Michael Fox
The surname Fox in Ireland is an anglicized form of the Old Gaelic Irish "Mac a'tSionnaigh" (son of the Fox).
Tadhg O'Caharny (Carney / Kearney), King of Teffia in the 11th century was called Sionnach (The Fox), the family subsequently were know by the surname Fox. Teffia was the western division of ancient Meath.
Teffia is the latinised version of the Irish name Teabhtha, which comprised the present day Co. Westmeath and parts of Co. Offaly and Co. Longford.
The above map of Ireland in the early 16th century shows the Foxes family based in Offaly.
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The above map of the plantations of Ireland in the period 1558 to 1652 shows all of the land east of the river Shannon planted with English settlers. The English Pale was extended in area compared to the first map above. View full map of Ireland.
Fox Family History by Moire-Sinead níc an Sionnach (M J Fox).
The above map of Ireland in the early 16th century shows the Foxes family based in Offaly.
View full map of Ireland.
The above map of the plantations of Ireland in the period 1558 to 1652 shows all of the land east of the river Shannon planted with English settlers. The English Pale was extended in area compared to the first map above. View full map of Ireland.
Fox Family History by Moire-Sinead níc an Sionnach (M J Fox).
