Cranney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Scottish settlers arrived in many of the communities that became the backbones of the United States and Canada. Many stayed, but some headed west for the endless open country of the prairies. In the American War of Independence, many Scots who remained loyal to England re-settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots across North America were able to recover much of their lost heritage in the 20th century as Clan societies and highland games sprang up across North America. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Cranneys to arrive on North American shores:

Cranney Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• John Cranney, aged 19, who arrived in America, in 1892

Cranney Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Patrick Cranney, aged 20, who arrived in America, in 1902
• Kate Cranney, aged 30, who arrived in America from Newmarket, Ireland, in 1910
• Kathlene Cranney, aged 0, who arrived in America from Newmarket, Ireland, in 1910
• Mary A. Cranney, aged 30, who arrived in America from Newry, Ireland, in 1910
• Rose Ann Cranney, aged 26, who arrived in America from Banbridge, Ireland, in 1913
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• Kevin Cranney, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008 ^[2]
• Ciril D. Cranney, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Wyoming State House of Representatives, 1950 ^[2]
• Sean Cranney (b. 1973), Australian former association football player who played from 1992 to 2000, member of the Australian National Team (1996-1997)
• Martin Cranney (1795-1870), Irish-born, Canadian politician who represented Northumberland County in the 14th New Brunswick Legislative Assembly from 1847 to 1850