Spriggs 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 Spriggs or a variant listed above:

Spriggs Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Mary Spriggs, who landed in Virginia in 1724 7

Spriggs Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• John Spriggs, who arrived in New York in 1834 7

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Spriggs Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Ms. Ann Spriggs U.E. who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on December 13, 1783 was passenger number 502 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on November 14, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 8

Spriggs Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. John Spriggs, (b. 1817), aged 17, English convict who was convicted in Somerset, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Bengal Merchant" on 27th September 1834, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 9
• Mr. George Spriggs, English convict who was convicted in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Charles Kerr" on 6th June 1837, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 10
• Mr. William Spriggs, English convict who was convicted in Birmingham, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "China" on 176th January 1846, arriving in Norfolk Island, Australia 11
• William Spriggs, aged 21, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Trafalgar" 12
• William Spriggs, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Trafalgar" in 1849 12

Spriggs Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Mr. James Spriggs, (b. 1823), aged 36, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Mary Anne" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 4th August 1859 13
• Mrs. Elizabeth Spriggs, (b. 1834), aged 25, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Mary Anne" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 4th August 1859 13

• William Edward Spriggs (1955-2023), American economist who worked as chair of the Howard University Department of Economics from 2005 to 2009 and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Policy from 2009 to 2012
• Marcus Spriggs (b. 1974), former NFL offensive lineman
• Larry Spriggs (b. 1959), American former professional basketball player
• John T. Spriggs (1825-1888), U.S. Representative from New York
• George Spriggs (b. 1937), American former professional baseball player
• John J. Spriggs, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wyoming, 1916 14
• John J. Spriggs, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 5th District, 1907 14
• John Spriggs Jr., American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wyoming, 1952 14
• Edgar M. Spriggs, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Montana 2nd District, 1944, 1946 14
• Clarence Z. Spriggs, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 5th District, 1911; Prohibition Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York, 1916 14
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