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Mcelroy Family History

Mcelroy Genealogy & Family Tree

McElroy is an Irish name from County Clare, Ireland, where the family descended from the King of Ulster. It comes from the Gaelic Mac Giolla Rua which means "son of the red-haired youth." The earliest known ancestor--Michael M'Gilrey--was recorded in 1376.

Other spellings include "MacElroy," "McGilroy," "MacIlrea," "McElry," "MacElry," and "MacIlree." Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Chuck McElroy (Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds), American football player Greg McElroy (New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals), and American writer Joseph McElroy (Lookout Cartridge, Women and Men). The first McElroy to come to America was Alexander McElroy in 1810.

Mcelroy Birth Records
Mcelroy Death Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Ann Jane Mcelroy -- --, 1860 March 18, 1947
  • Eliza Jane Mcelroy -- --, 1838 November 16, 1866 South Carolina
  • Henry McElroy -- --, 1742 December 0, 1759 North Carolina
  • Mary Elizabeth Mcelroy -- --, 1880 May 11, 1960 Texas
  • Henry Middleton Mcelroy -- --, 1870 August 13, 1959
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