About
Puritan colonial leader. He founded the colony of Connecticut in 1636 and was active in its first government.
Before Fame
His Puritan beliefs forced him to leave England for the religious freedom of America.
Trivia
He came to Connecticut by way of Massachusetts, where he was at odds with the religious establishment.
Family Life
He grew up in a Puritan family in Leicestershire County, England.
Associated With
He and Simon Bradstreet both led early American settlers in both politics and religion.
