Endersby 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 Endersby or a variant listed above:

Endersby Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Thomas Endersby who settled in New England in 1752

Endersby Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Christopher Endersby, aged 22, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1850 aboard the ship "Lysander" 1

• Jim Endersby, Lecturer in British History at the University of Sussex
• Ralph Endersby (b. 1950), Canadian actor and producer