Grimshaw 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 Grimshaw or a variant listed above:

Grimshaw Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• William Grimshaw who was farming in Virginia in 1656
• Eliza Grimshaw, who landed in Virginia in 1696 4

Grimshaw Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• John Grimshaw, who arrived in Georgia in 1737 4
• Judith Grimshaw, who landed in Georgia in 1737 4

Grimshaw Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Samuel Grimshaw, who arrived in America in 1805 4
• Isaac Grimshaw, aged 40, who landed in New York in 1812 4
• Joseph Grimshaw, aged 49, who arrived in New York in 1812 4
• George Grimshaw, who arrived in Mississippi in 1829 4

Grimshaw Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Ann Grimshaw, English convict from Lancaster, who was transported aboard the "Angelina" on April 25, 1844, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 5
• Mr. William Grimshaw, English convict who was convicted in Liverpool, Merseyside, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "China" on 80th January 1846, arriving in Norfolk Island, Australia 6
• James Grimshaw, aged 23, a miner, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Nabob"

• William A. Grimshaw, American Republican politician, Delegate to Illinois State Constitutional Convention from Pike County, 1847; Presidential Elector for Illinois, 1880 7
• Jacky Grimshaw, American Democratic Party politician, Member, Credentials Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008 7
• Dan Grimshaw, American Republican politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives 84th District, 2012 7
• Arthur H. Grimshaw, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Wilmington, Delaware, 1861-66 7
• Myron Frederick "Moose" Grimshaw (1875-1936), American Major League Baseball right fielder who played for the Boston Americans from 1905 to 1907
• Aiden Samuel Grimshaw (b. 1991), English singer-songwriter and actor
• William "Billy" Grimshaw (1892-1968), English footballer
• Lieutenant-Colonel John Elisha Grimshaw VC (1893-1980), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
• Sir Nicholas Grimshaw CBE (b. 1939), prominent English architect, founder of Grimshaw Architects
• Tracy Jane Grimshaw (b. 1960), Australian journalist and television presenter, former Today on Saturday Host (1992–1996)
• ... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

HMS Prince of Wales

• Mr. Samuel Grimshaw (b. 1907), English Able Seaman & Gunner from England, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 8

RMS Lusitania

• Mr. Arthur Grimshaw, American 2nd Class passenger from Brooklyn, New York, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking 9

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