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      • 1626 The Dutch Purchase Manhattan Dutch colonists led by Peter Minuit purchase Manhattan Island from the chiefs of the Wappinger Confederacy and establish the colony of New Amsterdam. 1628 Salem Founded Colonists arriving in Massachusetts Bay establish the village of Salem.
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  2. Nov 24, 2020 · Between 1626 and 1650, the new American colonies chafed at being so close to political rivals, and squabbled with one another over borders, religious freedom, and self-government. The key events during this time include the ongoing wars with Indigenous residents and disputes with the government of Charles I of England.

  3. Historical events from year 1626. Learn about 14 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1626 or search by date or keyword.

  4. 1626. Roger Conant arrives, settling what would become Salem. In the autumn of 1626, Roger Conant began a settlement in what is today Salem. Born in England, Conant came from the Plymouth Colony south of Boston to found a fishing station in what is today Gloucester, Massachusetts.

  5. Dec 4, 2020 · First English settlement in New Hampshire is founded by Scotsman David Thomson (15931628). 1624 James I revokes the Virginia Company's charter, making Virginia a Crown Colony; Sir Francis Wyatt remains Governor of Virginia.

  6. May 6, 1626 - Peter Minuit, one of eight men left by Dutch explorers headed for the Albany area from the ship New Netherland on Manhattan Island, buys the island from the Man-a-hat-a Indians for $24 in trinkets. June 7, 1628 - King Charles receives a Petition of Rights from the English Parliament to gain royal subsidies.

  7. What happened and who was famous in 1626? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1626.

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