to Ireland
Some of the Nealon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 85 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Dalriadan families proliferated in North America. Their descendants still populate many communities in the eastern parts of both the United States and Canada. Some settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists, in the wake of the American War of Independence. Families on both sides of the border have recovered much of their heritage in the 20th century through Clan societies and highland games. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Nealon or a variant listed above:
Nealon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Edward Nealon, aged 28, who settled in America, in 1894
Nealon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mary Nealon, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Cappamore, Ireland, in 1907
- Maggie Nealon, aged 18, who landed in America from Laragan, Ireland, in 1907
- Bridget Nealon, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Ballycastle, Ireland, in 1908
- Elizabeth Nealon, aged 23, who landed in America from Ballina, Ireland, in 1911
- William J. Nealon, aged 35, who settled in America from Dublin, in 1911
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Nealon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mrs. Margaret Nealon, aged 35, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Royal Albert"
| Contemporary Notables of the name Nealon (post 1700) | + |
- Mary Jane Nealon, American poet, and registered nurse
- William Joseph Nealon Jr. (b. 1923), United States federal judge
- James Joseph Nealon (1884-1910), American Major League Baseball player
- Kevin Nealon (1953-1986), American actor and comedian, best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1995
- Harold H. Nealon, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Broome County 1st District, 1930 2
- Ben Nealon (b. 1966), English actor, best known for playing 2nd Lt Cpt Jeremy Forsythe in series Soldier Soldier
- Edward Ted Nealon (b. 1929), former Irish Fine Gael politician and journalist
- Donie Nealon (b. 1935), retired Irish hurler
- Nealon Stracener (1916-1990), American Baton Rouge attorney and Republican politician, candidate for Attorney General of Louisiana in 1960
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: Vincere vel mori
Motto Translation: To conquer or die.
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