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Martyn may refer to: *Martyn (surname), one of the Tribes of Galway and others *Martyn (given name) See also *Martin (other) *Marten (other) *Martin of Tours * {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martyn (surname)
Martyn, variant of Martin, is a surname of Gaelic origin. In Scotland, Martyn is a sept of Clan Cameron in the West Highlands. In Ireland, it is one of the Tribes of Galway. Family history The Martyn family were one of a group of fourteen families who became the premier merchant and political families in the town of Galway during the late medieval and early modern eras. They traded with Scotland, England, Wales, France, Spain, and Portugal. Many were dispossessed by the Irish Confederate Wars and the subsequent Cromwellian conquest. The family have cadet branches in the U.K., Canada, USA, France, Hungary, and several other countries. There is a worldwide internet based society for people with the family name Martin and Martyn. Notable Martyns of Galway * Wylliam Martin (fl. 1519), builder of the Spanish Arch *Thomas Óge Martyn (fl. 1533–1577), builder of Galway's West Bridge *William Óge Martyn (fl. 1566–1593), notorious Sheriff and Mayor of Galway *Richard Óge Martyn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |