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![Show Contents]() Roys History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Roys has a history dating as far back as the Middle Ages. It was a Bretonname for a person who acted the role of the king in local festivals, or who habitually put on regal airs. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old French word "rei", meaning king. Early Origins of the Roys familyThe surname Roys was first found in Brittany, where this eminent family held a family seat since ancient times. Pierre du Roaiz is recorded in the cartulary of the hospitaliers (Religious orders who care for the sick and destitute) of Puy in 1181. Due to his great contributions to his community, Jean Roays was granted knighthood in 1253 and in 1261. In 1357, Robert Roays rendered homage for his fief to the Baron of Solignac and then in 1457 Jean III Roays carried out the same act to the Viscount Joyeuse, Baron of Saint-Didier-en-Velay. From this family came Simonnet des Roys, Lord of Roys, co-Lord of Brignon and Magistrate and Captain of the military. Actively involved in the Crusades, Etienne and Gilbert Roys were honored with the title of the Knights of Malta for their valiant action. Valentin des Roys made a transaction with his brother on June 6, 1503, regarding the succession of their parents. From Valentin's marriage to Marie of Bourdelles, came the Marquis of Roys, the Lords of Eschandelys and the Barons of Enclos. In 1684, Jacques, Marquis of Roys, rendered homage to the King. Following his noble descendants was Claude Annet, First Page to Louis XV and to Louis XVI, Captain of the Dauphiné cavalry, who obtained Honours from the Court in 1785. Etienne, his son, Marquis of Roys, married Jenny Hoche, daughter of the famous General, in 1832, and their son, Ernest, was the Auditor, a member of the State Council and the Deputy of la Seine-Inférieure. One of the earliest records of the name Roy in Canada was with Etienne Roy, son of Mathurin and Marguerite (neé Bire) of La Rochelle. Etienne married Marguerite Navarre on 26th August 1669 and he died in Charlesbourg, Quebec and was buried on 1st March 1690. 1 Early History of the Roys familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Roys research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Roys History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Roys Spelling VariationsHistory has changed the spelling of most surnames. During the early development of the French language in the Middle Ages, a person gave his version of his name, phonetically, to a scribe, a priest, or a recorder. Some variables were adopted by different branches of the family name. Hence, there spelling variations of the name Roys, some of which include Roys, Roy, Roais, Roays, Roaiz, Roi, Rois, Le Roy, La Roy, Les Roys, Des Roys and many more. Early Notables of the Roys familyAnother 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Roys Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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By 1643 there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Since immigration was slow, early marriage was desperately encouraged amongst the immigrants. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported to Louisiana. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The distinguished family name Roys has made significant contributions to the culture, arts, sciences and religion of France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Roys were
Roys Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- G. B. Roys, who settled in San Francisco in 1850
- J. Roys, who settled in San Francisco in 1852
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Roys Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Cpl. Evan Roys Jr., U.E., (Rice, Roice, Roise, Roye) (b. 1761) born in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA from New Ashford, Massachusetts, USA who settled in Eastern District [Cornwall], Ontario c. 1784 he served in the King's Royal Regiment of New York, married to Dorothy Smith having 8 children 2
- Private. Evan Roys Sr., U.E., (Rice, Roice, Roise, Roye) (b. 1732) born in Connecticut, USA from New Ashford, Massachusetts, USA who settled in Eastern District [Cornwall], Ontario c. 1784 he enlisted in 1777 serving in the Loyal Volunteers and King's Royal Regiment of New York, married to Hannah having 8 children, he died in 1813 2
- Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
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