John
WINTHROP
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Born: 12 February 1606 in Groton, England
John WINTHROP died 6 April 1676 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony .
m. Mary Fones
(m. 1630; died 1634)
m. Elizabeth Reade
(died 1672)
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Birth — 160612 February 1606
Groton, England
When Winthrop received a charter from the general court of Boston, this village on the Mohegan river was called Nameug.
However, in 1658, the general court at Hartford enacted a statute changing the name to New London. And in keeping with the new name, the river was called the Thames.
The New London, Conn., Evening Day
New London, Connecticut
May 6, 1954
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Death — 16766 April 1676
Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony
He died at the age of 70.
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Last updated: 3/10/2022 4:37:24 PM
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