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I’ve been digging into my family’s genealogy for a couple of years now, and the research I’ve done has led to a deep respect for the Irish name. It has also led to some interesting facts about us Irish’s.
For instance, one of my ancestors, John Irish II, was left money by Myles Standish in his will.
Also, the first John Irish came over on the ship “Talbot” in 1629.
We also have a family crest, which is an honor that not every family has.
It dates back to Sir Adam de Ireys (b. abt 1070). He is the earliest known ancestor. He accompanied Godfrey of Bouillon to the Holy Land on the First Crusade. During the Crusade, he slew a Saracen leader of high rank, severing his head from his body by one blow of his sword. For his service in the Crusade, he was knighted and given the right to a Coat of Arms.
Above is the Irish Coat of Arms. The Latin translates to “Always Constant and Faithful”.
Here is my lineage all the way back to Sir Adam de Ireys.
Chad Irish 1980-
Darwin Irish 1955-
Donald Irish 1930-
James Forrest Irish 1906-1985
Frank Lee Irish 1867-1934
Alanson Everett Irish 1815-1877
Francis Irish 1741-1842
John Irish 1755-18__?
Jedediah Irish 1730-1782
Jedediah Irish 1711-1797
Jedediah Irish 1688-1758
John Irish 1641-1717
John Irish 1617-1677 (this is the one who came to America in 1629 at 12 years old!)
Jonathan Irishe abt. 1560 -?
Charles Irishe abt. 1525 -?
John Irishe abt. 1500 -?
Sir William Irishe abt. 1480 -?
William Irishe abt. 1450 -1493
John Irishe abt. 1420 -abt.1470
Nathanial Irishe abt. 1390 -?
Richard Irishe abt. 1330 -?
Adam Irishe abt. 1300 -?
Roger Irishe abt. 1270 -?
William Iryshe abt. 1240 -?
Roger Iryshe abt. 1210 -?
Stephen D’Iryshe abt. 1180 -?
Edmund D’Iryshe abt. 1150 – 1192
Hugh D’Iryshe abt. 1115 -?
Sir Adam de Ireys abt. 1070 -?
