Articles related to "Colonial Clergy"

A lineage society commemorates colonial clergy for their roles as founders and leaders of the first American communities.

The Rev. Peter Prudden followed the route of several English non-conformists and became a Congregational minister at Milford, CT.

The following lineage societies include some which can be joined by invitation only. All require documented lineages. Most have websites.

Rev. John Lothrop (or Lathrop), an Anglican priest, was imprisoned in England for his independent views and released on the condition that he head for America.

Peter Bulkley, son of an English clergyman, was a dissident preacher who sought religious freedom and helped found Concord, Massachusetts.