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O'Meagher
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The family of O'Meagher, which held long sway, played no inglorious part in the history of Ireland. The Cinel Meachair are descended from Fionnchada, son of Connla, so of Cian, second son of Oiliol Olum, King of Munster in the second century.
In 1617, it was conceived so important to ascertain who were the heads of the clans, that the Earl of Thomond compiled a "Book of Pedigrees of th.....
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Heraldry Database: Peterson
Peterson

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Surname: Peterson
Branch: Peterson
Origins: Scottish
More Info: Scotland
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Background: A patronymic surname meaning "son of Peter." The given name Peter is derived from the Greek "petros" meaning "stone."
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Motto: Nihil sine Deo, Nothing without God. Arms: Sa. on a cross, betw. four lions' heads, erased, ar. five eagles, displayed, of the field. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.

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Name Variations: Peters, Peterson, Petersen, Petersson, Peterssen, Peterzen.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842. A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860. Scottish Clans and Tartans; Neil Grant - 2000. Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia; George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire - 1994. Scottish Clans and Tartans; Ian Grimble - 1973. World Tartans; Iain Zaczek - 2001. Clans and Families of Scotland; Alexander Fulton - 1991.

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