| ![Show Contents]() Ronalds History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland On the Scottish west coast, the Ronalds family was born among the ancient Dalriadan clans. Their name comes from the Anglicized version of the Gaelic personal name Mac Dhomhnuill. Ronalds is a patronymic surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. The surname Ronalds arose from the vernacular naming tradition, whereby surnames were formed by adopting the given name of one's father, or another ancestor. This name was first found in Kintyre, where members of this family had resided for many years. Most historians note the name claims descent through the High Kings of Ireland, namely Colla Uais and Conn of the Hundred Battles. Movement between Scotland and Ireland was very frequent over the centuries. 1 Early Origins of the Ronalds familyThe surname Ronalds was first found in Kintyre, and much of the Eastern islands and coast-lands where members of this Clan, descended through Somerled, Lord of the Isles and had resided for many years. Early History of the Ronalds familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ronalds research. Another 300 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1329, 1335, 1336, 1341, 1342, 1386, 1415, 1420, 1424, 1449, 1456, 1498, 1603, 1692 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Ronalds History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ronalds Spelling VariationsIn the Middle Ages, the translation between Gaelic and English was not a highly developed process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and so, an enormous number of spelling variations appear in records of early Scottish names. Ronalds has appeared as MacDonald, Macdonald, McDonald, Donaldson, MacDonny and many more. Early Notables of the Ronalds familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was John of Islay, or John MacDonald, (d. 1386), the first Lord of the Isles (1336-1386) and chief of Clan Donald. He was he was the son of Angus Og Macdonald, who died at Isla about 1329, and was buried at Icolmkill. The Macdonalds trace their descent from Donald, elder son of Refinald, second son of Sommerled of Argyll, king of the Isles. On account of a dispute with the regent regarding certain lands, John of Isla joined the party of Edward Baliol, to whom, in consideration of a grant of the lands of...
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Some of the Ronalds family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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| Ronalds migration to the United States | + |
These settlers arrived in North America at a time when the east was burgeoning with prosperous colonies and the expanses of the west were just being opened up. The American War of Independence was also imminent. Some Scots stayed to fight for a new country, while others who remained loyal went north as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of them went on to rediscover their heritage in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic Scottish events. The Ronalds were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:
Ronalds Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Karl Ronalds, aged 21, who settled in America from Liverpool, in 1892
- G.S. Ronalds, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1893
- Mrs. Tennant Ronalds, aged 34, who landed in America, in 1895
Ronalds Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mrs. Pierre L. Ronalds, who immigrated to America, in 1903
- Berthe Ronalds, aged 34, who settled in America, in 1908
- Mrs. George J. Ronalds, aged 38, who landed in America, in 1910
- Reginald Ronalds, who landed in America, in 1910
- Isabelle Ronalds, aged 34, who immigrated to the United States, in 1921
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| Ronalds migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Ronalds Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Ronalds, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Albion" on September 21, 1826, settling in New South Wales, Australia 2
| Ronalds migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Ronalds Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Hugh Ronalds, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Simlah" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 10th June 1853 3
- Mr. James Ronalds, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Simlah" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 10th June 1853 3
- Mr. Francis Ronalds, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Simlah" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 10th June 1853 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Ronalds (post 1700) | + |
- Mary Frances "Fanny" Ronalds (1839-1916), American socialite, amateur singer, best known for her love affair with the composer Arthur Sullivan
- William A. Ronalds, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 10th District, 1932 4
- John Ronalds, American politician, Delegate to Iowa State Constitutional Convention from Louisa County, 1846 4
- Sir Francis Ronalds (1788-1873), English meteorologist, an inventor and a pioneer of the electric telegraph
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: Per mare per terras
Motto Translation: By sea and by land.
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