Westbrook 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 Westbrooks to arrive on North American shores:

Westbrook Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• John Westbrook who settled in West New Jersey in 1664
• John Westbrook, who landed in Portsmouth, NH in 1665 4

Westbrook Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• William Westbrook, who landed in America in 1772

Westbrook Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• William T. Westbrook, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1859
• Henry Westbrook, who arrived in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1860 4
• Charles Westbrook, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
• Amy Westbrook, aged 7, who immigrated to America from England, in 1894

Westbrook Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• David Westbrook, aged 35, who settled in America, in 1906
• Charles Westbrook, aged 17, who landed in America, in 1922
• Charles Westbrook, aged 24, who landed in America from Southampton, in 1923

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Westbrook Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Samuel Westbrook, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749
• Mr. Anthony Westbrook U.E. (b. 1738) born in Machackemack, Orange County, New York, USA who settled in Ancaster Township, Wentworth County [Ancaster], Ontario c. 1784 he served in Brant's Volunteers, married to Sarah Dekker (Decker) having 6 children, he died c. 1793 5

Westbrook Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. James Westbrook, (b. 1789), aged 24, English butcher who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life for breaking and entering, transported aboard the "Earl Spencer" in May 1813, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1859 6
• James Westbrook, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Statesman" in 1850 7
• Ann Westbrook, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Carleton" in 1851 8
• Jane Westbrook, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Carleton" in 1851 8

• First Lieutenant Shelby F. Westbrook (1922-2016), American Tuskegee Airman active during World War II, awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with five Clusters 9
• Don Westbrook (b. 1952), American former NFL wide receiver for the New England Patriots
• John Westbrook (1789-1852), American Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania (1841-1843)
• Russell Westbrook (b. 1988), American NBA basketball player
• Michael Westbrook (b. 1972), American former NFL football player
• Lawrence Westbrook (b. 1988), American college basketball player
• Jacob Cauthen "Jake" Westbrook (b. 1977), American Major League Baseball player
• Byron Westbrook (b. 1984), American NFL football player
• Brian Westbrook (b. 1979), American NFL football player
• Robert B. Westbrook, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Army Air Forces, during World War II, credited with 20 aerial victories
• ... (Another 29 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

• The Westbrook Family of New York by William Edward Westbrooke.
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• Davis, Westbrook, Hill, Smith, Echols, and Cave Families Miscellany by Carl Forrest Greenway.