Colony of Connecticut
-Was an English colony located in North America that became the US state of Connecticut
-Originally known as the River Colony, it was organized on March 3, 1636 as a haven for Puritan gentlemen
-After early struggles with the Dutch, the English had gained control of the colony permanently by the late 1630s.
-2 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 (Colony of Connecticut)
Thomas Hooker
-Was a prominent Puritan colonial leader
-Left MA Bay Colony when he became upset with church leaders there
-He was also an author who wrote of 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 MA Bay Colony
-1st Governor of Conn
-Haynes was influential in the drafting of laws and legal frameworks in both MA and Conn
-He was on the committee that drafted the Fundamental Orders of Conn, which has been called one of the 1st 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 Conn
-Also became a Governor
-His father was important in the MA Bay Colony
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