Hempstead History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Hempstead were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Hempstead Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Robert Hempstead who settled in New London Conn. in 1630
• Robert Hempstead, who arrived in New London, Connecticut in 1643 1
• William Hempstead, who landed in Maryland in 1663 1

Hempstead Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• John Hempstead, who arrived in New England in 1777

Hempstead Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Maria Hempstead, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 1

Hempstead Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Howard Maxwell Hempstead, who arrived in Alabama in 1920 1

Hempstead Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Jonathan Hempstead, English convict from Suffolk, who was transported aboard the "Arab" on February 22, 1834, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 2
• Mr. Joseph Hempstead, English convict who was convicted in Essex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Barossa" on 8th December 1839, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3

• Hessley James Hempstead II (1972-2021), American football offensive lineman in the National Football League who played for the Detroit Lions (1995–1998)
• Stephen P. Hempstead (1812-1883), American politician, Delegate to Iowa State Constitutional Convention from Dubuque, Delaware, Black Hawk and Fayette counties, 1844; Governor of Iowa, 1850-54
• Samuel H. Hempstead, American Democratic Party politician, Postmaster at Little Rock, Arkansas, 1838-39; U.S. Attorney for Arkansas, 1844-50
• Hiram A. Hempstead, American politician, First Selectman of Ledyard, Connecticut, 1888
• Hallem Hempstead, American politician, Member of Ohio State Senate from Washington and Gallia counties, 1805-07
• George R. Hempstead, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Groton, 1917-18; Defeated, 1918; Warden (borough president) of Groton, Connecticut, 1922-27
• G. Harold Hempstead, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Groton, 1934
• Edward Hempstead (1780-1817), American politician, Delegate to U.S. Congress from Missouri Territory, 1812-14. Was thrown from a horse, which resulted in his death six days later, at St. Louis, Missouri, August 10, 1817 (age 37 years, 68 days)
• D. K. Hempstead, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 6th District, 1912
• Christopher Hempstead, American politician, U.S. Consul in Belize City, 1847-63
• ... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)