Dibble History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Many Scots left their country to travel to the North American colonies in search of the freedom they could not find at home. Of those who survived the difficult voyage, many found the freedom they so desired. There they could choose their own beliefs and allegiances. Some became United Empire Loyalists and others fought in the American War of Independence. The Clan societies and highland games that have sprung up in the last century have allowed many of these disparate Scots to recover their collective national identity. A search of immigration and passenger ship lists revealed many early settlers bearing the Dibble name:

Dibble Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Francis Dibble who settled in Massachusetts in 1635
• Thomas Dibble, who settled in Massachusetts in 1635
• Thomas Dibble, who landed in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 1637 [2]
• Abraham Dibble, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1648 [2]
• Nathanial Dibble, who settled in Virginia in 1654

Dibble Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Abenezer Dibble, who landed in America in 1748 [2]

Dibble Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• L D Dibble, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1850 [2]
• Mrs. S M Dibble, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1855 [2]

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dibble Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mr. Asa Dibble U.E. (b. 1761) born in Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA from New Milford, Connecticut, USA who settled in Oxford County, Upper Canada, Ontario c. 1783 he served in the King's Rangers he died in 1828 on a trip to New York, married to Lois Babbitt they had 8 children [3]
• Rev. Frederick Dibble U.E. born in Stamford, Connecticut, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 [3]
• Mr. Walter Dibble U.E. (b. 1764) born in Stamford, Connecticut, USA who settled in Sussex, New Brunswickc. 1783 he died in 1817, listed as a passenger on the Union Transport from New York [3]
• Mr. Jonathan Dibble U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1784 [3]

Dibble Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Miss Mary Dibble who was convicted in Bristol, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Emma Eugenia" on 25th October 1850, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) [4]
• William Dibble, aged 44, a miner, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Taymouth Castle" [5]
• Betsy Dibble, aged 22, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Taymouth Castle" [5]
• Harriet Dibble, aged 21, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Hooghly" [6]

• Dorne Allen Dibble (1929-2018), American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions (1951, 1953–1957)
• Sheldon Dibble (1809-1845), American missionary to Hawaii
• Samuel Dibble (1837-1913), U.S. Representative from South Carolina
• Harold L. Dibble (b. 1951), American Paleolithic archaeologist, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania
• Charles E. Dibble (1909-2002), American anthropologist and linguist
• Isaac H. Dibble, American politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Torrington, 1824-25 [7]
• Fred B. Dibble, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, 1922, 1924 [7]
• David Dibble Jr., American politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Killingworth, 1832-33 [7]
• D. Scott Dibble, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Minnesota State House of Representatives District 60-B, 2001-; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2004 [7]
• Clark B. Dibble, American Democratic Party politician, Mayor of Flint, Michigan, 1901-02; Candidate for Michigan State Senate 13th District, 1902 [7]
• ... (Another 21 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)