Colony of Connecticut
- Was an 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, 1638 as a haven for puritan gentlemen
- After early struggles with the Dutch the English had gained control of the colony permanently by the late 1630’s.
- Two other English colonies in the present-day state of Connecticut were merged into the Colony of Connecticut: Saybrook Colony in 1644 and New Haven Colony in 1662.
- The Charter Oak Incident also occurred in the colony of Connecticut.
Key players
Thomas Hooker
- Was a prominent Puritan colonial leader
- Left Massachusetts Bay Colony when he became upset with church leaders there.
- He was also an author who wrote on very religious issues and materials especially in references to elections and appointments.
- Known as the Father of Connecticut.
- A great speaker of Christianity.
John Haynes
- 5th Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony
- 1st Governor of Connecticut
- Haynes was influential in the drafting of laws and legal frameworks in both Massachusetts and Connecticut
- He was on the committee that drafted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, which has been called one of the first written constitutions.
John Davenport
- Was an English Puritan clergyman and co-founder of the American colony of New Haven. (Eaton was the other co-founder)
- 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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