Speedy - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Andrew Speedy, abt 1811, PA > OH > Crawford Co. Indiana

Don_L_Boyd — 2009-10-18 16:13:10Z

Thank you very much for the reply, Roger.

Well, I just looked in my database, and strangely I find only James W. Speedy -- I'm not sure what happened since I posted the original question. My interest is obviously because James W. Speedy married Ida Wendell, daughter of Cyrus Wendell and Ruth Burr, in 1895 in Perry Co., and I have a ton of genealogy on the Wendel(l) family. I must have not finished entering data on James' parents or something, or maybe wasn't certain of the relationships. James W. Speedy was probably born in the late 1860s or early 1870s -- was he part of your Speedy clan? I shall have to dig into the censuses and try to figure out where I stalled on that family. I'm really only interested in the parents of James W. Speedy (I think), as I have no other known connections except via the Ida Wendell marriage. Ida's grandparents John and Rebecca (Hart) Wendell were my 3rd g-grandparents.

more is here:

http://www.landofthebuckeye.net/

Thanks again.

Don

Re: Andrew Speedy, abt 1811, PA > OH > Crawford Co. Indiana

Rogerandiane — 2009-10-18 03:09:20Z

Don, Andrew Speedy is my gg-gfather. My line is through Samuel's brother, Jefferson Speedy. I don't know much about Samuel, but I am working on Speedys and would be glad to help and share info. I have picture of Andrew and Jefferson and wives. Andrew was born Mar 2, 1802 according to my info. Do you know Nancy's maiden name? Thanks, Roger McVay, rogerandiane@aol.com

Re: is this a scottish surname? speedy?

griff247 — 2009-08-21 18:59:35Z

Thank you for the information Re family name Speedy

Re: Speedy

GordonPertJohnson — 2008-11-28 13:34:35Z

Correction: No SURNAME has a coat of arms in heraldry. Coats of arms are granted to individuals, and only the heir may use the same coat of arms. Other relatives may get a coat of arms differenced to show their relationship to the original. Only the Lord Lyon has the power to grant coats of arms and this process is expensive and requires a proved pedigree to be submitted.

Re: Speedy

GordonPertJohnson — 2008-11-28 13:28:46Z

** You have made an unwarranted assumption. There was no "correct" spelling until very recent times. The concept did not exist in earlier times. The IGI is neither complete nor comprehensive - it ignores the pre-Reformation period.
One can find the surname Speedie/Speedy as Speddy and Spuddy in the 1540s (Protocol book of James Foulis), and the 1520s as Speithy/Spethy (Protocol book of John Foulis)
The IGI makes assumptions about variant spellings, but often fails to recognise a variant for what it is.

Re: Speedy

samanthaspeedy — 2008-11-28 07:33:32Z

In Scotland the surname Speedy was spelt with "ie" instead of a "y". It's got the same Coat of Arms though.

Re: is this a scottish surname? speedy?

samanthaspeedy — 2008-11-28 07:31:48Z

"SPEEDY was of two-fold origin. It was a baptismal name, a font name wishing prosperity or good-speed to the child and it was also used as a nickname for a swift runner, from the Old English word SPED. In Scotland the name is spelt SPEEDIE. Surnames having a derivation from nicknames form the broadest and most miscellaneous class of surnames, encompassing many different types of origin. The most typical classes refer adjectivally to the general physical aspect of the person concerned, or to his character. Many nicknames refer to a man's size or height, while others make reference to a favoured article of clothing or style of dress. Many surnames derived from the names of animals and birds. In the Middle Ages ideas were held about the characters of other living creatures, based on observation, and these associations were reflected and reinforced by large bodies of folk tales featuring animals behaving as humans. Early records of the name mention Johannes Sped, 1273, County Suffolk. Margaret Speed was documented in County Cambridge in the year 1300. Surnames as we know them today were first assumed in Europe from the 11th to the 15th Century. The employment in the use of a second name was a custom that was first introduced from the Normans. They themselves had not long before adopted them. It became, in course of time, a mark of gentler blood, and it was deemed a disgrace for gentlemen to have but one single name, as the meaner sort had. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield and embroidered on his surcoat, the flowing and draped garment worn over the armour. Later instances of the name include Thomas Spedy, who was a witness in Edinburgh in the year 1553, and John Speede and Elizabeth Cheynye who were married in London in the year 1555. John Spidie was recorded in Dunfermline in 1571. Cicilie Speed of Tattenhall (widow) was listed in the Wills at Chester in 1620. Tom Speedy was a game-keeper and naturalist, who died in Scotland in 1924."

Our family tree starts with a Dr Robert George Dunnel Speedy, born 1863 / 1872 (no-one seems to be sure). He married Ivy Bradfield. They had 3 children, Albert, Mary and Robert George.

Thomas Speedy m. Ellen Sarah Whitehurst AUS

nikkireid_1 — 2008-02-24 23:54:12Z

I am trying to find information about Thomas Speedy who married Ellen Sarah Whitehurst (B.1860) in Western Australia. They had many children including Barbara Grace Speedy. Any help would be appreciated.

Andrew Speedy, abt 1811, PA > OH > Crawford Co. Indiana

Don_L_Boyd — 2007-08-27 18:02:06Z

The Andrew and Nancy Speedy family are found in 1850 in Washington County, OH, and from 1860 on in Johnson Twp., Crawford County, Indiana. Andrew and Nancy were both born in Pennsylvania, but all their children were born in Ohio. I'm interested in the descendants of one of his sons, Samuel Speedy, b. abt. 1837 in Ohio.

Samuel Speedy of Pa.

AngieRene — 2006-08-29 22:38:38Z

I am looking for information about Samuel Speedy born about 1811 in Pennsylvania. He and an Andrew Speedy were living in Juniata county,Pa. in 1840. By 1850 Samuel was living in Clearfield county,Pa and married with children. His wife's name was Sarah and they had a daughter named Martha.

Re: William Speedy born indiana co. PA>

MarciaFronk — 2006-06-29 19:18:12Z

Would you have any information on one of the Speedy family in Indiana County PA marrying Lois Margaret Tampt? Lois Margaret Tampt was b. 1908.

Thanks

Marcia Fronk

Mammie Donovan Holman/Homan

saphirebluestars — 2006-05-27 00:49:01Z

Looking for connections to the above person, Only information i have is she was b. 1867 in New York, married to Samuel Holman of Brooklyn or PA. had one son Samuel G Homan. lived on 91st street, have no record of dod or even where she is burried. this is my brick wall!

William Johnson or John Johnson

saphirebluestars — 2006-05-27 00:43:38Z

looking for connections to these two people. William Johnson b.1809 lived in Canarsie Broolyn all his life. Married to Mary Griffen
John Johnson b abt 1807 married to ? Williams. owned a fishing station on Barrens Island. Anyone connect or have info on either of these men?

Samuel W. Johnson and Euphemia Speed

timothyj1962 — 2006-05-09 17:25:30Z

From Brooklyn New York, Approximately 1894.

Anybody have a connection to this? Attached is a scan of a Marriage Certificate that mentions Euphemia's name

Speedy's of Ohio, Jefferson, Harrison, or Trumbull

RandyElizabethF — 2006-01-09 15:17:22Z

I am looking for Speedy's in Jefferson, Harrison, or Trumbull counties of Ohio.

Thomas A. Speedy b:abt 1823 W Virginia m. Sarah Fulks,Foulks. Possible children are Mary, John, Homer, Martha, Lena Bell (m. McDaniels?), George, & Jessie.

Also John Speedy b; abt 1825 Ohio m. Jane Fulks, Foulks. Possible children are Harriet, Euphemia, Harriet, & John S..

Both Fulks(Foulks) are sisters, an additional Fulks(Foulks) may have married a Maxwell. It is believed that all children were born in Jefferson Co. It is not known if John or Thomas where related.

One or all of the families may have moved into Illinois by the 1900.

The information was provided me by a fellow researcher with no source information.

Re: Speedy - 1882 - Jefferson Co., OH

sillyfoulks1 — 2005-09-15 18:56:06Z

Do you have any idea of what Mr. and Mrs. Speedy's first names where. I have several Speedy's that could have been in Jefferson County at that time. Thanks

Speedy - 1882 - Jefferson Co., OH

DLaFromboise — 2005-04-10 11:14:29Z

THE FREEPORT PRESS

Pub. Aug 24, 1882
Harrison Co., Oh

Near Richmond, Jefferson county. Mr. and Mrs. Speedy retired, leaving a lamp burning in their room.

During the night it began to burn high and Mr. Speedy seized it to throw it out the window, when it exploded, igniting the carpet and everything around it.

His wife jumped out of bed into the flames, and her night clothes took fire and before her husband succeded in extinguishing the fire, she was burned so badly that she died on Saturday from the effects.

************

Courtesy post - not related

Re: speedy,s in liverpool

bgriff159 — 2005-01-02 22:01:02Z

NO THIS WILLIAM SPEEDY WAS BORN 1847 AND LIVED AT 74 NORFOLK STREET LIVERPOOL WITH HIS WIFE MARY ANN

Re: Information on the Surname SPEEDY

2004-12-15 03:30:25Z

Captain Tristram Speedy was an incredible character! I'm a historical novelist and I am (partially) basing my hero on him. If you search the net for "Julia Margaret Cameron" who was a Victorian photographer and also add "Speedy" into the search engine, you'll see photos of him, some with the Emperor Tewodros's son Alemayou, whom Speedy brought back to England. He was known as Basha Falaka, in Amharic meaning Speedy Captain. :)

Here is an URL that has LOTS of info on him:
www.library.northwestern.edu/africana/ winterton/inventory/winterton-inventory.pdf

If you can't find it, it's the WInterton Collection at Northwest University.

Good luck!
Karen

Re: Information on the Surname SPEEDY

2004-12-13 05:28:05Z

I meant Tristram of Abyssinia

Re: Information on the Surname SPEEDY

2004-12-13 05:25:53Z

I am not sure. All I know for sure is his parents were James and Sarah Speedy. Was in the army in India and Malaya. James and Sarah had in their travel been to parts of Africa. Have you more information about Tristram Abyssinia?
Thanks.

Re: Information on the Surname SPEEDY

2004-12-11 23:07:36Z

Hi! Is this the same Tristram Speedy of Abyssinia?
Karen in San Francisco

Re: Info Speedy

2004-08-24 09:54:20Z

I would love to get some information. I am currently over in Iraq so I am sorry for the delayed message.

Information on the Surname SPEEDY

2002-06-15 11:00:12Z

I am looking for any info on the surname - Speedy, in particular 'Lord Speedy'.There was a Captain Speedy that was surposed to have transported an Indian Prince to Britian in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. For this he was awarded the title of 'Lord'. The title was lost somewhere along the line for not having paid their 'dues' to the crown. Most of the first born males were named 'Robert'. The last known male of the direct male line is named Robert Christopher Michael Speedy born on 30 August 1969 in Cape Town, South Africa. His father was Robert George Speedy Jr - born 19 September 1930- died 15 July 1977 - in South Africa. He has a brother called John and a sister Sheila. There is also a link to the Jones Family. Robert Speedy married Valerie Jean Lord, born Cape Town, South Africa. I was born to Robert Speedy on 29 September 1964. I am trying to find out where the family originated from etc.
Any and all information would be really appreciated.

Re: Info Speedy

2002-04-02 22:29:22Z

the person that has information on Speedy is
Doris J. Pittman
470 E. Poplar St
Pekin, IN 47165

I would suggest that you write her frist and mention that
your Speedy is from Yorktown, and see if she can help.
Good luck, this is a hard name to check anything on, however, I know that several came into the Southern part
of Indiana, I spoke to a lovely man and women in Eckerty,
Indiana, they are in the phone book.

Good Luck.

T. wright

Re: Info

2002-03-25 16:01:47Z

I may be interested. I know my Grandfather and Great grandfather were from the Youngstown area but that is all I know. I am not sure I would attempt to contact her untill I find out additional info.

Re: Info

2002-03-24 19:36:51Z

Thank you for your reply. My John Speedy died in
approx 1838 in Jefferson Co. Ohio, Do you have infor on the
death of your John Speedy.
I was told of a woman doing research on Speedy and wrote
her, she for a fee sent me a copy of 70 pages of which
several were Speedys all related. I have reason to believe
that this could be my grandfathers family but still am not
sure.

If you would like her name and address E-mail me and I will
forward it.

Thanks for your reply.

Re: speedy,s in liverpool

2002-03-20 15:07:00Z

I would definetely be interested in looking at what you have.

Re: Info

2002-03-20 15:00:48Z

I wish I did have info. I do know we have several Joihn Speedy's in our family tree. We are actually up to John Clark Speedy IV at this point. I wonder if the John Speedy you reference ties into my family tree? Speedy is such an odd name, especially w/ the spelling with the "Y" at the end.

Re: Info

2002-03-02 22:30:56Z

My grandmother was born Florence Speedy, place of birth
uncertain, her mother was Heman Matilda Speedy and John
Speedy, My grandmother married in Indiana to William
Davis, had two sons, Russell, My father Wilred and a
daughter Annabell. I am trying to find out more about all
the parties, (except my dad, whom I knew)
do you have any infor. Thank you .

Nancy Jane Speedy

2002-10-04 23:10:30Z

Looking for information on Nancy Jane Speedy, she married Edward Snyder. Any information would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Pennyjean@voyager.net

Speedys from Perthshire

2002-09-15 19:50:34Z

I'd be interested to compare notes. I have a large hand written tree relating to Graham and Emily Speedy and descendents. Before emigrating to New Zealand the family appears to have lived in Methven and Fowlis Wester in Perthshire, Scotland.

Re: Speedy's?

2003-05-05 10:38:33Z

jimmys doing fine and lilly back on her feet see you soon

THE SPEEDY FAMILY NAME

2001-02-05 12:28:01Z

My mothers family name is speedy.Shelivesin Liverpool England.
Her fathers name was Hugh Speedy.
grandfather was James Speedy.
My mother is just one of nine children. Lillian,Agnes,Hugh,Mary,Janet,William,James,
Edith,Eillen.Her mother was Elizabeth (Horton)

William Speedy born indiana co. PA>

2001-02-04 10:50:02Z

I have some ref. from Indiana Co. Pa. Historical Society:
Descendants of andrew & margaret (mckee) speedy
elizabeth 1791 186? M. john sheilds
william speedy no date mary getty 1818-1894
I have more if this sounds close

Bunk Speedy

KelliMiller — 2001-07-25 20:35:54Z

I am looking for Bunk Speedy in Indiana. Does anyone recognize this name?

Speedy's

egamemnar — 2001-07-01 02:52:35Z

I don't know if this is much help, but my great grandparents were speed's and they were from Minnesota, Hennipin Co. I could see what my mom knows....

Speedy

egamemnar — 2001-07-01 02:52:35Z

looking for info on John Frak Speedy 12/1985 to 9/1965

Re: Info Speedy

TinaMcGo — 2004-08-05 20:22:24Z

My gr grandma's maiden name was Speedy. They came from Eckerty, IN. I have a good deal of collected info on the Speedy family.
There are still quite a few descendants in the Southern IN area, my grandmother keeps in touch with several 'cousins.'
In fact, every June we all attend the "Speedy Cousins Reunion" at Patoka Lake.

I'll be glad to share what info I have, if you still need data.

Re: speedy ancestry

TinaMcGo — 2004-08-05 19:50:21Z

Looks like I've found a new "distant cousin." My great grandmother was Nancy Ethel (Speedy) Deich from Crawford Co., IN. I recognize the names Floyd and James -- there were several James Speedys in that family tree. I don't have my notes in front of me but I do believe Floyd was one of Great grandma's brothers and James and Ida Ellen (Wendell)were their parents.

Contact me if you'd like to compare notes.

Re: speedy,s in liverpool

dianne_malcolm — 2004-06-20 15:37:31Z

Woulld your William Speedy be the same Wiliam who married Annie Lyons (or Lines) and had a son Thomas?
Thomas was born in 1831

Re: speedy,s in liverpool

dianne_malcolm — 2004-06-20 15:32:50Z

Yes I am interested.My Great grandfather was Thomas Speedy from Wiltshies England .He was a convict and was sent to Western Australia. Any Information would be appreciated

SPEEDY, Sarah m. BEATTY, Hamilton

ckayter — 2001-09-09 04:34:57Z

From "Who's Who in Kern County, 1939" (pub by Wilson & Peterson, 1940)

BEATTY, Harry W. Parents, Hamilton and Sarah (SPEEDY) BEATTY. Born, Southern Minnesota, Jan. 20, 1870. Married, Minnie E. COULTER, May, 1888. Children: Gladys, Audrey, Clifton, Callie.

If this is a good connection based on other information you have, reply to this message and I will transcribe the remaining bio information. I am not related to this family and have no other information about them. I'm just making the most of a $2.00 buy on eBay... If this helps you, please "pay it forward" by helping another researcher.

Colleen Kayter

Re: Speedy's?

dunn7_1 — 2002-07-15 22:27:03Z

Hello .
I have a little info on the family name of Speedy that is my mothers madien name.
Her Father was a Hugh John Speedy who married Elizabeth Horton.Her great grandfather was William Speedy.Her Great Great Grandfather was James speedy all from Liverpool England.
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
Billy Griffiths

Re: speedy,s in liverpool

dunn7_1 — 2002-07-15 22:27:03Z

Hello Doug.
Re the name Speedy.
do have have any info on a James Speedy around 1846.

Re: speedy,s in liverpool

dunn7_1 — 2002-07-15 22:27:03Z

Hi Linda hope you and your family are well.
This is your aunt Dolly,s son Billy.your cousin.
Im trying to catch up on the family name when ever i can some spare time.So far i have managed to trace our great,great grandfather .His name was James Speedy who was a Black Smith. He married Elizabeth Smith.
The records i have showed that our great Grandfather who was William Speedy the son of James Speedy died in the workhouse in Liverpool on 19/2/1919.of senile melancholia aged 72 years. Keep in touch best wishes , Billy.

Hugh John SPEEDY 1888-1956, 9 ch. William SPEEDY 1846-1919, 8 ch. -- Liverpool ENG

dunn7_1 — 2002-07-15 22:27:03Z

i have a little bit of info on the name Speedy from Liverpool Enghland.
Hugh John Speedy Born 1888. Died 1956, Fathered 9 Children
William Speedy Born 1846. Died 1919, Fathered 8 Children
James Speedy Born ?

Re: Information on the Surname SPEEDY

tspeedy1 — 2002-12-09 04:27:32Z

I know from Malaysian history there was a Captian who put down a rebellion at what they called Larut war. He may have been related to my grand father Tristram Speedy of Auckland NZ. My grandfather was SurveyGeneral at British North Borneo. I too am trying to trace the Speedy ancestry.

Re: speedy,s in liverpool

dougspeedie — 2001-07-10 04:27:24Z

I have history of Speedy's in New Zealand and Australia, origin Perthshire Scotland.Anyone interested?

Re: Hugh John SPEEDY 1888-1956, 9 ch. William SPEEDY 1846-1919, 8 ch. -- Liverpool ENG

crmdmd1 — 2004-01-03 03:09:29Z

My great grandfather was James Alexander Speedy. He had 3 sons that I am sure of Willam Arthur, John, Harry Miles. His wife was Sarah Jane Kneedler. My father is the son of Harry Miles Speedy.