Part I

Leaving England

1. I.1Rev. John Robinson1576-1625Theological founder of the Pilgrim movement, pastor of the Separatist congregation at Leiden (1609-1625) that became the Mayflower Pilgrims. He died in Leiden before the crossing, but his church became Plymouth Colony.
2. I.2Tristram Coffin1609-1681Founder of Nantucket. Led the nine original purchasers who bought the island in 1659 for £30 and two beaver hats. First Chief Magistrate of Nantucket.

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