Basham 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 Basham or a variant listed above:

Basham Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Andrew Basham, who landed in Virginia in 1639 2
• Ann Basham, who arrived in Virginia in 1651 2
• Ann Basham journeyed to Virginia in 1651

Basham Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• John Wallis Basham, aged 46, who immigrated to Maynard, Iowa, in 1908
• John Basham, aged 41, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
• Sophie Basham, aged 23, who immigrated to America from Bermuda, in 1915
• Arthur Bradley Basham, aged 63, who immigrated to the United States from Wittersham, England, in 1917
• Oscar Basham, aged 25, who landed in America from London, England, in 1917
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Basham Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

• Chas. F. T. Basham, aged 19, who settled in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, in 1914
• Irene Basham, aged 23, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1922
• Charles Basham, aged 27, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1922

• Darrell Basham (b. 1949), American stock car driver and team owner
• William Ralph Basham Jr. (b. 1943), American politician, Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security (2006-2009)
• Daniel R. "Danny" Holle Basham (b. 1977), American professional wrestler, half of the duo The Basham Brothers, brother of Doug Basham Jr
• Lyle Douglas "Doug" Basham Jr. (b. 1971), American professional wrestler, half of the duo The Basham Brothers, brother of Daniel R. "Danny" Holle
• Raymond E. Basham (b. 1945), American politician, Member of the Wayne County Commission (2011-)
• William Richard Basham M.D. (1804-1877), English physician from Diss, Norfolk 3
• Michael "Mike" Basham (b. 1973), English former footballer
• Steven Brian Basham (b. 1977), English association footballer
• Christopher Paul "Chris" Basham (b. 1988), English footballer
• John Michael "Johnny" Basham (1890-1947), Welsh boxer, British and European champion at both welter and middleweight
• ... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

HMS Hood

• Mr. Howard Basham (b. 1916), English Ordinary Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Greenwich, London, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 4

• Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist
• Family Crests: Timeline
• Family Crests: Elements
• Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate
• Anglo-Saxon
• England
• Spelling variations
• Family seat
• Hundred
• Welsh

• Jerry Basham and Ellen Higgs: Their Descendants, Ancestors and Related Families by Omeegene Powers Powell.