Derrick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

A great mass of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century, seeking relief from various forms of social, religious, and economic discrimination. This Irish exodus was primarily to North America. If the migrants survived the long ocean journey, many unfortunately would find more discrimination in the colonies of British North America and the fledgling United States of America. These newly arrived Irish were, however, wanted as a cheap source of labor for the many large agricultural and industrial projects that were essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the western world. Early immigration and passenger lists indicate many people bearing the Derrick name:

Derrick Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Victor Derrick, aged 23, who arrived in Virginia in 1634 aboard the ship "Bonaventure" coming via St. Domingo 3
• Mary Derrick, aged 19, who landed in Maryland in 1637 3
• Francis Derrick, who arrived in Virginia in 1639 3
• Thomas Derrick, who arrived in Virginia in 1655 3

Derrick Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Simon Derrick, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 3
• the Widow Derrick, who settled in Georgia in 1738 with two sons and two daughters
• George Derrick, who arrived in Georgia in 1741 3
• Nicholas Derrick, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1748 3

Derrick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• M Charlotte Derrick, aged 17, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1849 3
• Hedda Derrick, aged 15, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1849 3
• John Derrick, aged 3, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1849 3
• G E Derrick, aged 41, who landed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1849 3
• A S Derrick, aged 38, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1849 3
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Derrick Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mr. Christopher Derrick U.E. who settled in St. Andrews, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 member of the Port Matoon Association 4

Derrick Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. Thomas Derrick, English convict who was convicted in Dorset, England for life, transported aboard the "Burrell" on 22nd July 1830, arriving in New South Wales 5
• Mr. John Derrick, English convict who was convicted in Dorset, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 27th April 1833, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 6
• Mr. Samuel Derrick, English convict who was convicted in Devizes, Wiltshire, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Earl Grey" on 4th October 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 7
• Miss. Mary Derrick, English convict who was convicted in Liverpool, Lancashire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Baretto Junior" on 5th April 1850, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 8

• Richard A. Derrick, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Rensselaer County 2nd District, 1881-83 9
• Lea E. Derrick, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Portage, Pennsylvania, 1954-55 (acting, 1954-55) 10
• J. B. Derrick, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1916 11
• George W. Derrick, American Republican politician, Member of Pennsylvania State Senate 36th District, 1923-26 12
• Fred B. Derrick, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1948, 1952 (alternate) 13
• Chester Derrick, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for West Virginia State House of Delegates from Kanawha County, 1968 14
• Charles Warren Derrick, American politician, Member of South Carolina State Senate from Marion County, 1941 15
• Butler Carson Derrick Jr. (b. 1936), American Democratic Party politician, Member of South Carolina State House of Representatives, 1969-74; U.S. Representative from South Carolina 3rd District, 1975-95 16
• Cleavant Derrick, American prolific songwriter known for many gospel music standards
• Christopher Hugh Derrick (1921-2007), American author, reviewer, publisher's reader and lecturer
• ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

• Genealogy and History of the Derthicks and Related Derricks: Eight Centuries of the Derthicks and Related Derricks in America and England by Jack Taif Spencer.