| ![Show Contents]() Grogan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Grogan familyThe surname Grogan was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Grogan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grogan research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1818 is included under the topic Early Grogan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Grogan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Grogg, Gregg, Grogan, Groch, Greck, Grech, Gragg and many more. Early Notables of the Grogan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Grogan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Grogan RankingIn the United States, the name Grogan is the 2,820th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1
| Grogan migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Grogan Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Alexander Grogan, who landed in Virginia in 1652 2
Grogan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James Grogan, aged 20, who arrived in America in 1822 2
- Thomas Grogan, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1844 2
- Mary Grogan, who arrived in New York in 1847 2
- Patrick Grogan, aged 19, who arrived in New York in 1849 2
- John Grogan, who landed in New York in 1849 2
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| Grogan migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Grogan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- John Grogan, aged 27, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the ship "Edwin" from Dublin, Ireland
- Mr. James Grogan, aged 14 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec but died on Grosse Isle on 3rd August 1847 3
- Mr. John Grogan who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Bee" departing from the port of Cork, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in June 1847 3
- Mr. Michael Grogan, aged 23 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Bee" departing from the port of Cork, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in June 1847 3
- Mr. John Grogan, aged 3 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Agamemnon" departing 24th June 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 31st July 1847 but he died on board 4
| Grogan migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Grogan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Thomas Grogan, Irish convict who was convicted in Kilkenny, Ireland for life, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 29th November 1801, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
- Mr. Jeremiah Grogan, British Convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Asia" on 5th November 1835, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land)1836 6
- Patrick Grogan, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Britannia" in 1846 7
- Mr. John Grogan, English convict who was convicted in London, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "China" on 81st January 1846, arriving in Norfolk Island, Australia 8
- Ann Grogan, aged 21, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Lismoyne"
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| Grogan migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Grogan Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- John Grogan, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Nimroud" in 1863
- Charles Grogan, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Nimroud" in 1863
- Ellen Grogan, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Nimroud" in 1864
- Thomas Grogan, aged 24, a labourer, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Oxford" in 1874
| Contemporary Notables of the name Grogan (post 1700) | + |
- Steve James Grogan (b. 1953), former American NFL football quarterback for the New England Patriots
- John Grogan (b. 1957), American journalist and non-fiction writer, best known for his memoir Marley & Me (2005), a best selling book about his family's dog Marley
- James Grogan (1931-2000), American figure skater, winner of the bronze medal at the 1952 Oslo Olympics
- Nathaniel Grogan (1740-1807), Irish painter, a native of Cork, served first as an apprentice to a wood-turner, but becoming acquainted with John Butts, the painter, at Cork, desired to become a painter
- Cornelius Grogan (1738-1798), United Irishman, born about 1738, eldest son of John Grogan of Johnstown Castle, Wexford
- John Grogan (b. 1951), Canadian politician and teacher
- John Timothy Grogan (b. 1961), former British Labour Party politician
- Brigadier General George William St George Grogan VC CB, CMG, DSO & Bar (1875-1962), Scottish-born, from Irish descent recipient of the Victoria Cross
- Ewart Scott Grogan (1874-1967), British explorer, politician, and entrepreneur, the first person to walk the length of Africa
- David Grogan (1914-1993), British water polo player at the 1936 Summer Olympics
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Grogan family | + |
- Mr. Robert T Grogan (b. 1899), English Commander (E) serving for the Royal Navy from Lower Walmer, Kent, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 9
- John Grogan (d. 1939), British Marine with the Royal Marine aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 10
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 31)
- Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 78)
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 14th July 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/atlas
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 28th January 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1835
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) BRITANNIA 1846. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1846Britannia.htm
- Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 5th February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/china
- H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm
- Ships hit by U-boats crew list HMS Royal Oak (08) - (Retrieved 2018 February, 9th) - retrieved from https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship68.html
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