Arnott History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Arnott, or a variant listed above:

Arnott Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• David Arnott, aged 20, who settled in Virginia in 1716
• Philip Arnott, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1749 3
• David Arnott, aged 20, who arrived in Georgia in 1775 3
• John Arnott, who landed in America in 1795 3
• John Arnott, who settled in Virginia in 1795

Arnott Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Aleses Arnott, who arrived in Arkansas in 1885 3
• Alexander Arnott, who landed in Arkansas in 1885 3

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Arnott Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• James Arnott, who settled in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1812 4
• Archibald Arnott, who settled in Bona Vista, Newfoundland in 1821 4

Arnott Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. Thomas Arnott, (b. 1781), aged 22, English wood turner who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years for larceny, transported aboard the "Calcutta" in February 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1847 5
• Mr. Thomas Arnott, English convict who was convicted in Salford, Greater Manchester, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Emerald Isle" on 28th June 1843, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 6

Arnott Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Mr. William Arnott, Australian settler travelling from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia aboard the ship "Bee" arriving in New Zealand in 1832 7
• Miss Sarah Arnott, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Joseph Fletcher" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 17th October 1855 7
• Mr. David Arnott, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Robert Henderson" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 3rd September 1860 8
• Mr. Robert Arnott, (b. 1821), aged 40, Irish farm labourer, from Armagh travelling from London aboard the ship "Sebastopol" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 14th December 1861 8
• Mr. Thomas Arnott, (b. 1841), aged 20, Irish farm labourer, from Armagh travelling from London aboard the ship "Sebastopol" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 14th December 1861 8
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• Robert D. Arnott (b. 1954), American entrepreneur, investor, editor, and writer
• Alexander Arnott, American Republican politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Manchester 9
• Kevin Arnott (b. 1898), English footballer
• John Arnott (b. 1932), English former professional footballer
• Andy Arnott (b. 1973), English former professional footballer
• Mr. Douglas Robert Arnott B.E.M. (b. 1975), British owner of EDMF language Services as well as running the Robert Burns International Foundation, was appointed Medallist of the British Empire Medal 29th December 2018 for services to charity and to UK and Hungary relations 10
• Neil Arnott (1788-1874), Scottish physician and natural philosopher, born at Arbroath 11
• George Arnott Walker Arnott (1799-1868), Scottish botanist, born at Edinburgh, 6 Feb. 1799 11
• Halse Rogers Arnott (1879-1961), Australian medical practitioner, company director and chairman of Arnott's
• Peter R. Arnott (b. 1932), musician, composer, theatre director
• ... (Another 17 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)