Celia History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Celias to arrive in North America:

Celia Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Juan De Celia, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1829 5
• Felipe De Celia, aged 25, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1829 5

• Olivia Celia McKoy (b. 1973), retired female javelin thrower from Jamaica
• Celia Jane Innes C.V.O., L.V.O. (b. 1948), British Lady in Waiting to The Princess Royal, was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order on 29th December 2018 6
• Ms. Celia Jane Knight M.B.E., British Neighbourhood Development Officer for Nottingham City Council, was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to the community in Nottingham 7
• Ms. Celia Anne Anthony M.B.E., British recipient of the Member of the Order of the British Empire on 29th December 2018 for services to British foreign policy 6
• Celia Handscombe, American actress, known for My Guardian Angel (2018) and Flowers in the Graveyard (2015)
• Celia McWee, American writer, known for A Wound That Never Heals (2015)
• Celia Imrie (b. 1952), English Screen Actors Guild Award nominated actress, known for her roles in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace (1999) and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004
• Celia Laighton Thaxter (1835-1894), American writer of poetry and stories, her house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986
• Celia Brayfield (b. 1945), English author, journalist and cultural commentator
• Celia Williams Dugger (b. 1958), American journalist, deputy science editor of The New York Times