Puritan Migration to Salem
- When
- 1629
- Where
- Yarmouth, Isle of Wight; Salem harbor
- Episodes
- 2
In 1629, Francis Higginson led a group of Puritan settlers from Yarmouth to Salem, establishing an early presence for the Massachusetts Bay Colony before the larger 1630 migration.
Episodes
- Departure from Yarmouth
Ships carrying Puritan settlers departed Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, in May 1629.
- Arrival in Salem
The fleet arrived in Salem harbor in late June 1629, joining existing settlers.
Background and detail
The Voyage. Ships including the Lyon's Whelp and Talbot departed Yarmouth in May 1629. Another account describes the Higginson Fleet sailing in May and arriving in June, greeted by John Endecott's existing settlers.
Arrival and Settlement. The settlers arrived in Salem harbor in late June 1629. They were among the first settlers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, preceding the main body of the Winthrop Fleet that arrived in 1630.
People involved
- Francis Higginson · Puritan minister and Massachusetts Bay Company member
- John Endecott · Leader of existing settlers and appointed governor
Sources
- Francis Higginson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-02
- Massachusetts Bay Colony Wikipedia
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