The name Coltsmen has changed considerably in the time that has passed since its genesis. It originally appeared in Gaelic as Mag Fhearadhaigh, derived from the word "fearadhach," possibly meaning "manly."
Early Origins of the Coltsmen family
The surname Coltsmen was first found in
Connacht (Irish: Connachta, (land of the) descendants of Conn), where they held a
family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Coltsmen family
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Coltsmen Spelling Variations
Because early scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded, a person could have many various spellings of his name.Many different
spelling variations of the surname Coltsmen were found in the archives researched. These included Garry, Garrihy, Hare, O'Hare, O'Heihir, MacGarry and others.
Early Notables of the Coltsmen family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Coltsmen family to the New World and Oceana
A massive wave of Irish immigrants hit North America during the 19th century. Although many early Irish immigrants made a carefully planned decision to leave left
Ireland for the promise of free land, by the 1840s immigrants were fleeing a famine stricken land in desperation. The condition of
Ireland during the
Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s can be attributed to a rapidly expanding population and English imperial policies. Those
Irish families that arrived in North America were essential to its rapid social, industrial, and economic development. Passenger and immigration lists have revealed a number of early Irish immigrants bearing the name Coltsmen: Henry Garry who settled in Virginia in 1635; Claud Garry, who settled with his wife in Virginia in 1714; Barbason O'Hare, who arrived in Boston in 1770.
The Coltsmen Motto
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: Fear garbh ar mait
Motto Translation: Here is a good rough man.