| ![Show Contents]() Lyddy Surname History
Etymology of LyddyWhat does the name Lyddy mean? The Irish surname Lyddy is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic "O'Lideadha." They claim descent from "Lidhda, a celebrated Munster chieftain of Dal-Cais, who fell at Clontarf in 1014. The exact situation of the O'Liddy patrimony in Co. Clare cannot now be ascertained; but it is believed that it formed part of the present barony of Tulla. In 1058, CarBerry O'Liddy, grandson of Lidha, founder of the name, and erenach of Emly, was slain; and in 1122, Conor O'Liddy successor of St. Ailbe or Emly, died. In 1171, say the Four Masters, a party of the O'Connors went on a predatory expedition into Thomond; they plundered Siartachain O'Liddy, and slew him in battle. " (O'Hart) Early Origins of the Lyddy familyThe surname Lyddy was first found in Cavan, where they held a family seat as a Dalcasian sept, chiefs in Thomond. 1 Irish history, after the Norman Conquest of England, was strongly influenced by the invasion of Strongbow in 1172, almost equal to the enormous Irish cultural impact on England Scotland, Wales and the whole of Europe before the Norman Conquest from the 1st to 7th centuries. Many Irish clanns, sept names were intermixed and family groupings became almost indistinguishable. This family name is descended from a celebrated Munster chieftain, Lidhda, who died fighting beside King Brian Boru in the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. Early History of the Lyddy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lyddy research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1058, 1122 and 1171 are included under the topic Early Lyddy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lyddy Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Liddy, O'Liddy, Leddy, Leidy, O'Leidy, Litty, Liddie, Liddee and many more. Early Notables of the Lyddy familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lyddy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Lyddy migration to Australia | + |
Lyddy Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Jeremiah Lyddy, aged 42, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "John Bunyan" 2
- Bridget Lyddy, aged 18, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Marion" 3
- Mary Lyddy, aged 22, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Marion" 3
- Julia Lyddy, aged 21, a farm servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Flora" 4
- Patrick Lyddy, aged 26, British settler who arrived in Adelaide, South Australia aboard the "Hesperus" in 1883
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- MacLysaght, Edward, More Irish Families. Dublin: Irish Academic Press, 1982. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-0126-0)
- South Australian Register Wednesday 24th May 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) John Bunyan 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/johnbunyan1854.shtml
- South Australian Register Tuesday 12th December 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Marion 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/marion1854.shtml
- South Australian Register Monday 9th April 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Flora 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/flora1855.shtml
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