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   William Brewster (c. 1566/67 – 10 April 1644) was an English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. He became senior elder and the leader of Plymouth Colony, by virtue of his education and existing stature with those immigrating from the Netherlands, being a Brownist (or Puritan Separatist).

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   • Spouse: Mary Brewster

   • Nationality: English subject

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3. themayflowersociety.org › the-brewster-familyThe Brewster Family - General Society of Mayflower Descendants

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   William Brewster was a Puritan leader who accompanied the Mayflower passengers on their voyage to the New World in 1620. He was a printer, a minister, and a leader of the church in Plymouth. He died in 1644 and his descendants are still active in the society. Learn more about his life, family, and legacy.

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   Mar 28, 2024 · William Brewster (born 1567, England—died April 1644, Plymouth, Massachusetts [U.S.]) was a leader of the Plymouth Colony in New England. Brewster spent his early life at Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, and acquired his first Separatist ideas while at Peterhouse College, Cambridge, which he attended for a short time.

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6. www.familysearch.org › en › blogWilliam Brewster—His Life and Legacy - FamilySearch

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   Sep 15, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of William Brewster, the leader of the Pilgrims who journeyed on the Mayflower in 1620. Find out how he became a Separatist, a printer, a pastor, and a patriarch of the Plymouth Colony. Discover his family history and descendants.

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   Nov 16, 2020 · William Brewster (l. 1568-1644 CE) was an elder of the Leiden congregation of separatists (later known as pilgrims) and their spiritual leader while onboard the Mayflower and later after the establishment of the Plymouth Colony.

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8. www.mayflower400uk.org › education › who-were-theOne man's journey from villager to Mayflower leader | Mayflower

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   Learn about the life and journey of William Brewster, one of the leaders of the Plymouth Colony. He was a separatist preacher, a printer, a teacher, and a traveler who faced persecution in England and Holland before crossing the Atlantic.

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   Who is William Brewster?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. William Brewster (born 1567, England—died April 1644, Plymouth, Massachusetts [U.S.]) was a leader of the Plymouth Colony in New England.

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   How old was William Brewster when he died?

   • As the only college-educated member of the community and the congregation’s elder, William Brewster served as a religious leader until a pastor arrived nine years later. Brewster continued his work in the church throughout the rest of his life, even after starting a farm in nearby Duxbury. William died on April 18, 1644, at nearly 80 years old.

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   Who was Elder Brewster?

   • The smaller group that went on the Mayflower desired the next highest ranking church official, Elder Brewster, to go with them; so he agreed. He brought his wife Mary and two youngest children, Love and Wrestling, on the Mayflower with him. Brewster continued his work as Church Elder throughout his life at Plymouth Colony.

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   When did William Brewster come to Plymouth?

   • Brewster's son Jonathan joined the family in November 1621, arriving at Plymouth on the ship Fortune, and daughters Patience and Fear arrived in July 1623 aboard the Anne. Brewster Gardens, Plymouth, Massachusetts. The park covers the original garden plot that was granted to William Brewster in 1620.

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    Learn about William Brewster, the Elder of the Pilgrims, who led the Separatist church and brought his family on the Mayflower. Explore his biography, his printing press, his books, and his legacy.