Pritt 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 Pritt or a variant listed above:

Pritt Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Thomas Pritt, who landed in Maryland in 1670 2

Pritt Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• C.E. Pritt, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Seppings" in 1839 3

• Frank Pritt, American former salesperson and product manager for Harris Corporation who founded Attachmate Corporation in 1982 and later listed on Forbes' list of 400 richest Americans in October 1995
• Ryan Pritt (b. 1986), American co-owner of Pritt Entertainment Group and public address announcer for the Cleveland Indians
• Charlotte Pritt (b. 1949), American educator, businesswoman, and politician
• Lieutenant Walbanke Ashby Pritt MC, DFC (1897-1928), British First World War flying ace credited with five aerial victories
• Denis Nowell Pritt (1887-1972), British barrister and Labour Party politician, a defender of the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin
• John Pritt Harley (1786-1858), English actor