| ![Show Contents]() O'Hanly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of O'HanlyWhat does the name O'Hanly mean? The Irish surname O'Hanly comes from the Gaelic "Ó hAinle," which is derived from the word "ainle," meaning "beauty." 1 Early Origins of the O'Hanly familyThe surname O'Hanly was first found in County Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) located in central Ireland in the province of Connacht, where they held a family seat from ancient times and the surname emerged as an anglicized form of the Irish Ó hAinle. Early History of the O'Hanly familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our O'Hanly research. Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1085, 1096, 1111, 1659 and 1718 are included under the topic Early O'Hanly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. O'Hanly Spelling VariationsIrish names were rarely spelled consistently in the Middle Ages. Spelling variations of the name O'Hanly dating from that time include O'Hanley, Hanley, O'Hanly, Hanly, Henley, O'Henley, Henly, O'Henley, Hanlay and many more. Early Notables of the O'Hanly familyMore information is included under the topic Early O'Hanly Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the O'Hanly familyThe 19th century saw a great wave of Irish families leaving Ireland for the distant shores of North America and Australia. These families often left their homeland hungry, penniless, and destitute due to the policies of England. Those Irish immigrants that survived the long sea passage initially settled on the eastern seaboard of the continent. Some, however, moved north to a then infant Canada as United Empire Loyalists after ironically serving with the English in the American War of Independence. Others that remained in America later joined the westward migration in search of land. The greatest influx of Irish immigrants, though, came to North America during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. Thousands left Ireland at this time for North America, and those who arrived were immediately put to work building railroads, coal mines, bridges, and canals. In fact, the foundations of today's powerful nations of the United States and Canada were to a larger degree built by the Irish. Archival documents indicate that members of the O'Hanly family relocated to North American shores quite early: Thomas Hanley, who sailed to Maryland in 1685. William Hanley sailed to North Carolina in 1701; Patrick Hanley to Philadelphia in 1838; James and Betty Hanley to New York State in 1847.
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: Saigeadoir collac abu
Motto Translation: The valiant archer for ever.
- MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)
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