Seldon 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 Seldon or a variant listed above:

Seldon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Mary Seldon, aged 35, who arrived in America from Worcester, England, in 1892
• Thomas Seldon, aged 47, who arrived in America from London, England, in 1892

Seldon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• William Seldon, aged 44, who arrived in America from Bideford, England, in 1903
• William G. Seldon, aged 42, who arrived in America from Cornwall, England, in 1903
• Mr. William G. Seldon, (b. 1856), aged 47, Cornish manager travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 14th June 1903 en route to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 6
• Miss Ethel Maud Seldon, (b. 1881), aged 24, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Virginia, USA 6
• Katherine B. Seldon, who arrived in America from Melbourne, Australia, in 1906
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Seldon Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Mr. William Seldon, (b. 1834), aged 21, English stonemason, from Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, he survived the sinking 7

Seldon Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

• Walter Seldon, aged 50, who arrived in Toronto, Canada, in 1910
• Ella D Seldon, aged 29, who arrived in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, in 1911
• F Fred Seldon, aged 39, who arrived in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, in 1911
• Shirley I Seldon, aged 11, who arrived in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, in 1911

Seldon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• John Seldon, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Albion" on May 29, 1828, settling in New South Wales, Australia 8

• Bruce Samuel Seldon (1967-1995), American retired heavyweight boxer, one-time World Heavyweight Champion in 1995
• Arthur Seldon CBE (1916-2005), English co-founder and co-president of the Institute of Economic Affairs
• Myma Seldon (b. 1979), British television and radio presenter and voiceover artist
• Sir Anthony Francis Seldon PhD, FRSA, PGCE MBA, FRHistS (b. 1953), British schoolmaster and a contemporary historian, commentator and political author
• Robert Seldon Duncanson (1821-1872), American painter, descended from freed Virginia slaves
• J. Seldon Brandt, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 36th District, 1926 9
• Roscoe Seldon Suddarth (b. 1935), American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, 1987 10
• Ora Seldon Spillman, American politician, Delegate to Nebraska State Constitutional Convention, 1919-20; Nebraska State Attorney General, 1923-29 11
• Seldon D. Snedecker, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for New York State Assembly from Cattaraugus County, 1910 12
• Seldon J. Finney, American politician, Member of California State Assembly 8th District, 1869-71 13