Colony of Connecticut- Was and English colony located in north America that became the U.S. state of Connecticut. Originally known as the river colony it was organized on March 3, 1636 as a haven. Two other colonies in present day state of Connecticut were merged into the Colony of Connecticut. Saybrook in 1644 and New Haven in 1662. The Charter Oak incident also occurred in this colony.
Key players- Thomas Hooker was a prominent Puritan leader. Left Massachusetts bay colony when he became upset with the church. Known as the father of Connecticut. A great speaker of Christianity. John Haynes 5th governor of Massachusetts Bay colony and 1st governor of Connecticut. Was influential in the drafting of laws and legal frameworks. John Davenport was an English Puritan clergyman. He was a religious leader who was also a pastor in the church. John Winthrop the Younger was a founder of Connecticut. Also became a governor. His father was important in the Massachusetts Bay colony.
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