Book Plate

The De Fays are of Norman origin. The book plate has the family motto of "Toujours Fidele" the arms are a shield with dragon's head and other symbols. (See image). There were a number of Patrick MacCabe Fays. This book plate iis likely to have been that of the one who was awarded the chevalier of the legion of honour. Thomas Fay of Faybrook, Co. Cavan, bom 1794, and who d.1880, married Mary Herbert, only danghter of Patrick MacCabe, Esq., of Ballybay, and by her had four sons 1. Patrick MacCabe Fay, Chevalier of the Legion of Honour ;2. Thomas-Francis, of Trim; 3. James-Henry Fay, J.P., of Fay- brook, High-Sheriff for Co. Cavan in 1881; 4. Charles Joseph Fay, who was M.P. for the County Cavan; all living in 1887. Also three daughters 1. Marianne-Frances, wife of Philip Smith, J., Artina,co. Cavan, and Colmanstown House, county Gal way; 2. Eleanore Gertrude (died in 1875), wife of John MacCarrick, Esq., of Cloonbany House, county Sligo ; 3. Margaretta S. Clare, widow of Francis O'Far-rell, Esq., of Dublin.…