The name McDermott is Irish in origin, but it has also been found extensively in Scotland - for more information check out McDermott under Name Meanings.

Current research identifies our line of the McDermotts as originating in Kilmacaran, Knockbride in Co Cavan, Ireland. The earliest known member of our McDermott line is Phillip McDermott. Phillip's son Patrick ends up in Dundee Angus in the mid 1800s before emigrating to Australia with his wife Bridget Kettle in 1853.

Biographies exist for the following McDermott family members:

• Phillip McDermott
  • Patrick McDermott 1821 - unknown
    • Patrick McDermott 1854 - 1929
      • Emily Louisa McDermott