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The surname Sarsfell was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they were granted lands by Strongbow, Earl of Pembroke, for their assistance in the invasion of Ireland in 1172. Another reference claims "the first of the family of Sarsfield who settled in Ireland is said to have been Thomas de Sarsfield. 'chief banner-bearer' to King Henry II., AD 1172." 1
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sarsfell research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1300, 1528, 1570, 1598, 1636, 1648, 1660, 1678, 1681, 1687, 1693 and 1701 are included under the topic Early Sarsfell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Medieval scribes and church officials often spelled the name Sarsfell as it sounded to them. As a result, the name Sarsfell, over the ages, has attained many spelling variations including Sarsefield, Sarnesfield, Sarsfield, Sharisfield, Sarisfield, Sarisfell, Sarsfell, Sarnesfell and many more.
Notable amongst the family up to this time was Jenet Sarsfield, Baroness Dunsany ( c.1528-1598 ), an Irish noblewoman from County Meath, memorable for having six husbands; Dominick Sarsfield, 1st Viscount Sarsfield (c. 1570-1636), Chief Justice of the Irish Common Pleas, but was removed from office for corruption and died in disgrace; William Sarsfield, 2nd Viscount Sarsfield (d. 1648); David Sarsfield, 3rd Viscount Sarsfield (d. 1687); and Dominick Sarsfield, 4th Viscount Sarsfield (d. 1701)
Patrick Sarsfield (c. 1660-1693), the first Earl of Lucan, an Irish Jacobite...
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Ireland experienced a dramatic decrease in its population during the 19th century. This was in a great measure, a response to England's imperialistic policies. Hunger and disease took the lives of many Irish people and many more chose to leave their homeland to escape the horrific conditions. North America with its promise of work, freedom, and land was an extremely popular destination for Irish families. For those families that survived the journey, all three of these things were often attained through much hard work and perseverance. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Sarsfell: Will Sarsfield settled in Georgia in 1734; Monarch Sarsfield arrived in Philadelphia in 1871.