Roger Williams Emigrates to Boston
- When
- 1630
- Where
- Bristol
- Episodes
- 1
Roger Williams, an English-born minister holding Separatist views, emigrated to New England aboard the Lyon. The vessel anchored at Nantasket outside Boston on February 5, 1631, marking his initial arrival in the region.
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Background and detail
Background. Roger Williams was an English-born minister and theologian who viewed the Church of England as corrupt. By 1630, he had adopted a Separatist position, which influenced his decision to emigrate to New England with his wife.
The Voyage. On December 1, 1630, Williams and his wife boarded the Lyon in Bristol, England. The ship was Boston-bound, carrying them toward the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The source does not specify the duration of the journey.
People involved
- Roger Williams · Emigrant and Minister
Sources
- Roger Williams Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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