Helman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Helman or a variant listed above:

Helman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Stephen Helman, who was a Bonded passenger to America in 1685

Helman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Adam Helman, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
• Eliza Catherine Helman, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1771 2

Helman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• John Helman, who was naturalized in South Carolina in 1824
• Christian J Helman, who landed in Mississippi in 1854 2

Helman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Mr. Charles Helman, (b. 1884), aged 18, English blacksmith from Dartmouth, Devon, England, UK travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 14th January 1900 en route to Cleveland, Ohio, USA 3

Helman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Miss Mary Anne Helman, (b. 1864), aged 6 months, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Indian Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd July 1865 4
• Mrs. Ann Helman, (b. 1833), aged 32, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Indian Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd July 1865 4
• Mr. John Helman, (b. 1858), aged 7, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Indian Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd July 1865 4
• Mr. Alexander Helman, (b. 1860), aged 5, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Indian Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd July 1865 4
• Mr. James Helman, (b. 1862), aged 3, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Indian Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd July 1865 4

• Nathaniel T. Helman (b. 1905), American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York State Senate, 1950-60 (26th District 1950-54, 28th District 1955-60);
• Henry Helman Jr., American politician, Mayor of Alma, Michigan, 1973-81
• Clyde Helman, American politician, Mayor of Girard, Ohio, 1951
• Terry N. Helman, U.S. Navy, American radioman at McMurdo Station, 1967, eponym of the Helman Glacier, Antarctica
• Nathaniel T. Helman (1905-1993), American lawyer and politician, member of the New York State Senate (1950-1954) and (1955-1960)
• Abel D. Helman (1824-1910), American pioneer of Ashland, Oregon; born in Wayne, Ashland County, Ohio, he sailed for California via Aspinwall (Panama) arriving in San Francisco in 1850 and a year later drove a mule team to the Willamette Valley of Oregon, arriving in Salem
• Rick Helman, American photographer
• Paul Helman Ph.D., American Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of New Mexico
• Joanne Helman, English artist
• Zofia Helman (b. 1937), Polish musicologist and an honorary member of the Polish Composers' Union
• ... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)