McGrory History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

A massive amount of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century for North America and Australia in hopes of finding more opportunities and an escape from discrimination and oppression. A great portion of these migrants arrived on the eastern shores of the North American continent. Although they were generally poor and destitute, and, therefore, again discriminated against, these Irish people were heartily welcomed for the hard labor involved in the construction of railroads, canals, roadways, and buildings. Many others were put to work in the newly established factories or agricultural projects that were so essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the world. The Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s initiated the largest wave of Iris immigration. Early North American immigration and passenger lists have revealed a number of people bearing the name McGrory or a variant listed above:

McGrory Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Mary McGrory, aged 18, who arrived in New York, NY in 1849 2
• Henry C. McGrory, aged 43, who arrived in America from Donegal, in 1898

McGrory Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Christina McGrory, aged 3, who arrived in America from Elderslie, Scotland, in 1907
• Alex McGrory, aged 7, who arrived in America from Elderslie, Scotland, in 1907
• Kate McGrory, aged 17, who arrived in America from Buncrana, Ireland, in 1908
• Susan McGrory, aged 18, who arrived in America from Monaghan, Ireland, in 1908
• Patrick McGrory, aged 16, who arrived in America from Monaghan, Ireland, in 1909
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

McGrory Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Edward McGrory, aged 21, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Salus" in 1833
• Hugh McGrory, aged 29, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Salus" in 1833
• John McGrory, aged 66, a blacksmith, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Protector" in 1834

• Matthew McGrory (1973-2005), American actor, known for his great height-7 foot 6 inches and had size 29½ shoes
• Amanda McGrory (b. 1986), American gold, silver and two-time bronze medalist wheelchair racer at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
• Mary McGrory (1918-2004), American reporter who won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1975, for her articles about the Watergate scandal
• John McGrory, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1964 3
• Shaun McGrory (b. 1968), English footballer who played from 1986 to 1990
• Scott McGrory (b. 1969), Australian silver medalist cyclist at the 1996 World Championships
• Johnny McGrory (1915-1998), Scottish professional feather/light/welterweight boxer of the 1930s and 1940s
• James Edward "Jimmy" McGrory (1904-1982), Scottish footballer and manager who played from 1922 to 1924, member of the Scotland National Team from 1928 to 1935 and managed from 1937 to 1965
• Jackie McGrory (1941-2004), Scottish footballer who won three caps for the Scotland National football team
• Robert Gerald "Bob" McGrory (1891-1954), Scottish footballer and football manager who played from 1919 to 1935, and managed from 1935-1953