![]() Scots across North America were able to recover much of their lost heritage in the 20th century as Clan societies and highland games sprang up across North America. In the American War of Independence, many Scots who remained loyal to England re-settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Many stayed, but some headed west for the endless open country of the prairies. The name is essentially derived from the word dún which means fort. It is from this language that we found the first references to the name Downey as O Dúnadhaigh. Gaelic, otherwise known as Early Modern Irish, was used in Ireland from around the year 1200 until the 18th century. Scottish settlers arrived in many of the communities that became the backbones of the United States and Canada. Downey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. Some of the Downy family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.Īnother 95 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. ![]() This manuscript Dauney deciphered and published.Īnother 95 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Downy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. It consists of 114 English and Scottish ballad, song, and dance tunes, written in tableture. collection of music, written between 16 and known as the Skene Manuscript. ![]() He found in the Advocates' Library at Edinburgh a MS. On June 13, 1823, he was called to the Scottish bar. He commenced his education at Dulwich, and completed it at the University of Edinburgh. Notable amongst the Clan from early times was William Dauney, " son of William Dauney of Falmouth, Jamaica, was born at Aberdeen in the year 1800. Early Notables of the Downy family (pre 1700) ![]()
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