Show ContentsSeabridge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The ancestors of the name Seabridge date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in Sebright in the county of Essex which was later known as Great Seabright in Great Beddow in Essex. This surname is also of patronymic origin in that it was originally derived from the baptismal name Seabert, taken from the Old English personal name Saebeorht.

Sebert, Saberet or Saba (died 616?) was the first Christian king of the East-Saxons, son of Sledda, king of the East-Saxons. Sebert is said to have founded Westminster Abbey, but this is a late legend. "In 1308 a tomb, said to be that of Sebert, was opened in Westminster Abbey for the purpose of translating the relics, and the right hand and forearm of the body were found undecayed." [1]

Early Origins of the Seabridge family

The surname Seabridge was first found in Essex where "William Sebright of Sebright, in Much Beddow, living in the reign of Henry II is the ancestor of this ancient family who removed into this county (Worcestershire) at a very early period." [2]

Early History of the Seabridge family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Seabridge research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1585, 1645, 1658, 1668, 1679, 1692, 1702, 1706, 1729, 1736, 1764 and 1796 are included under the topic Early Seabridge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Seabridge Spelling Variations

Seabridge has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Seabridge have been found, including Seabright, Sebright, Seabricks, Sebricks and others.

Early Notables of the Seabridge family

Notables of the family at this time include Sir Edward Sebright, 1st Baronet (c. 1585-c. 1658) of Besford in the County of Worcester, High Sheriff of Worcestershire; Sir Edward Sebright, 2nd Baronet (c. 1645-1679); Sir Edward Sebright, 3rd Baronet (1668-1702)...
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United States Seabridge migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Seabridges to arrive on North American shores:

Seabridge Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Harry Seabridge, aged 24, who landed in America from Royton, in 1897
Seabridge Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Edward Seabridge, aged 26, who settled in America from Hanley, in 1906
  • Enoch Seabridge, aged 54, who immigrated to the United States from Stoke, England, in 1913
  • Alice Seabridge, aged 26, who landed in America from Stoke, England, in 1913
  • Charles Seabridge, aged 49, who immigrated to the United States, in 1915
  • Thomas Seabridge, aged 49, who immigrated to America, in 1916

Australia Seabridge migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Seabridge Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Jesse Seabridge, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Rajah" [3]
  • Jesse Seabridge, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Rajah" in 1849 [3]


  1. Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
  2. Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
  3. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) RAJAH 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Rajah.htm


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