Murtaugh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

North America accepted thousands of Irish immigrants during the 19th century as their homeland suffered under foreign imperialistic rule. Although settlers from the early portion of the century came to North America by choice in search of land, by far the largest influx of Irish immigrants came to North America during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Many of these Irish families left the country destitute and in some cases suffering from disease. However, those who survived the long ocean voyage were especially vital to the development of industry in the United States and what would become known as Canada. Research of immigration and passenger lists has shown many early immigrants bearing the name Murtaugh:

Murtaugh Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• John Murtaugh, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816 2
• Thomas Murtaugh, who landed in New York in 1846 2
• Patrick Murtaugh, aged 20, who landed in America from Sligo, in 1893

Murtaugh Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Thomas Murtaugh, aged 20, who landed in America from Macross, Ireland, in 1906
• William Al Murtaugh, aged 47, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
• Thomas Murtaugh, aged 34, who immigrated to America, in 1907
• Margaret Murtaugh, aged 20, who settled in America from Castlerea, Ireland, in 1907
• Mark M. Murtaugh, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
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• John Francis Murtaugh (1874-1918), American lawyer and politician from New York
• Timothy J. "Tim" Murtaugh (b. 1943), retired American Major League Baseball catcher and manager
• James Murtaugh (b. 1942), American film and television actor
• Daniel Edward "Danny" Murtaugh (1917-1976), American Major League Baseball second baseman, manager, front-office executive and coach
• William J. Murtaugh, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Chemung County, 1935 3
• John F. Murtaugh, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York State Senate 41st District, 1911-14 3
• Brian Murtaugh, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972 3

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