Hi Sean

I am a Hedefin(e) and my research so far indicates that there is no direct relationship between the Headifens and the Hedefin(e)s. The Hedefins definitely originate from N.Ireland.

The Headifens originate from Scotland with a branch in New Zealand. I have had it confirmed from a Headifen (Richard I believe?) who lives in Staunton, Virginia, USA that it was his (great?) grandfather that emigrated from Scotland to NZ.

If you search the genealogy websites particularly the mormon web site, you will get details of deceased Headifens who were resident during the 19th/early 20th centuries in the US( New Jersey and New York), Scotland and NZ. The gentleman above is related to some of the NZ Headifens and one of them was his aunt he remembers as a child.

There are several Headifens living in The Antipodes today. (See yellow and white pages for NZ and Oz for telephone listings). Also, there are a couple of Headifens in Texas too.

Perform a a search in say Google and you will get details of these people in order for you to make contact if you wish to.

I hope this helps.