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John Endecott (also spelled Endicott; before 1600 – 15 March 1664/1665), regarded as one of the Fathers of New England, was the longest-serving governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, which became the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He served a total of 16 years, including most of the last 15 years of his life.
John Endecott (born c. 1588, probably Devon, Eng.—died March 15, 1665, Boston) was a colonial governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and cofounder of Salem, Mass., under whose leadership the new colony made rapid progress.
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May 23, 2018 · John Endecott (1588-1655) was one of the English founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and later its governor. He often used harsh measures against the colony's enemies. Born in Devon, John Endecott may have seen some military service.
Memoir of John Endecott, first governor of the colony of Massachusetts Bay. Salem, Printed at the Observer office, 1847. Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/07031287/>. Book/Printed Material. The fifth half century of the landing of John Endicott at Salem, Massachusetts.
Endecott, of Salem, was one of the more radical of the early Puritan settlers of Massachusetts. He lost some of his power when John Winthrop arrived from London with a colonial charter. Winthrop became governor and Endecott became a councilor.
John Endecott, regarded as one of the Fathers of New England, was the longest-serving governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, which became the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He served a total of 16 years, including most of the last 15 years of his life.
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John Endecott, (1490-1562), the great-great-grandfather of Governor John Endecott (1588 - 1665), came to Chagford from his father’s home in South Tawton and was living as a tenant with his wife at Throston (Drewston Manor) by 1515 .
