Chilson 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 Chilson or a variant listed above:

Chilson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Brown Chilson, who arrived in America sometime between 1760 and 1765

Chilson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Thomas Chilson, aged 33, who landed in America from London, in 1897

Chilson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Fannie Chilson, aged 67, who landed in America, in 1908
• Fay Louise Chilson, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States, in 1921
• Edward Norton Chilson, aged 43, who immigrated to America, in 1921
• L. Chilson, aged 19, who landed in America, in 1924
• Lewis Chilson, aged 19, who settled in America, in 1924

• Mitch Chilson (b. 1978), Singaporian-American mixed martial artist
• Olin Hatfield Chilson (1903-1991), United States federal judge from Pueblo, Colorado
• Robert Chilson (b. 1945), American science fiction author from Ringwood, Oklahoma
• Llewellyn Morris Chilson (1920-1981), United States Army Master Sergeant, the "second most decorated" American combat soldier of World War II
• Ted Chilson, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1964 ^[2]
• Robert W. Chilson, American politician, Mayor of Lompoc, California, 1950-52 ^[2]