Horwood 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 Horwood or a variant listed above:

Horwood Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• James Horwood, aged 30, who arrived in New England aboard the ship "The Christian" in 1634 2
• John Horwood, who arrived in Maryland in 1635 2
• Anne Horwood, who settled in Virginia in 1654 along with Elizabeth, Sarah and William
• James Horwood, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1697 2

Horwood Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Nathaniel Horwood, who arrived in New York in 1726 2

Horwood Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Alice, Elizabeth and George Horwood, who settled in New York in 1830
• Henry Horwood, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1832 2

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Horwood Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mr. William Horwood U.E. who arrived at Port Roseway [Shelburne], Nova Scotia on December 13, 1783 was passenger number 389 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on November 14, 1783 at East River, New York 3

Horwood Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Joseph Horwood, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Baboo" in 1848 4
• Joel Horwood, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Baboo" in 1848 4
• Ann Horwood, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Baboo" in 1848 4
• Jemima Horwood, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Baboo" in 1848 4
• Mr. Thomas Horwood, (b. 1827), aged 21, English convict who was convicted in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England for 7 years for larceny, transported aboard the "Bangalore" on 1st January 1850, arriving in Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia, he died in 1850 when he was murdered 5
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• Sir William Thomas Francis Horwood (1868-1943), English Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, head of London's Metropolitan Police, from 1920 to 1928
• Harold Andrew Horwood (1923-2006), Canadian Author, Politician, and co-founder of the Writers' Union of Canada, for which he served three terms as Vice Chair and one, from 1980-81, as Chair
• Michael Horwood (b. 1947), Canadian composer and Professor of Music and Humanities at Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology for over 30 years
• Lieutenant Alec George Horwood (1914-1944), British soldier awarded the Victoria Cross during WWII 6