| ![Show Contents]() Donellan Surname History
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 Ireland Many variations of the name Donellan have evolved since the time of its initial creation. In Gaelic it appeared as Ó Domhnallain, derived from the personal name of Domhallan, Lord of Clan Breasail, from whom the sept claims descent. 1 Early Origins of the Donellan familyThe surname Donellan was first found in Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Donellan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Donellan research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1588, 1609, 1616, 1640, 1649, 1660, 1665 and 1705 are included under the topic Early Donellan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Donellan Spelling VariationsPeople who were accounted for by scribes and church officials often had their name recorded many different ways because pronunciation was the only guide those scribes and church officials had to go by. This resulted in the problem of one person's name being recorded under several different variations, creating the illusion of more than one person. Among the many spelling variations of the surname Donellan that are preserved in archival documents are Donellan, Donnellan, Donnelan, Donelan, Donnellin, Donellin and many more. Early Notables of the Donellan familyProminent amongst the family at this time was - Reverend Nehemiah Donellan (d. 1609), Archbishop of Tuam, who translated the New Testament into Irish. His name is written in Irish Fearganinm O'Domhnallain, and he was born in the county of Galway, a...
- His first son was Nehemiah Donnellan (1649-1705), was an Irish lawyer and judge and his second son, Edmund Donellan, was an Irish Anglican clergyman, Archdeacon of Cashel (1616-1640.)
 Donellan migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Donellan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Christopher Donellan, English convict who was convicted in London, England for life, transported aboard the "Barossa" on 8th December 1839, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 2
- Mary Donellan, aged 19, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Emerald Isle" 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Donellan (post 1700) | + |
- Captain John Donellan (d. 1781), known as Diamond Donellan because of a large diamond he had brought back from India, was tried, condemned and executed on 2 April 1781 for the poisoning death of Sir Theodosius Boughton, 7th Baronet; he was condemned by circumstantial evidence and protested his innocence until his death
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: Omni violentia major
Motto Translation: Too strong for any violence.
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Donellan migration to Australia 
