George Athy (son of Francis Athy) was born 1642 in Galway,Ireland, and died Bef. March 07, 1709/10 in Prince Georges,Maryland. He married Sarah Marsh (?) on 1686.
Notes for George Athy: Research has shown that George Athey was the first of the Athey line to arrive in America.He was born in 1642 in Galway County, Galway Ireland.The date of his birth is reasonably certain since a deposition was given by George in 1702 in St.Marys County,Maryland where he swore he was then 60 years old.
Of interest is the fact that the spelling of the family name has changed over time;Athee,Athy,Athey being quite common.In Irish history during earlier times the name was spelled "Dallhl".As far as can be determined the first mention of the family name was during the reign of Edward II in 1313.There is a record of a John de Athee (Athey) being appointed sheriff of County Kerry and then made marshal of Irelend in1326.
Athey is the American spelling of the family name.
More About George Athy and Sarah Marsh (?): Marriage: 1686
Children of George Athy and Sarah Marsh (?) are:
+Thomas Athey, b. Abt. 1695, Prince Georges,Maryland, d. Aft. 1764, Prince Georges,Maryland.
George Athy (b. 1642, d. Bef. March 07, 1709/10)
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