Vinicombe 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 Vinicombe or a variant listed above:

Vinicombe Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mrs. Jean Vinicombe rented a meadow near Maggoty Cove, Newfoundland, in 1796 1

Vinicombe Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• William Vinicombe, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Orleana" in 1840 2
• Elizabeth A. Vinicombe, aged 32, a cook, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Calabar" 3
• Henry Vinicombe, aged 18, British settler who arrived in Adelaide, South Australia aboard the "Hesperus" in 1883

• Charles Vinicombe Penrose KCB KCMG (1759-1830), British Royal Navy officer, Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet