Harken 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 Harken or a variant listed above:

Harken Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Edmund Harken, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1746 1

Harken Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• John Harken, aged 26, who landed in New York, NY in 1803 1
• Meta Harken, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 1

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Harken Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• George Harken, who arrived in Prince Edward Island, Canada in 1820
• Henry Harken, aged 30, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Bartley" in 1833
• Charles Harken, aged 21, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Bartley" in 1833

Harken Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Elizabeth Harken, aged 19, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Prince Regent" 2
• Elizabeth Harken, aged 19, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Prince Regent" in 1851 2
• Anne Harken, aged 20, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1859 aboard the ship "Clara"
• Margaret Harken, aged 18, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1859 aboard the ship "Clara"