Libby 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 Libbys to arrive in North America:

Libby Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• John Libby, who landed in Maine in 1630
• John Libby, who landed in Maine in 1630-1635 2

Libby Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• William L and Miss A Libby, who arrived in San Francisco in 1851
• P Libby, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 2
• Mr. John Libby, (b. 1826), aged 25, Cornish settler departing from Penzance aboard the ship "Marquis of Chandos" arriving in the United States on 7 June 1851 3
• Mr. Josiah Libby, (b. 1836), aged 15, Cornish settler departing from Penzance aboard the ship "Marquis of Chandos" arriving in the United States on 7 June 1851 3
• Mrs. Theresa Libby, (b. 1825), aged 26, Cornish settler departing from Penzance aboard the ship "Mecca" arriving in the United States on 31 July 1851 3
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Libby Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Albert Thomas Libby, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from England, in 1903
• Mr. Albert Thomas Libby, (b. 1880), aged 23, English miner travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 9th May 1903 en route to Hancock, Michigan, USA 4
• Augustus Frost Libby, who landed in America, in 1905
• Florence Anne Libby, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States from Camborne, England, in 1908
• Harry Libby, aged 22, who landed in America from Dublin, Ireland, in 1908
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Libby Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mr. Jacob Libby U.E. born in Epsom, New Hampshire, USA who settled in Schoodic Falls, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 member of the 74th Regiment 5

Libby Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. John Libby, (b. 1835), aged 20, Cornish carpenter, from St. Austell, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Waconsta" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 2nd January 1855 6
• Mr. William Libby, (b. 1869), aged 22, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Jelunga" arriving in Queensland, Australia on 29th March 1891 7

Libby Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Mr. William Libby, (b. 1853), aged 25, Cornish farm labourer departing on 8th August 1878 aboard the ship "Edwin Fox" going to Marlborough, New Zealand arriving in port in November 1878 8

• Paul Andrews Libby (1921-2021), American professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California, a specialist in the field of combustion and aerospace engineering
• Susan Libby, American businesswoman and founder of Libby Laboratories, Inc., Berkeley, California
• Nathan "Nate" L. Libby, American politician, Member of the Maine Senate (2014-2016)
• Charles Freeman Libby (1844-1915), American politician and lawyer, President of the Maine Senate from 1891 to 1892, President of the American Bar Association
• Aaron F. Libby (b. 1983), American politician, Member of the Maine House of Representatives (2010-2014)
• George Dalton Libby (1919-1950), United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 20, 1950
• Arthur and Charles Libby, American co-founders of Libby's, an American food company known for its canned food in 1869
• Stephen "Steve" Augustus Libby (1853-1935), American Major League Baseball player
• Jeff Libby (b. 1974), American former professional NHL ice hockey defenseman
• Frederick Libby (1892-1970), the first American ace of World War I, recipient of the Military Cross
• ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)