Fairbrother History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Fairbrother family emigrate to North America:

Fairbrother Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Nath. Fairbrother, aged 21, who settled in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Speedwell"

Fairbrother Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Thomas Fairbrother, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1746

Fairbrother Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Henry Fairbrother, who settled in Baltimore in 1830
• Betsey Fairbrother, who settled in Baltimore in 1830
• Eliza Elvara Fairbrother, who arrived in New York in 1837

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fairbrother Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Edward Fairbrother, who settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia sometime between 1852 and 1871

Fairbrother Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mrs. Mary Fairbrother, (b. 1787), aged 39, Irish house servant who was convicted in Wicklow, Ireland for 14 years for uttering forged notes, transported aboard the "Brothers" on 3rd October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, listed as having 2 children 2
• Mr. Luke Fairbrother, (b. 1804), aged 27, English sawyer who was convicted in Chester, Cheshire, England for 14 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Exmouth" on 3rd March 1831, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1888 3

Fairbrother Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Richard Fairbrother, aged 23, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Oriental" in 1840
• Sophia Eliza Fairbrother, aged 22, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Oriental" in 1840
• Mr. Richard Fairbrother, (b. 1816), aged 23, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 4
• Mrs. Fairbrother, (b. 1817), aged 22, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 4
• Richard W. Fairbrother, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Ann Wilson" in 1857
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• David Howard Fairbrother, American associate professor of Chemistry at John Hopkins University, Baltimore
• O. R. Fairbrother, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Missouri State House of Representatives from Clark County, 1944 5
• James S. Fairbrother, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Queens County 2nd District, 1894-95 5
• Helen E. Fairbrother, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1960 5
• George Washington Fairbrother, American politician, Member of Nebraska territorial House of Representatives, 1866 5
• Bill Fairbrother, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Texas, 2012 5
• Ian Fairbrother (b. 1966), retired English football player and manager who played from 1984 to 1997
• Keith Fairbrother (b. 1944), English former Chairman and rugby union player of Coventry R.F.C., member of the England National Team (1969-1971)
• Barrie Edward Fairbrother (b. 1950), English footballer
• Nan Fairbrother (1913-1971), English writer and lecturer on landscape and land use
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