Henning History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Henning family emigrate to North America:

Henning Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• William Henning who settled in Virginia in 1654
• Richard Henning, who landed in Maryland in 1673 3

Henning Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Thomas Henning, who settled in Maryland in 1731
• Hans Michel Henning, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1731 3
• Thomas Henning, who arrived in Maryland in 1740 3
• Hieronimus Henning, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1743 3
• Paul Henning, who arrived in New York city in 1750
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Henning Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Hugh Henning, who landed in New York in 1801 3
• Hugh Henning, who arrived in New York city in 1801
• Fredk Henning, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1805 3
• Matthew Henning, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1806 3
• Michael Henning, aged 26, who arrived in America in 1821 3
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Henning Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Barbara Henning, who arrived in Prince Edward Island in 1774

Henning Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Christian Henning, a Hessian mercenary who settled in Newfoundland after fighting in the American Revolution
• William Henning, who landed in Victoria, British Columbia in 1862

Henning Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Miss Barbara Henning, English Convict who was convicted in Liverpool, Lancashire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Atwick" on 28 September 1837, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4
• Miss Rebecca Henning, English convict who was convicted in Birmingham, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Emma Eugenia" on 22nd January 1846, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 5

• Brigadier-General Frank Andrew Jr. Henning (1896-1983), American Deputy Commanding General XVIII Airborne Corps (1954) 6
• Paul Henning (1911-2005), American Academy Award and three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominated television producer and writer best known for The Beverly Hillbillies
• Megan Henning (b. 1978), American actress
• Anne Henning (b. 1955), American Olympic speed skater
• Edward Julius Henning (b. 1868), American politician, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1910-11 7
• David A. Henning, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Delegate to Michigan State Constitutional Convention from Macomb County 2nd District, 1961 7
• D. W. Henning, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1884 7
• Clarence A. Henning, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 5th District, 1923 7
• Carol L. Henning, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972 7
• Arthur L. Henning, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Wisconsin Democratic State Central Committee, 1944-54; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1948, 1952 7
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