Seabrook 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 Seabrook or a variant listed above:

Seabrook Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Sarah Seabrook, aged 32, who landed in America in 1821 4
• A.J. Seabrook, aged 24, who settled in America from London, in 1893

Seabrook Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Ava Gould Seabrook, aged 35, who immigrated to America, in 1907
• Dorothy Seabrook, aged 29, who settled in America from London, England, in 1907
• Edna May Seabrook, aged 3, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
• Flora Mary Seabrook, aged 36, who immigrated to America from Chelmsford, England, in 1909
• Esther M. Seabrook, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States, in 1910
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Seabrook Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

• Fedelia Seabrook, aged 26, who immigrated to Vancouver B.C., Canada, in 1910
• Francis H. Seabrook, aged 34, who immigrated to Vancouver B.C., Canada, in 1910
• Elisabeth Seabrook, aged 38, who immigrated to Toronto, Canada, in 1919

Seabrook Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. John Seabrook, British Convict who was convicted in Maidstone, Kent, England for life for larceny, transported aboard the "Earl Spencer" in May 1813, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1842 5
• Henry William Seabrook, a carpenter, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) sometime between 1825 and 1832
• Joseph Seabrook, aged 33, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Taymouth Castle" 6
• Elizabeth Seabrook (aged 30), a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Aurora"

Seabrook Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Mr. John Seabrook, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Kenilworth" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 2nd May 1857 7
• Mrs. Seabrook, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Kenilworth" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 2nd May 1857 7
• Miss Anne Seabrook, (b. 1836), aged 30, British domestic servant travelling from Gravesend, UK aboard the ship "Bombay" arriving in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand on 18th August 1866 7

• Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook (1793-1855), American politician, 63rd Governor of South Carolina (1848 to 1850)
• Gay Seabrook (1901-1970), American film, and Broadway actress
• Andrea Seabrook (b. 1974), American radio reporter for National Public Radio (NPR)
• Jordan Seabrook (b. 1987), American soccer player
• Peter John Seabrook MBE (1935-2022), British gardening writer and television broadcaster, known for his work on Gardeners' World and his gardening column in The Sun newspaper for over 40 years
• Alfred Charles Seabrook (1867-1939), Australian politician
• Keith Seabrook (b. 1988), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey player
• Brent Seabrook (b. 1985), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey defenceman