Southwell Genealogy and Southwell Family History Information

Some hopefully accurate facts

- In the UK the Southwells came to Ireland during the plantation of Ulster and Sir Thomas Southwell was awarded tracts of land in Downpatrick for loyal service to the Queen.

- Robert Southwell Poet and Martyr was one of the last Catholics executed in England for his faith.

- Southwells are also found in Limerick, Ireland where Viscount Southwell of Castle Mattress has resided for a number of generations