What is the origin of the name Roy?
1: Scottish: nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion from Gaelic ruadh ‘red’. Compare Reed.2: English (of Norman origin): from Old French roi ‘king’ used as a [...]
Family Records, Or, Genealogies of the First Settlers of Passaic Valley (and Vicinity) Above
...son of William, son of John Roy, and lived in Yates county, New York, Mr. Roy was an Elder in... (Yates county, New York, United States - 1851)
...son of William, son of John Roy, and lived in Yates county, New York, Mr. Roy was an Elder in... (Yates county, New York, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln45461
The Virginia magazine of history and biography (Volume 8)
...of Newmarket, Caroline county, and Maria Roy, daughter of Mungo and Catherine Roy, were married by the Rev. Mr. Wilson... (Newmarket, Caroline county, Virginia, United States - 1819)
...of Newmarket, Caroline county, and Maria Roy, daughter of Mungo and Catherine Roy, were married by the Rev. Mr. Wilson... (Newmarket, Caroline county, Virginia, United States - 1819)
Geneanet username : colgnln752257
Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin
...Francis Roy, a son of Joseph Roy of Green Bay, married Therese), daughter of Mrs. Lecuyer, and took charge of... (Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, United States - 1798)
...Francis Roy, a son of Joseph Roy of Green Bay, married Therese), daughter of Mrs. Lecuyer, and took charge of... (Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, United States - 1798)
Geneanet username : colgnln172043
Biographical review ... containing life sketches of leading citizens of Worcester County, Massachusettes
...August 13, 1837, son of Benjamin and Calista (Orr) Roy. His father was born in Canatla, near Derby Line, Vt.,... (Canatla, Massachusetts, United States - 1837)
...August 13, 1837, son of Benjamin and Calista (Orr) Roy. His father was born in Canatla, near Derby Line, Vt.,... (Canatla, Massachusetts, United States - 1837)
Geneanet username : colgnln129553
The Cabells and their kin. A memorial volume of history, biography, and genealogy
...John Baylor (by his wife, Maria Roy), son of John Baylor, born September 4, 1750, at " New Market," Caroline... (Putney, United States - 1750)
...John Baylor (by his wife, Maria Roy), son of John Baylor, born September 4, 1750, at " New Market," Caroline... (Putney, United States - 1750)
Geneanet username : colgnln19632
Collections of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin
...commencement of the war, when Francis Roy, a son of Joseph Roy of Green Bay, married Therese), daughter of Mrs.... (Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, United States - 1798)
...commencement of the war, when Francis Roy, a son of Joseph Roy of Green Bay, married Therese), daughter of Mrs.... (Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, United States - 1798)
Geneanet username : colgnln172043
Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana. Historical and biographical
...daughter of William and Nancy Roy, natives of Kentucky, and this union was graced by the birth of five... (Kentucky, Kentucky, United States - 1866)
...daughter of William and Nancy Roy, natives of Kentucky, and this union was graced by the birth of five... (Kentucky, Kentucky, United States - 1866)
Geneanet username : colgnln6003418
The centennial history of Oregon, 1811-1912 (Volume 4)
...a son of Abel and Sarah Roy, both of whom were natives of the central section of Tennessee, where they... (Dixon county, Tennessee, United States - 1830)
...a son of Abel and Sarah Roy, both of whom were natives of the central section of Tennessee, where they... (Dixon county, Tennessee, United States - 1830)
Geneanet username : colgnln130218
History of Charleston and Kanawha County, West Virginia, and representative citizens
...Ida Salmon, a daughter of Robert and Bettie (Roy) Salmon, the former of whom is deceased. In politics Mr. Spruce... (East Bank, West Virginia, United States - 1889)
...Ida Salmon, a daughter of Robert and Bettie (Roy) Salmon, the former of whom is deceased. In politics Mr. Spruce... (East Bank, West Virginia, United States - 1889)
Geneanet username : colgnln537019
History of the clan Macrae with genealogies
...Farquhar, the third son of John Roy, was for some time tenant at Western Achadhantighard, Letterfearn, but removed to Dornie... (Western, Unknown country - 1794)
...Farquhar, the third son of John Roy, was for some time tenant at Western Achadhantighard, Letterfearn, but removed to Dornie... (Western, Unknown country - 1794)
Geneanet username : colgnln29822
Louisiana, comprising sketches of parishes, towns, events, institutions, and persons, arranged in cyclopedic form (Volume 3)
...Bouanchaud Avas married to ].Iiss Blanche Roy, a daughter of Antoine and Margaret (Hurst) Roy, of New Roads. The first... (New, Louisiana, United States - 1899)
...Bouanchaud Avas married to ].Iiss Blanche Roy, a daughter of Antoine and Margaret (Hurst) Roy, of New Roads. The first... (New, Louisiana, United States - 1899)
Geneanet username : colgnln71633
The history of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (Volume 5)
...1804, Hepsibah Metcalf, daughter of Thomas and Jemima (Roy) Metcalf, of Wrentham. He died June 4, 1836, aged fifty-four, his... (Wrentham, Rhode Island, United States - 1804)
...1804, Hepsibah Metcalf, daughter of Thomas and Jemima (Roy) Metcalf, of Wrentham. He died June 4, 1836, aged fifty-four, his... (Wrentham, Rhode Island, United States - 1804)
Geneanet username : colgnln87084
Louisiana, comprising sketches of parishes, towns, events, institutions, and persons, arranged in cyclopedic form (Volume 3)
...Blanche Roy, a daughter of Antoine and Margaret (Hurst) Roy, of New Roads. The first named of the parents is... (New, Louisiana, United States - 1899)
...Blanche Roy, a daughter of Antoine and Margaret (Hurst) Roy, of New Roads. The first named of the parents is... (New, Louisiana, United States - 1899)
Geneanet username : colgnln71633
History and biographical gazetteer of Montreal to the year 1892 [microform
...1842. His mother's name was Marguerite Roy, daughter of C. Ficury Roy, a large merchant of the city. He is... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1842)
...1842. His mother's name was Marguerite Roy, daughter of C. Ficury Roy, a large merchant of the city. He is... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1842)
Geneanet username : colgnln130381
Memorial record of the county of Cuyahoga and city of Cleveland, Ohio
...daughter of John and Mary Roy, of Cleveland, November, 1879, and they have two children (Jean and Roy Sheldon),... (Cleveland, Cleveland, United Kingdom - 1879)
...daughter of John and Mary Roy, of Cleveland, November, 1879, and they have two children (Jean and Roy Sheldon),... (Cleveland, Cleveland, United Kingdom - 1879)
Geneanet username : colgnln58070
History of Sonoma County, California, with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county, who have been identified with its growth...
...whom she had five children, Silas Roy, George, Harry, Carl and Flora. Zilla E., the youngest daughter of Squire Martin,... (Illinois, Illinois, United States - 1818)
...whom she had five children, Silas Roy, George, Harry, Carl and Flora. Zilla E., the youngest daughter of Squire Martin,... (Illinois, Illinois, United States - 1818)
Geneanet username : colgnln405511
History of Orange County, California : with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with its...
...4, 1866, the son of Benjamin Roy, a French-Canadian who was also a native of Montreal and became a steamboat... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1866)
...4, 1866, the son of Benjamin Roy, a French-Canadian who was also a native of Montreal and became a steamboat... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1866)
Geneanet username : colgnln404247
The Celtic magazine, a monthly periodical devoted to the literature, history, antiquities, folk lore, traditions, and the social and material interests of the Celt...
...son of the latter , John Roy M'AUane v' Allester in Peitnean , John Dow M'Allane v' Allester in Kirktoun... (Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1597)
...son of the latter , John Roy M'AUane v' Allester in Peitnean , John Dow M'Allane v' Allester in Kirktoun... (Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1597)
Geneanet username : colgnln9249247
History of Alabama and dictionary of Alabama biography
...19, 1901, at Birmingham, to Virginia Roy, daughter of Judge James B. and Virginia (Pierce) Head (q. v.). Children: 1.... (Birmingham, Alabama, United States - 1901)
...19, 1901, at Birmingham, to Virginia Roy, daughter of Judge James B. and Virginia (Pierce) Head (q. v.). Children: 1.... (Birmingham, Alabama, United States - 1901)
Geneanet username : colgnln394986
Official Congressional Directory
...to Emily H., daughter of Joseph E. Roy, D. D., of Chicago, 111., and three children have been born of... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1854)
...to Emily H., daughter of Joseph E. Roy, D. D., of Chicago, 111., and three children have been born of... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1854)
Geneanet username : colgnln427085
A genealogical and heraldic history of the extinct and dormant baronetcies of England, by J. and
...Elizabeth, daughter of the Hon. Isaac Roy all, of his majesty's council in Massachusetts' Bay, and had issue,... (New, England, United Kingdom - 1759)
...Elizabeth, daughter of the Hon. Isaac Roy all, of his majesty's council in Massachusetts' Bay, and had issue,... (New, England, United Kingdom - 1759)
Geneanet username : colgnln38759
Archaeologia Cambrensis : a record of the antiquities of Wales and its Marches and the journal of the Cambrian Archaeological Association
...Jane his wife, daughter of Richard Roy don, of Holt, Mr. H. R. Hughes, of Kinmel, confirmed this account of... (Holt, Wales, United Kingdom - 1620)
...Jane his wife, daughter of Richard Roy don, of Holt, Mr. H. R. Hughes, of Kinmel, confirmed this account of... (Holt, Wales, United Kingdom - 1620)
Geneanet username : colgnln395137
History of Audubon county, Iowa, its people, industries, and institutions
...who is the daughter of John and Jane (Roy) Martin, who came to Audubon county about 1884. Mrs. Pardee is... (Fulton county, Illinois, United States - 1884)
...who is the daughter of John and Jane (Roy) Martin, who came to Audubon county about 1884. Mrs. Pardee is... (Fulton county, Illinois, United States - 1884)
Geneanet username : colgnln47302
Bulletin, Volumes 25-27
...Roy. - Marie-Anne Bourdon, épouse de Pierre Roy, peintre de l'Académie royale de Saint-Luc, enterrée, le s,... (Saint-Sulpice, Paris, France - 1784)
...Roy. - Marie-Anne Bourdon, épouse de Pierre Roy, peintre de l'Académie royale de Saint-Luc, enterrée, le s,... (Saint-Sulpice, Paris, France - 1784)
Geneanet username : colgnln4165343
Biographical and historical memoirs of northeast Arkansas, comprising a condensed history of the state ... biographies of distinguished citizens ... a brief descriptive history...
...for his second wife Miss Fannie Roy, daughter of Judge Roy, and a native of Tennessee. Two childi-en were the... (Tennessee, Tennessee, United States - 1878)
...for his second wife Miss Fannie Roy, daughter of Judge Roy, and a native of Tennessee. Two childi-en were the... (Tennessee, Tennessee, United States - 1878)
Geneanet username : colgnln75066
History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, comprising Yakima, Kittitas, and Benton Counties .. (Volume 2)
...2, 18S6, a son of Joseph and Sophia (Roy) Lachance, who on leaving Canada crossed the border into Minnesota, establishing... (Quebec, Québec, Canada - 1875)
...2, 18S6, a son of Joseph and Sophia (Roy) Lachance, who on leaving Canada crossed the border into Minnesota, establishing... (Quebec, Québec, Canada - 1875)
Geneanet username : colgnln48460
The clan Gillean
...have been living in 1838. Donald Roy, who was either a brother or a son of Captain Allan, had two... (Monachuich, Unknown country - 1838)
...have been living in 1838. Donald Roy, who was either a brother or a son of Captain Allan, had two... (Monachuich, Unknown country - 1838)
Geneanet username : colgnln516921
History of Hunterdon and Somerset counties, New Jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers
...River east of Basking Ridge. Hannah Roy, daughter of William and Elizabeth Roy, married Aaron Hand, son of Jonathan Hand,... (Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States - 1845)
...River east of Basking Ridge. Hannah Roy, daughter of William and Elizabeth Roy, married Aaron Hand, son of Jonathan Hand,... (Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States - 1845)
Geneanet username : colgnln520644
History of the Macdonalds and Lords of the Isles, with genealogies of the principal families of the name
...son of the latter , John Roy M'Allane v' Allester, in Pitnean , John Dow M'Allane v' Allester, in Kirktoun... (Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1586)
...son of the latter , John Roy M'Allane v' Allester, in Pitnean , John Dow M'Allane v' Allester, in Kirktoun... (Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1586)
Geneanet username : colgnln29909
The Cabells and their kin
...John Baylor (by his wife, Maria Roy), son of John Baylor, born September 4,1750, at" New Market," Caroline County, Va.,... (Gloucester County, Va., Virginia, United States - 1750)
...John Baylor (by his wife, Maria Roy), son of John Baylor, born September 4,1750, at" New Market," Caroline County, Va.,... (Gloucester County, Va., Virginia, United States - 1750)
Geneanet username : colgnln158688
Cadillac's village, or Detroit under Cadillac. With list of property owners, and a history of the settlement 1701 to 1710
...25. 1728, he married Marie Magdeline Roy, a daughter of Pierre Roy, this marriage took place at Fort. St.-Phillipe, village... (Fort, Michigan, United States - 1728)
...25. 1728, he married Marie Magdeline Roy, a daughter of Pierre Roy, this marriage took place at Fort. St.-Phillipe, village... (Fort, Michigan, United States - 1728)
Geneanet username : colgnln533581
Memoirs and reminiscences : together with sketches of the early history of Sussex County, New Jersey
...(A). Joseph John Roy m., Oct 19, 1841, Sarah Ann Vought, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Snover)... (Snover, New Jersey, United States - 1841)
...(A). Joseph John Roy m., Oct 19, 1841, Sarah Ann Vought, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Snover)... (Snover, New Jersey, United States - 1841)
Geneanet username : colgnln404161
Dictionary of national biography (Volume 49)
...majorgeneral royal engineers, son of John Roy (1697-1748), was born at Milton Head in Carluke parish, Lanarkshire, on 4 May... (Milton, United Kingdom - 1748)
...majorgeneral royal engineers, son of John Roy (1697-1748), was born at Milton Head in Carluke parish, Lanarkshire, on 4 May... (Milton, United Kingdom - 1748)
Geneanet username : colgnln130849
History of Worcester and its people (Vol. 4)
...Rensselaer, New York, son of Alfred and Aurelie (Brouillette) Roy. He attended the public schools in Worcester, St.-Anne's Boarding School,... (Worcester, Herefordshire and Worcester, United Kingdom - 1882)
...Rensselaer, New York, son of Alfred and Aurelie (Brouillette) Roy. He attended the public schools in Worcester, St.-Anne's Boarding School,... (Worcester, Herefordshire and Worcester, United Kingdom - 1882)
Geneanet username : colgnln6279669
Negro who's who in California
...3, 1903, the son of Joseph A. and Lillian (Chisholm) Roy. His father for many years was State Park Commissioner... (California, California, United States - 1903)
...3, 1903, the son of Joseph A. and Lillian (Chisholm) Roy. His father for many years was State Park Commissioner... (California, California, United States - 1903)
Geneanet username : colgnln511157
History of Hunterdon and Somerset counties, New Jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers
...was the father of Major Peter Roy, of Bernardsville , married Nancy, daughter of Col. Israel Rickey, who lived at... (Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States - 1845)
...was the father of Major Peter Roy, of Bernardsville , married Nancy, daughter of Col. Israel Rickey, who lived at... (Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States - 1845)
Geneanet username : colgnln520644
Cadillac's village, or Detroit under Cadillac. With list of property owners, and a history of the settlement 1701 to 1710
...Magdeline Roy, a daughter of Pierre Roy, this marriage took place at Fort. St.-Phillipe, village of the Miami®. She died... (Fort, Michigan, United States - 1728)
...Magdeline Roy, a daughter of Pierre Roy, this marriage took place at Fort. St.-Phillipe, village of the Miami®. She died... (Fort, Michigan, United States - 1728)
Geneanet username : colgnln533581
History of the Frasers of Lovat. With genealogies of the principal families of that name: to which is added those of Dunballoch and Phopachy...
...Annabella Campbell, daughter of Dr James Roy, Fort-George, and his wife Isabella, daughter of Colonel John Campbell of Melfort and... (Fort, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1846)
...Annabella Campbell, daughter of Dr James Roy, Fort-George, and his wife Isabella, daughter of Colonel John Campbell of Melfort and... (Fort, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1846)
Geneanet username : colgnln669555
Alberta, past and present : historical and biographical (Volume 2)
...former was a son of James Roy, of Scotch descent, one of the early settlers of Ontario. In the year... (Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada - 1888)
...former was a son of James Roy, of Scotch descent, one of the early settlers of Ontario. In the year... (Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada - 1888)
Geneanet username : colgnln128733
Montreal: old, new, entertaining, convincing, fascinating. Editorial staff: Lorenzo Prince [and others] Contributors: B.K. Sandwell [and others] Special contributing editor: Julius Chambers
...2nd of September 1859, near Glen Roy, in the historic county of Glengarry, Ontario, son of Allan Mc Martin and... (Canada, Québec, Canada - 1859)
...2nd of September 1859, near Glen Roy, in the historic county of Glengarry, Ontario, son of Allan Mc Martin and... (Canada, Québec, Canada - 1859)
Geneanet username : colgnln133784
History of Calhoun County, Michigan: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People
...Electa Roy, a daughter of William and Harriet (Harris) Roy, of Phelps, Ontario county, New York. Her parents were both... (Phelps, Ontario county, New York, United States - 1860)
...Electa Roy, a daughter of William and Harriet (Harris) Roy, of Phelps, Ontario county, New York. Her parents were both... (Phelps, Ontario county, New York, United States - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln61088
Archaeologia Cambrensis : a record of the antiquities of Wales and its Marches and the journal of the Cambrian Archaeological Association
...to be a (laughter of Richard Roy don, of Holt. She was, in fact, a daughter of John Roydon of... (Holt, Wales, United Kingdom - 1620)
...to be a (laughter of Richard Roy don, of Holt. She was, in fact, a daughter of John Roydon of... (Holt, Wales, United Kingdom - 1620)
Geneanet username : colgnln395143
Lamb's biographical dictionary of the United States,
...in 1760 , son of Joseph Roy and of Louise Margueritie (de la Chaise) de Villere , grandson of Rtienne... (Louisiana, Louisiana, United States - 1760)
...in 1760 , son of Joseph Roy and of Louise Margueritie (de la Chaise) de Villere , grandson of Rtienne... (Louisiana, Louisiana, United States - 1760)
Geneanet username : colgnln520419
History of Hunterdon and Somerset counties, New Jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers
...William, the son of Judge John Roy, of Basking Ridge. Judge Roy had a son Joseph, who was the father... (Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States - 1845)
...William, the son of Judge John Roy, of Basking Ridge. Judge Roy had a son Joseph, who was the father... (Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States - 1845)
Geneanet username : colgnln520644
Montreal, 1535-1914 (Volume 3)
...Jane Roy, a daughter of James Roy, and they became parents of three sons, Charles B., James R. and William... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1870)
...Jane Roy, a daughter of James Roy, and they became parents of three sons, Charles B., James R. and William... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1870)
Geneanet username : colgnln133787
Official Congressional Directory
...to Emily H., daughter of Joseph E. Roy, D. D., of Chicago, 111., and three children have been born of... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1854)
...to Emily H., daughter of Joseph E. Roy, D. D., of Chicago, 111., and three children have been born of... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1854)
Geneanet username : colgnln427085
History of Hunterdon and Somerset counties, New Jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers
...Richard, the second son, married Elizabeth Roy, widow of William, the son of Judge John Roy, of Basking Ridge. Judge... (Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States - 1845)
...Richard, the second son, married Elizabeth Roy, widow of William, the son of Judge John Roy, of Basking Ridge. Judge... (Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States - 1845)
Geneanet username : colgnln520644
Montreal, 1535-1914 (Volume 3)
...Mr. Gordon married Miss Jane Roy, a daughter of James Roy, and they became parents of three sons, Charles... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1870)
...Mr. Gordon married Miss Jane Roy, a daughter of James Roy, and they became parents of three sons, Charles... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1870)
Geneanet username : colgnln133787
History of Michigan (Volume 4)
...at Mount Clemens to Miss Mina A. Roy, daughter of Air. and Mrs. Chester Roy, the former of whom is... (Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States - 1902)
...at Mount Clemens to Miss Mina A. Roy, daughter of Air. and Mrs. Chester Roy, the former of whom is... (Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States - 1902)
Geneanet username : colgnln132145
Official Congressional Directory
...to Emily H., daughter of Joseph E. Roy, D. D., of Chicago, 111., and three children have been born of... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1854)
...to Emily H., daughter of Joseph E. Roy, D. D., of Chicago, 111., and three children have been born of... (Chicago, Illinois, United States - 1854)
Geneanet username : colgnln427091
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What is the origin of the name Roy?
1: Scottish: nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion from Gaelic ruadh ‘red’. Compare Reed.2: English (of Norman origin): from Old French roi ‘king’ used as a [...]