The advertisement above and to the right was published in the Virginia Gazette, 11 January 1740 and signed by David O'Sheal. His description of the image appearing on his silver tumbler is similiar to the coat-of-arms for O'Siadail which is quite probably the parent coat-of-arms for David O'Sheal's branch of this ancient family.
To the left of the advertisment is The Flag of Ulster, Northern Ireland, containing the image of a dismembered man's hand. It is my belief David O'Sheal's family originated in Northern Ireland, and that he was a descendant of
King Niall of the Nine Hostages who died in battle 450 AD in France.
Research shows this family to have been one of the strongest Gaelic Irish in Ulster, Northern Ireland.
O'Siadail
"The arms described by David O'Sheal were very similar" to the following description. "Argent, a lion rampant, two dexter hands couped at the wrist, erect appaumee in chief and a mullet in base, all gules." The researcher stated the description is translated, "Silver, a lion rampant, two right hands cut at the wrist high pointing up on each side, a star on the bottom--all in red." (researched by J.V. Michael Motes, 2003, OSHEAL-CHUMLEY)
The hand on the Flag of Ulster is known as the red hand of Ulster. As of this date I've not found the meaning of the red hand, but my personal belief is that the color red symbolizes the blood spilled in battles.
In reference to the advertisement by David O'Sheal in 1740, he described the severed hand (of Ulster) holding by the hair the head of a man. This description is difficult to trace. Therefore, I will give my opinion after studying many possibilities.
I've come to believe it symbolizes David who killed Goliath. In about 1610, the artist, Caravaggio, completed his famous painting of David and Goliath. After seeing the painting, I became more convinced I am correct. Also, many say the painting itself not only shows the story of David and Goliath but also the conflict of good vs evil.
"The O'Shiels aka O'Sheal and other variations of the name were physicians to the MacMahons of Oriel, and to the MacCoghlans of Delvin, in the present King's County: and their hereditary estate, which is near the village of Ferbane, is still called Ballyshiel, ‘O'Shiel's town’. Colgan states that in his time—seventeenth century—the O'Shiels were widely spread through Ireland, and were celebrated for their skill in natural science and medicine. Only quite recently—in 1889—Dr.Shiel, an eminent physician of Ballyshannon, left by his will a large fortune to found a hospital for the poor in that town. So that even still the hereditary genius of the family continues to exercise its benign influence." Medicine and Medical Doctors (Author: Patrick Weston Joyce)
See also the following: The Book of the O'Shiels, 1657; Aphorisms of Hippocrates, de urinis, Materia Medica. Cf. supra, XLVI. (Located in The Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, Ireland.)
My ancestors John O'Sheal and Alice Apsley married 5 June 1688, St. Katherine's by the Tower, London, England. The known children born to them: John; David; John (1st John died in infancy); Barnard; Benjamin. Their son, David O'Sheal, my 6th great-grandfather, was born 23 January 1690, in London, England, and christened at St. Martin in the Fields Parish, Westminster, London, England. David O'Sheal left England and arrived at the Colony of Virginia in 1714. After establishing himself, he practiced law in the colonies of Virginia and North Carolina and owned properties in and near "The Great Dismal Swamp." David O'Sheal's plantation was "in Nansemond County, on the river of the same name, abt. five miles below the town of Suffolk in said county, Aug. 3, 1749." (Trent Family Bible Records, Virginia State Library)
David O'Sheal married shortly after arriving in the Virginia Colony. The name of his wife has never been found. It is my belief the given name of his wife was Maria Theresa.The children born to David O'Sheal and his wife:
John; David; Alice Apsley; Daniel; Ann; Maria Theresa; Their third son, Daniel, married Sarah Walker. The children born to Daniel O'Sheal and Sarah Walker were Elizabeth; Alice Apsley; John; Jethro; Jefferson; Teresa (Maria Theresa)
Their son, Jefferson, who was also referred to as Jeffrey or Jeff, was my 4th great-grandfather.
Jeff O'Shields aka O'Sheal and Mary (Polly) Chumley were the parents of my third great-grandfather.
William Chumley nee O'Shields aka O'Sheal. (Source: APPLICATION FOR THE ENROLLMENT IN THE CHEROKEE INDIAN NATION, GUION Miller, Case # 5328 and DNA report stated my brother's y-DNA matches six males whose male ancestors are O'Shields from Spartanburg, South Carolina)
"The arms described by David O'Sheal were very similar" to the following description. "Argent, a lion rampant, two dexter hands couped at the wrist, erect appaumee in chief and a mullet in base, all gules." The researcher stated the description is translated, "Silver, a lion rampant, two right hands cut at the wrist high pointing up on each side, a star on the bottom--all in red." (researched by J.V. Michael Motes, 2003, OSHEAL-CHUMLEY)
The hand on the Flag of Ulster is known as the red hand of Ulster. As of this date I've not found the meaning of the red hand, but my personal belief is that the color red symbolizes the blood spilled in battles.
In reference to the advertisement by David O'Sheal in 1740, he described the severed hand (of Ulster) holding by the hair the head of a man. This description is difficult to trace. Therefore, I will give my opinion after studying many possibilities.
I've come to believe it symbolizes David who killed Goliath. In about 1610, the artist, Caravaggio, completed his famous painting of David and Goliath. After seeing the painting, I became more convinced I am correct. Also, many say the painting itself not only shows the story of David and Goliath but also the conflict of good vs evil.
"The O'Shiels aka O'Sheal and other variations of the name were physicians to the MacMahons of Oriel, and to the MacCoghlans of Delvin, in the present King's County: and their hereditary estate, which is near the village of Ferbane, is still called Ballyshiel, ‘O'Shiel's town’. Colgan states that in his time—seventeenth century—the O'Shiels were widely spread through Ireland, and were celebrated for their skill in natural science and medicine. Only quite recently—in 1889—Dr.Shiel, an eminent physician of Ballyshannon, left by his will a large fortune to found a hospital for the poor in that town. So that even still the hereditary genius of the family continues to exercise its benign influence." Medicine and Medical Doctors (Author: Patrick Weston Joyce)
See also the following: The Book of the O'Shiels, 1657; Aphorisms of Hippocrates, de urinis, Materia Medica. Cf. supra, XLVI. (Located in The Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, Ireland.)
My ancestors John O'Sheal and Alice Apsley married 5 June 1688, St. Katherine's by the Tower, London, England. The known children born to them: John; David; John (1st John died in infancy); Barnard; Benjamin. Their son, David O'Sheal, my 6th great-grandfather, was born 23 January 1690, in London, England, and christened at St. Martin in the Fields Parish, Westminster, London, England. David O'Sheal left England and arrived at the Colony of Virginia in 1714. After establishing himself, he practiced law in the colonies of Virginia and North Carolina and owned properties in and near "The Great Dismal Swamp." David O'Sheal's plantation was "in Nansemond County, on the river of the same name, abt. five miles below the town of Suffolk in said county, Aug. 3, 1749." (Trent Family Bible Records, Virginia State Library)
David O'Sheal married shortly after arriving in the Virginia Colony. The name of his wife has never been found. It is my belief the given name of his wife was Maria Theresa.The children born to David O'Sheal and his wife:
John; David; Alice Apsley; Daniel; Ann; Maria Theresa; Their third son, Daniel, married Sarah Walker. The children born to Daniel O'Sheal and Sarah Walker were Elizabeth; Alice Apsley; John; Jethro; Jefferson; Teresa (Maria Theresa)
Their son, Jefferson, who was also referred to as Jeffrey or Jeff, was my 4th great-grandfather.
Jeff O'Shields aka O'Sheal and Mary (Polly) Chumley were the parents of my third great-grandfather.
William Chumley nee O'Shields aka O'Sheal. (Source: APPLICATION FOR THE ENROLLMENT IN THE CHEROKEE INDIAN NATION, GUION Miller, Case # 5328 and DNA report stated my brother's y-DNA matches six males whose male ancestors are O'Shields from Spartanburg, South Carolina)
