A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Conneely family of France.
Reg. 2910 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. au saut. engr. de sa., ch. de cinq coquilles d'or ou d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à trois poissons nageants d'arg., l'un sur l'autre.”
FranceParis, c. 1663
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Map of France showing where the Conneely arms are recorded
The Conneely arms were recorded in Paris, c. 1663.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Conneely arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Conneely Family in France
The Conneely family name originates from the Gaelic tradition of western Ireland, specifically rooted in the region of Connemara in County Galway. The name is an anglicized version of the Irish surname Ó Conghaile, which translates to descendant of the hound of the brave. While the family is deeply connected to the rugged landscape of the Irish coast, historical records confirm that members of the family had traveled far from their ancestral home by the mid-seventeenth century. By 1663, individuals bearing this name were documented as residents of Paris, suggesting that the family participated in the widespread movement of Irish people across Europe during this period. These early travelers were often part of the Irish military and professional classes who sought new opportunities in continental cities during times of political unrest at home. This presence in Paris highlights the family's adaptability and their role in the broader history of the Irish diaspora.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ó Conghalaigh
Descendant of the hound of valor or wolf of conflict.
This name
ConneelyAn Irish surname derived from Gaelic elements signifying a fierce warrior or hound.
also spelled
Conolly
Connelley
Conely
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
O'Hart, John, Irish Pedigrees: Or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, 1892
Archives Nationales de France, Minutier central des notaires de Paris, Series MC/ET/LXXIII
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
fishA true and generous mind, and Christian faith
