Stainer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Stainers to arrive on North American shores:

Stainer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Margtt Stainer, who arrived in Virginia in 1666 1

Stainer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Edward Stainer, who landed in New York, NY in 1836 1

Stainer Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. Charles Stainer, English convict who was convicted in Dorset, England for life, transported aboard the "David Clarke" on 3rd June 1841, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2
• Mr. Henry Stainer, (Barlow, John), English convict who was convicted in Worcestershire, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "David Clarke" on 3rd June 1841, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2

• Sir John Stainer (1840-1901), English composer and organist
• Pauline Stainer (b. 1941), acclaimed English poet