Hayley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Ireland experienced a dramatic decrease in its population during the late 19th century. This was in a great measure, a response to England's imperialistic policies. Hunger and disease took the lives of many Irish people and many more chose to leave their homeland to escape such hunger and disease. North America with its promise of work, freedom, and land was an extremely popular destination for Irish families. For those families that survived the journey, all three of these things were were often attained through much hard work and perseverance. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Hayley:

Hayley Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Jerome Hayley, who landed in Maryland in 1637 2

Hayley Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Daniel Hayley, who arrived in Virginia in 1714 2

Hayley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Edward Hayley, aged 18, who landed in America in 1822 2
• Ellen Hayley, aged 21, who arrived in New York in 1849 2
• Timothy Hayley, aged 22, who arrived in New York, NY in 1854 2

Hayley Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Michael Hayley, aged 21, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Bucephalus"
• Ann Hayley, aged 40, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Utopia"
• Catherine Hayley, aged 12, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Utopia"
• Mr. Abraham Hayley, (b. 1855), aged 22, Cornish farm labourer travelling aboard the ship "St. Lawrence" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 8th June 1877 3
• Mrs. Amelia Hayley, (b. 1857), aged 20, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "St. Lawrence" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 8th June 1877 3
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• Robert Hayley (d. 1770), Irish painter who studied at Dublin under Robert West, chiefly noted for a peculiar method of drawing in black and white chalk 4
• Thomas Alphonso Hayley (1780-1800), English sculptor, born 5 Oct. 1780, natural son of William Hayley the poet 4
• William Hayley (1745-1820), English poet, second son of Thomas Hayley and Mary Yates, born at Chichester on 29 Oct. 1745 4
• Dawn Hayley Foster (1986-2021), British journalist, broadcaster, and author, staff writer for Jacobin magazine
• Mrs. Melissa Hayley Mead M.B.E., British National Projects Coordinator for UK Sepsis Trust, was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 29th December 2018 for services to Raising Awareness of Sepsis 5
• Richard Hayley Lever (1875-1958), Australian-born, American painter, etcher, lecturer and art teacher
• Hayley Pomfrett, British classical violinist, known for her work with Wired Strings
• Hayley McFarland (b. 1991), American actress, best known for portraying Emily Lightman in the Fox crime drama series Lie to Me
• Hayley Emma Raso (b. 1994), Australian soccer player, who plays as a winger for Manchester City in the in the FA Women's Super League and the Australian national team
• Hayley Tullett (b. 1973), née Parry, a Welsh bronze medalist in the 1500m final at the 2003 World Championships and competitor for Great Britain in two Olympic Games (2000 and 2004)