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About UsWHITTY COAT OF ARMS
The name Whitty has existed in Ireland since the thirteenth century and is especially associated with County Wexford where the majority of descendants bearing this name can still be found today. The name was originally Whitey and originated in England. The azure/blue color of the Coat of Arms represents Loyalty and Truth. The Or/Yellow/Gold color represents generosity. The Bend (slashed line) is a bearing of High Honour which signifies Defence or Pretection. The Torteau is a the red, roundle which signifies the Communion Wafer. |
Who We Are |
We are descendants of Thomas Nicholas Whitty and Mary Margaret (Marge) Martin from Clarion Iowa.
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Our History |
Our ancestors come from Ireland (Whitty), Germany (Hommerding) and France (Martin, Grandadam). Some of our ancestors fled their homeland to escape persecution after the Franco-Prussian war. Most of our ancestors were farmers.
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