Richard Huskard (fl. 1278?–1333) was an Anglo-Irish settler. He was an ancestor of the family of Skerrett, who later became one of The Tribes of Galway. Later bearers of the name included John Skerrett (Mayor) (fl.1491-1492) and John Skerrett (Augustinian) (c.1620-c.1688). An earlier Richard Huskard held land near Galway in 1278.
Huskard was the original form of the surname Skerrett. The original form was huscarl, a compound word of two distinct words in Old English, hus (house) and churl (a peasant. Presumptive descendants include
- John Skerrett (Mayor), 7th Mayor of Galway, 1491–1492.
- James Skerrett, fl. 1513–1532, Mayor of Galway.
- John Skerrett (Augustinian), Irish Preacher and Missionary, c.1620-c.1688.
See also
References
- Henry, William (2002). Role of Honour: The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001. Galway: Galway City Council. OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYW
- Martyn, Adrian (2016). The Tribes of Galway: 1124-1642
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