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![Show Contents]() McInery History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland
The Irish name McInery was originally written in a Gaelic form as O hInneirghe, which is derived from an adjective meaning easily roused early. Early Origins of the McInery familyThe surname McInery was first found in County Tyrone (Irish:Tír Eoghain), the ancient territory of the O'Neills, now in the Province of Ulster, central Northern Ireland, where they held a family seat at Cullentra. From here, the head of this Irish sept extended his territories into the valley of Glenconkeiny in County Londonderry. Meilor Fitzhenry (d. 1220), was "Justiciar of Ireland, was the son of Henry, the bastard son of King Henry I, by Nesta, the wife of Gerald of Windsor, and the daughter of Rhys ab Tewdwr, king of South Wales. He was thus the first cousin of Henry II, and related to the noblest Norman and native families of South Wales. " [1] Early History of the McInery familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McInery research. Another 54 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1753, 1816, 1796, 1800, 1785 and 1845 are included under the topic Early McInery History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McInery Spelling VariationsJust like the English language, the Gaelic language of Ireland was not standardized in the Middle Ages. Therefore, one's name was often recorded under several different spellings during the life of its bearer. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origins of the McInery family name include O'Henry, Fitzhenry, MacHenry, MacEnery, MacEniry and others. Early Notables of the McInery family (pre 1700)Prominent amongst the family at this time was James McHenry (1753-1816), American (Irish-born) patriot in the American Revolution; Secretary of War 1796-1800, and private secretary to...
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 McInery migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: McInery Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Mcinery, (McInnery), (b. 1805), aged 21, Irish water man who was convicted in Limerick, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Boyne" on 28th October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [2]
- Mary McInery, aged 22, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Grand Trianon"
- William McInery, aged 26, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Nugget" [3]
| Contemporary Notables of the name McInery (post 1700) | + |
- Thomas McInery, American politician, Member of California State Assembly 9th District, 1875-77 [4]
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McInery migration to Australia 
