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Lowry Family History
Lowry Genealogy & Family TreeLowry is a Scottish name from Dumfriesshire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic Labhradha which means "spokesman" and referred to the chief or leader of a clan. The earliest known ancestor--Robert Lowri--was recorded in 1332. Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Repullulat which means "It buds afresh."
Other spellings include "Lowery," "Lowrie," "Lawry," "Lawrie," "Laurie," "Larrie," "Larry," "Laurie," and "Laury." Notable people with the surname include American writer Lois Lowry (The Giver, Number the Stars), American basketball player Kyle Lowry (Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors), and American baseball player Noah Lowry (San Francisco Giants). The first Lowry to come to America was William Lowry in Virginia in 1696.
Lowry Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Julia Ann Lowry -- --, 1848 September 5, 1927
- John S. Lowry -- --, 1847 March 22, 1847 Indiana
- Ellis Lowry -- --, 1860 August 18, 1944
- John Lowry -- --, 1749 October 0, 1792 Virginia
- Wayne Franklin Lowry -- --, 1921 February 15, 1982 Oklahoma
Lowry Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Lowry -- --, 1650 May 23, 1724 Virginia
- Rebecca Lowry -- --, 1804 December 0, 1894
- Sally Jane Lowry -- --, 1848 January 3, 1938 North Carolina
- Sarah K. Lowry -- --, 1865 December 0, 1866 Indiana
- Eldon Don Leon Lowry -- --, 1921 June 16, 1987 Alberta
