Anno Mundi, 3720.
BRitainknown to theGræciansas appeared byPolybiustheGreekHistorian 265 years before the Birth of our Saviour, & after himAthenæusaGreekAuthor of good account 170 before Christ, relateth thatHierosent for a mast for a great Ship that he had built toBritain.
3740.
HannotheCarthaginianflourished, who sent to discover the great IslandAtlantis, i. e.America.
3873.
Britainunknown to theRomanswas first discovered to them byJulius Cæsar, 54 years before the Birth of Christ, who took it to be part of the Continent ofFrance, and got nothing but the sight of that part called afterwardsEngland, which is the South ofBritain.
Anno Domini, 86.
Britaindiscovered to be an Island, and conquered byJulius Agricola136. years afterJulius Cæsarsentrance into it.
99.
[p. 224.] The EmperourTrajanflourished and stretched the Confines of theRomanEmpire, unto the remotest Dominions of theEast-Indies, who never before that time had heard of aRoman.
745.
BonifaceBishop ofMensa City in Germany, was accused before PopeZacharyin the time ofEthelredKingof theEast-Anglesfor Heresie,&c.in that he averred there were Antipodes. St.AugustineandLactantiusopinion was that there were none.
827.
EgberttheSaxonMonarch changed the name of the people inEngland, and called themEnglish-men.
844.
TheTurksorScythianscame from thence in the time ofEthelwolfKing of theWest-Saxons. If theOttoman-line should fail, theChrim Tartaris to succeed, being both of one Family.
959.
EdgarSirnamed the Peaceable, the 30 Monarch of theEnglish, caused the Wolves to be destroyed by imposing a Tribute upon the Princes ofWales; andFagePrince ofNorth-Walespaid him yearly 300 Wolves, [p. 227.] which continued three years space, in the fourth year there was not a Wolf to be found, and so the Tribute ceased.
1160.
In the EmperoursFrederick Barbarossa’stime, certainWest-Indianscame intoGermany.
1170.
Madocthe Son ofOwen GwinethPrince ofNorth-Waleshis voyage to theWest-Indies, he planted a Colony in the Western part of the Countrey, in ourHenrythe Seconds Raign.
1300.
FlavioofMalphiinNaplesinvented the Compass in ourEdwardthe firsts time.
1330.
TheCanariesdiscovered by anEnglishShip.
1337.
InEdwardthe third’s time a Comet appeared, continuing 30 days.
1344.
MachananEnglish-manaccidentally discoveredMadera-Island.
1350.
Estotilanddiscovered by fishermen ofFreez-land, inEdwardthe third’s Raign.
1360.
The Franciscan-FryerNicholas de Linno, [p. 228.] who is said to discover the Pole by his black Art, went thither in the Raign ofEdwardthe Third.
1372.
SirJohn Mandivel, the Great Traveller dyed atLeigea City in theNetherlandProvinces inEdwardthe Third’s Raign.
1380.
NicholasandAntonio Zeni, two Noble Gentlemen ofVenicewere driven by Tempest upon the Island ofEstotilandorGronland, in ourEdwardthe Third’s Raign.
1417.
TheCanariesconquered byBetan-CourtaFrenchman.
1420.
The Island ofMaderadiscovered in ourHenrythe Fifth’s time.
1428.
The IslandPuerto Santo, orHoly-portdistant fromMadera40 miles, discovered byPortingalMariners onAll-hallowes-day, and therefore calledHoly-port, it is in compass 150 miles, inHenrythe Sixth’s Raign.
1440.
The Island ofCape de verddiscovered.
1452.
TheMarineparts ofGuineadiscovered by thePortingalsinHenrythe Sixth’s Raign.
1478.
[p. 229.]Ferdinandofirst Monarch of allSpain.
1485.
Henrythe Seventh began to Raign.
1486.
The Kingdom ofAngolaandCongo, with the Islands of St.George, St.Jamesand St.Helensdiscovered.
1488.
Christopher ColumbusaGenoueseoffered the discovery of theWest-IndiestoHenrythe Seventh.
1492.
Christopher Columbussent to discover theWest-IndiesbyFerdinandoKing ofArragon, andIsabellaQueen ofCastile, who descended fromEdwardthe Third King ofEngland.
TheCaribby-IslandstheAntillesorCanibal, orCamerean-Islandsnow discovered byChristopher Columbus, who took possession ofFloridaandHispaniolafor the King ofSpain.
1493.
Alexanderthe Sixth PopeofRomeaSpaniard, took upon him to divide the world by his Bull, betwixt thePortingaland theSpaniard, bearing date the fourth ofMay, giving to the one the East, and to the other the West-Indies.
[p. 230.] St.Jean Porto Ricodiscovered byChristopherColumbus,CubaandJamaicadiscovered by him, this was his second voyage.
1495.
Sebastian Cabotathe first that attempted to discover the North-west passage at the charge ofHenrythe Seventh.
1497.
Christopher Columbushis third voyage to the West-Indies, and now he discovered the Countreys ofPariaandCumana, with the Islands ofCubaguaandMargarita.
John Cabotaand his SonSebastian Cabotasent byHenrythe Seventh, to discover theWest-Indies, which they performed from theCapeofFloridato the 67 degree and a half of Northerly latitude, being said by some to be the first that discoveredFlorida,Virginia, andNew-found-land.
Vasques de Gamahis voyage toAfrica.
1500.
Christopher Columbushis fourth and last voyage to theWest-Indies.
Jasper CorteriaglisaPortugal, his voyage to discover the North-West passage, he discoveredGreenland, orTerra Corteriaglis, orTerra di Laborodoro.
1501.
Americus VesputiusaFlorentineimployed by the King ofCastileandPortingal, to discover [p. 231.] theWest-Indies, named from him Seven year afterColumbus,America.
1506.
Christopher Columbusdyed.
1508.
Henrythe Seventh dyedAugust theTwo and twentieth.
Henrythe Eighth King of England.
1514.
Sebastian Cabota, the Son ofJohnmade further discovery of all the North-east coasts fromCape FloridatoNew-found-land, andTerra Laborador.
1516.
The voyage of SirThomas PertVice-Admiral ofEngland, andSebastian Cabota, the Eighth ofHenrythe Eighth toBrasil, St.Domingo, and St.Juan de puerto rico.
1520.
Ferdinando Magellanoa noblePortingalset forth to sail about the world, but was 1521 unfortunately slain.
1522.
TheBermuduz-Isle400 in number, being 500 miles distant fromVirginia, and 3300 miles from the City ofLondonin the latitude 32 degrees and 30 minutes, discovered now accidentally byJohn BermuduzaSpaniard.
1523.
[p. 232.]Stephen Gomezhis voyage to discover the North-west passage, some will have it in Twenty five.
1527.
New-found-landdiscovered by oneAndrew Thorn, the Southern part but 600 leagues fromEngland.
John de Poncefor theSpaniardtook possession ofFlorida.
1528.
NevisorMevisplanted now according to some writers.
1534.
Califormiaquestioned, whether Island or Continent, first discovered by theSpaniard.
Nova Francialying between the 40 and 50 degree of theArtic-poles Altitudediscovered byJaques Carthierin his first voyage, the first Colony planted inCanada.
1536.
The Puritan-Church policy began now inGeneva.
1542.
Monsieur du Barvalsvoyage toNova Francia, sent to inhabite those parts.
1548.
Henrythe Eighth dyed.
Edwardthe Sixth King ofEnglandbegan to Raign.
[p. 233.]Sebastian Cabotamade grand Pilot ofEnglandbyEdwardthe Sixth.
1550.
The sweating sickness inEngland.
1553.
Edwardthe Sixth dyed.
MaryQueen ofEnglandbegan to Raign.
SirHugh Willoughby, and all his men in two Ships in his first attempt to discover the North-east passage, were inOctoberfrozen to death in the Haven calledArzimainLapland.
1558.
QueenMarydyed.
ElizabethQueen ofEnglandbegan to RaignNovemberthe Seventeenth.
1560.
SalvaterraaSpaniardhis voyage to the North-west passage.
1562.
SirJohn Hawkin’sfirst voyage to theWest-Indies.
The first expedition of theFrenchintoFlorida, undertaken byJohn Ribald.
1565.
Tobacco first brought intoEnglandby SirJohn Hawkins, but it was first brought into use by SirWalter Rawleighmany years after.
1566.
The Puritans began to appear inEngland.
1569.
[p. 234.]Anthony Jenkinsonthe first of theEnglishthat sailed through theCaspian-Sea.
1572.
Private Presbyteries now first erected inEngland.
SirFrancis Drake’sfirst voyage to theWest-Indies.
1573.
TheHollandersseek for aid from QueenElizabeth.
1576.
SirMartin Frobisherthe first in QueenElizabethsdays that sought for the North-west passage, or the streight, or passage toChina, andmeta incognita, in three several voyages, others will have it in 1577.
1577.
Novemberthe 17 SirFrancis Drakebegan his voyage about the world with five Ships, and 164 men setting sail fromPlimouth, putting offCape de verde. The beginning ofFebruary, he saw no Land till the fifth ofApril, being past the line 30 degrees of latitude, and in the 36 degree entered the RiverPlates, whence he fell with the streight ofMagellanthe 21 ofAugust, which with three of his Ships he passed, having cast off the other two as impediments to him, and theMarigoldtossed from herGeneral after [p. 235.] passage was no more seen. The other commanded by Capt.Wintershaken off also by Tempest, returned thorow the Streights and recoveredEngland, only thePellican, whereof himself was Admiral, held on her course toChile,Coquimbo,Cinnama,Palma,Lima, upon the west ofAmerica, where he passed the line 1579 the first day ofMarch, and so forth until he came to the latitude 47. Thinking by those North Seas to have found passage toEngland, but fogs, frosts and cold winds forced him to turn his course South-west from thence, and came to Anchor 38 degrees from the line, where the King of that Countrey presented him his Net-work Crown of many coloured feathers, and therewith resigned his Scepter of Government unto his Dominion, which Countrey SirFrancis Draketook possession of in the Queens name, and named itNova Albion, which is thought to be part of the Island ofCaliformia.
SirMartin Frobisher’ssecond voyage.
1578.
SirHumphrey GilbertaDevonshireKnight attempted to discoverVirginia, but without success.
SirMartin Frobisher’sthird voyage toMeta incognita.Freezelandnow calledWest-England, 25 leagues in length, in the latitude of 57.
[p. 236.] SirFrancis Drakenow passed the Streights ofMagellanin the Ship called thePellican.
1579.
SirFrancis DrakediscoveredNova Albionin the South-Sea.
Others will have SirMartin Frobisher’sfirst voyage to discover the North-west passage to be this year.
1580.
FromNova Albionhe fell withTernate, one of the Isles ofMolucco, being courteously entertained of the King, and from thence he came unto the Isles ofCalebes, toJava Major, toCape buona speranza, and fell with the coasts ofGuinea, where crossing again the line, he came to the height of theAzores, and thence toEnglandupon the third ofNovember1580. after three years lacking twelve days, and was Knighted, and his Ship laid up atDeptfordas a monument of his fame.
1581.
The Provinces ofHollandagain seek for aid to the Queen ofEngland.
1582.
SirHumphrey Gilberttook possession ofNew-found-landorTerra Nova, in the harbour of St.John, for and in the name of [p. 237.] QueenElizabeth, it lyeth over against the gulf of St.Lawrence, and is between 46 and 53 degrees of the North-poles Altitude.
1583.
SirWalter RawleighinIreland.
SirHumphrey Gilbertattempted a plantation in some remote parts inNew-England.
He perished in his return fromNew-found-land.
1584.
The woful year of subscription so called by the Brethren, or Disciplinarians.
SirWalter Rawleighobtained of QueenElizabetha Patent for the discovery and peopling of unknown Countries, not actually possessed by any Christian Prince. DatedMarch25. in the six and twentieth of her Raign.
Aprilthe 27 following, he set forth two Barkes under the Command of Mr.Philip Amedasand Mr.Arthur Barlow, who arrived on that part ofAmerica, which that Virgin Queen namedVirginia, and thereof in her Majesties name took possessionJulythe Thirteenth.
1585.
Cautionary Towns and Forts in the low-Countreys delivered unto QueenElizabethshands.
SirRichard Greenvilewas sent by Sir [p. 238.]Walter RawleighAprilthe Ninth, with a Fleet of 7 sail toVirginia, and was stiled the General ofVirginia. He landed in the Island of St.John de porto RicoMaythe Twelfth, and there fortified themselves and built aPinnasse, &c. InVirginiathey left 100 men under the Government of Mr.Ralph Lane, and others.
SirFrancis Drake’svoyage to theWest-Indies, wherein were taken the Cities of St.Jago, St.Domingo Cartagena, and the Town of St.AugustineinFlorida.
Now (say some) Tobacco was first brought intoEnglandby Mr.Ralph Laneout ofVirginia.
Others will have Tobacco to be first brought intoEnglandfromPeru, by SirFrancis Drake’sMariners.
Capt.John Daviesfirst voyage to discover the North-west passage, encouraged by SirFrancis Walsingham, principal Secretary.
1586.
Mr.Thomas CandishofTrimely, in the County ofSuffolkEsq, began his voyage in the ship called theDesire, and two ships more to the South-Sea through the Streights ofMagellan(and from thence round about the circumference of the whole earth) burnt and ransack’d inthe entrance ofChile, [p. 239.]PeruandNew-Spain, near the great Island ofCalformiain the South-Sea; and returned toPlimouthwith a pretious booty 1588.Septemberthe Eighth, being the Third sinceMagellan, that circuited the earth, ourEnglishvoyagers were never out-stript by any.
The Natives inVirginiaconspired against theEnglish.
The same year SirRichard GreenvileGeneral ofVirginiaarrived there with three ships, bringing relief from SirWalter Rawleighto the Colony.
Mr.John Daviessecond voyage to discover the North-west passage.
1587.
SirWalter Rawleighsent another Colony of 150 persons under the Government of Mr.John White.
Mr.John Daviesthird voyage to discover the North-west passage.
SirFrancis Drake, with four ships took from theSpaniardsone million, 189200 Ducats in one voyage.
1588.
QueenElizabethopposed her Authority against the Brethrens books and writings.
SirFrancis DrakeVice-Admiral of theEnglishFleet, the Lord-Admiral bestowed the order of Knight-hood upon Mr.John[p. 240.]Hawkins,Martin Forbisherand others,Julythe Five and twentieth.
TheSpanish Armadodefeated, consisting of 130 ships, wherein were 19290 Souldiers, 2080 chained Rowers, 2630 great Ordnance, Commanded byPerezius GuzmanDuke ofMedina Sedonia, and under himJohannes Martinus Recaldusa great Seaman; The Fleet coming onlike a half-moon, the horns of the front extending one from the other about 7 miles asunder, it was preparing 15 years, and was blackt to make it seem more terrible.
1589.
ThePortingalvoyage under the conduct of SirFrancis Drake.
Mr.Thomas Candishnow finished his voyage about the world, as some will have it.
1590.
Now Tobacco first used inEngland, as some will have it.
1591.
The firstEnglishmanthat ever was in theBermuduzeorSummer-Islands, was oneHenry May.
The voyage of Capt.Newportto theWest-Indies, where upon the coast ofHispaniola, he took and burnt three Towns, and Nineteen sail of ships and Frigats.
Mr.Thomas Candishlast voyage, in which he dyed.
1593.
[p. 241.] SirMartin FrobisherCommander of theEnglishFleet slain in the quarrel ofH.King ofNavarr.
The last voyage of SirFrancis Drake, and SirJohn Hawkinsto theWest-Indieswith six ships of the Queens, and twelve other ships and Barks containing 2400 men and boyes, in which voyage they both dyed, and SirFrancis Drake’sCoffen was thrown over board nearPorto bello.
1594.
SirRobert Duddeley’svoyage toTrinadad, and the coast ofParia.
Mr.James Lancastersvoyage toFernambuckthe portTown ofOlindainBrazil, in which voyage he took 29 ships and Frigats, surprized the said port Town, and there found the Cargazon or fraught of a richIndian Carack, which together with great abundance of Sugars and Cottons he brought from thence; lading therewith fifteen sail of tall ships and barks.
1595.
The voyage of SirAmias Preston, & Capt.George Sommersto theWest-Indies, where they took, sackt, spoiled and abandoned the Island ofPuerto Santo, the Island ofCocknear [p. 242.]Margarita, the Fort and Town ofCoro, the stately City of St.Jago de leon, and the Town ofCumanaransomed, andJamaicaentered.
SirWalter Rawleigh’svoyage now toGuiana, discovered by him. In which voyage he took St.Josepha Town uponTrinidado.
TheSabbatariandoctrine published by the Brethren.
1596.
The voyage toCadez, SirWalter RawleighRere-Admiral.
The voyage of SirAnthony Sherleyintended for the Island of St.Tome, but performed to St.Jago,Dominga,Margarita, along the coast ofTerra Firmato the Island ofJamaica, situated between 17 and 18 degrees of the North-poles elevation (which he conquered, but held it not long) from thence to the bay ofHondurus, 30 leagues upRio dolce, and homeward byNew-found-land.
1597.
The voyage to theAzores, SirWalter RawleighCapt. of the Queens Guard Rere-Admiral.
Porto Rico, taken by the Earl ofCumberland.
1599.
The GrandCanarytaken by theDutchCommanderVanderdoes.
1600.
[p. 243.] The Colonies inVirginiasupplyed by publick purse.
1602.
QueenElizabethdyedMarchthe Four and twentieth.
KingJamesbegan to Raign.
The North parts ofVirginia, i. e.New-Englandfurther discovered by Capt.Bartholomew Gosnold, some will have him to be the first discoverer.
Capt.George Weymouth’svoyage to discover the North-west passage.
Divers of ourEnglishin the North ofEnglandentered into a Covenant of worshipping of God.
1603.
KingJamescame intoEngland, the fifth ofApril.
MonsieurChamplainsvoyage toCanada.
Novemberthe seventeenth SirWalter RawleighArraigned and Condemned.
1604.
Monsieurdu Pointanddu Montsvoyage toCanada.
1605.
Monsieurdu Pointanddu Montsremove theFrenchhabitation toPort-Royal.
James Halle’svoyage toGroenland, and to find out the North-west passage.
1606.
[p. 244.] The province ofMainpossessed by theEnglishby publick Authority KingJames, SirJohn Popham, &c.
A Colony first sent toNew-Englandby SirJohn Pophamchief Justice of the Common pleas.
James-townfounded inVirginia.
James Hallssecond voyage, to find out the North-west passage.
Mr.John Knighthis North-west voyage, lost his ship sunk by the Ice.
A Colony sent toVirginia, called by theIndians Wingandacoa, the first that took firm possession there.
1607.
PlimouthPlantation inNew-Englandattempted.
St.GeorgesFort built at the mouth of the RiverSagadahoc, under the Presidency of Capt.George Pophamand Capt.Ralph Gilbert, who built the Fort.
James Hallsthird voyage to find out the North-west passage.
Hudsonsfirst voyage to find out the North-west passage.
1608.
Virginiaplanted.
A Colony sent toNew-found-land.
[p. 245.] Capt.John Smithfished now forWhalesatMonhiggen.
Hudsonssecond voyage to the North-west met aMermaidin the Sea. That there be such Creatures seePlinie,Albertus Magnus,Aristotle,Elian,Theodorus Gaza,AlexanderofAlexandria,Gorgius Trapozensus,Jul. Scaliger,Stows Annals inAnno Dom. 1204. atOrefordinSuffolkaMaremantaken.
1609.
SirThomas Galesand SirGeorge Summersgoing toVirginia, suffered shipwrack upon theBermudos-Islandswhere they continued till 1610.
Hudsonsthird voyage toNew-found-landdiscoveredMohegan-River inNew-England.
TheDutchset down byMohegan-River.
1610.
CaptWhitburnsvoyage to discover the North-west passage, saw aMermaidin the harbour of St.JohnsatNew-found-landby the River side.
Hudsonslast and fatal voyage to discover the North-west passage, where he was frozen to death.
Dales-giftfounded inVirginia.
Sundry of theEnglishnation removed out of the North ofEnglandinto theNetherlands, and gathered a Church atLeyden, where they continued until the year 1620.
1611.
[p. 246.] SirThomas DaleGovernour ofVirginia.
The famous Arch-PiratePeter Easton.
1612.
Bermudusfirst planted, and Mr.R. Mooresent over Governour, the first that planted a Colony in theBermudus.
James Hallsfourth voyage to discover the North-west passage, was slain by the Savages.
Capt.Buttonsvoyage to discover the North-west passage.
1613.
Port-Royaldestroyed by SirSamuel ArgolGovernour ofVirginia.
Mr.John Rolfa Gentleman of good behaviour fell in love withPocahontas, the only Daughter ofPowhatona King inVirginiaand married her, she was Christened and called the LadyRebecca, and dyed atGravesendAnno Dom.1617. SirLewis Stukelybrought up her SonThomas Rolf.
1614.
Bermudusplanted further.
PowhatonsDaughter inVirginiaChristenedRebecca.
Capt.Gibbinsvoyage to find out the North-west passage.
New-Netherlandsbegan to be planted [p. 247.] uponMohegan-River, SirSamuel Argolrouted them.
1615.
SirRichard Hawkinsvoyage into those parts ofNew-England.
1616.
Capt.Gibbinssecond voyage to find out the North-west passage.
A new supply sent by Capt.Daniel Tuckerto theBermudus.
Pocahontasand Mr.Rolfher Husband went forEnglandwith SirThomas Dale, and arrived atPlimouththe 12 ofJune.
1617.
SirWalter Rawleighslast and unfortunate voyage toGuiana, where he took St.Thomethe only Town ofGuianapossessed by theSpaniards.
1618.
The Comet or blazing-star whose motion was by some observed to be from East to West.
1619.
SirWalter Rawleighbeheaded in the Parliament yard.
Bermudus-Islandsdivided into Tribes and Cantreds, to each tribe a Burrough.
1620.
TheEnglishinVirginiadivided into several Burroughs.
1620.
[p. 248.] Letters Patents obtained from KingJamesfor the Northern part ofVirginiai. e.New-England.
InJulysundry of theEnglishset sail fromHollandforSouthampton.
Augustthe fift, they set sail fromSouthamptonforAmerica, and arrived the Eleventh ofNovemberatCape-Cod, where they entered into a body politick, and chose one Mr.John Carvertheir Governour, calling the place where they settledNew-Plimouth: inJanuaryandFebruaryfollowing was a mortality among theEnglish, which swept away half the Company.
Mrs.Susanna Whitedelivered of a Son atnew-Plimouth, ChristenedPeregrine; he was the first of theEnglishthat was born innew-England, and was afterwards the Lieutenant of the Military Company ofMarshfieldinPlimouthColony.
New-Plimouthbuilt, the first Town innew-England.
SquantoanIndianinnew-England, carried intoEnglandby Mr.Hunta Master of a Ship, but brought home again by Mr.Dormera Gentleman imployed by SirFerdinando Gorgesfor discovery.
1621.
[p. 249.]April, Mr.John CarverGovernour ofnew-Plimouthdyed, and Mr.William Brandfordwas chosen Governour.
The Natives inVirginiamurdered about 340English.
1622.
The Fort atnew-Plimouthbuilt: a great drought this Summer, fromMaythe Third, till the middle ofJulythere was no Rain.
Mr.Thomas WestonMerchant sent over 67 lusty men who settled themselves in a part of theMassachusets-bay, now calledWeymouth.
The order of the Knights ofNovascotiaordained by KingJamesHereditarie, they wear anOrangetawny Ribbin.
SirFerdinando GorgesPatent for the province ofMaininNew-England.
TheDutchtortured theEnglishatAmboina, 1623.
Westonsplantation wholly ruined by their disorders.
Mr.Robert Gorge, SirFerdinando GorgesBrother arrived inPlimouth, and began a Plantation of theMassachusets-bay, having Commission from the Council ofNew-Englandto be general Governour of the Countrey, carrying over one Mr.Morrela Minister, [p. 250.] but being discouraged, he returned forEngland.
A fire atPlimouth, which did considerable dammage, several of the Inhabitants through discontent and casualties removed intoVirginia.
Three thousandEnglishnow upon theBermudusten Forts, and in those ten Forts 50 pieces of Ordnance.
1624.
The number of Magistrates increased to five now atNew-Plimouth.
The first neat Cattle carried over intoNew-EnglandtoNew-Plimouthwas three Heifers and a Bull.
1625.
St.Christophers-Islandplanted now by theEnglish25 leagues in compass, a great many little Rivers, in 17 degrees and 25 minutes.
KingJamesdyed in 1625, and KingCharlesthe first began his RaignMarchthe seven and twentieth.
1627.
The first distribution of Lands amongst the Inhabitants ofNew-Plimouth.
A Colony ofEnglishplanted upon the Island ofBarbados, which in a short time increased to 20000, besidesNegroes.
1628.
Mr.John Endicotarrived inNew-England[p. 251.] with some number of people, and set down first byCape-Ann, at a place called afterwardsGloster, but their abiding place was atSalem, where they built the first Town in theMassachusetsPatent.
TheIndiansat theMassachusets, were at that time by sickness decreased from 30000 to 300.
NevisorMevisplanted now by theEnglish3 or 4000 upon it.
Mr.MortonofMerrimounttaken prisoner by theMassachusets, and sent intoEngland.
1629.
Three ships arrived atSalembringing a great number of passengers fromEngland; infectious diseases amongst them.
Mr.Endicotchosen Governour.
Mr.Higginson, Mr.Skeltonand Mr.BrightMinisters arrived, upon the fift ofAugustwas the first Church in theMassachusetsColony gathered atSalem, from which year to this present year is 45 years, in the compass of these years in this Colony, there hath been gathered forty Churches, and 120 Towns built in all the Colonies ofNew-England.
The Church ofnew-Plimouth, was planted inNew-Englandeight years before others.
The book of Common-prayer pleaded [p. 252.] for, and practised inMassachusetsColony by two of the Patentees, but was at last prohibited by the Authority there.
1630.
The Tenth ofJuly,John WinthorpEsq; and the Assistants arrived inNew-England, with the Patent for theMassachusets, they landed on the North-side ofCharlesRiver, with him went over Mr.Thomas Dudley, Mr.Isaac Johnson, Esquires; Mr.John Wilson, Mr.George Philips, Mr.Maverich(the Father of Mr.Samuel Maverich, one of his Majesties Commissioners) Mr.WarehamMinisters.
The passage of the people in the Eagle, and nine other Vessels toNew-Englandcame to 9500 pounds. The Swine, Goats, Sheep, Neat and Horses cost to transport 12000 pounds, besides the price they cost. TheEaglewas called theArabellain honour of the LadyArabella, wife toIsaac JohnsonEsq; they set down first uponNoddles-Island, the LadyArabellaabode atSalem.
Mr.Isaac Johnsona Magistrate of theMassachusets, and his Lady dyed soon after their arrival.
John WinthorpEsq; chosen Governour, for the remainder of the year, Mr.Thomas Dudleydeputy Governour, Mr.Simon BroadstreetSecretary.
[p. 253.]Charles-town, the first town built.
Mr.HigginsonTeacher ofSalemChurch dyed.
1630.
A very sharp winter inNew-England.
1631.
Capt.John SmithGovernour ofVirginia, and Admiral ofNew-Englandnow dyed inLondon.
John WinthorpEsq; chosen Governour of theMassachusets. Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour.
SirRichard Saltingstallwent forNew-England, set down atWater-town.
Five Churches gathered this year, the first atBostonMr.John WilsonPastor, the second atWater-town, by Mr.Philips, the third atDorchesterby Mr.Maverickand Mr.Wareham, the fourth atRoxburyby Mr.Eliot, the fifth atLinnby Mr.Stephen Batchelertheir first Teacher.
Dr.Wilsongave 1000 pound toNew-England, with which they stored themselves with great Guns.
1632.
John Winthorpchosen Governour, Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour.
SirChristopher Gardinerdescended of the house ofGardinerBishop ofWinchester, Knighted atJerusalemof the Sepulcher, [p. 254.] arrived inNew-Englandwith a comely young woman his Concubine, settled himself in the Bay ofMassachusets, was rigidly used by the Magistrates, and by the Magistrates ofNew-Plimouthto which place he retired.
A terrible cold winter inNew-England.
1633.
Mr.Edward Winslowchosen Governour ofNew-Plimouth.
The number of Magistrates atNew-Plimouthincrease to seven.
An infectious feaver amongst the Inhabitants ofNew-Plimouth, whereof many dyed.
Mr.John Winthorpchosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour.
Mr.Thomas Hooker,Mr. Hainsand Mr.CottonMinisters arrived inNew-Englandall in one ship, and Mr.Stoneand Mr.William Colliera liberal Benefactor to the Colony ofNew-Plimouth.
Mr.John Cottonchosen Teacher of the first Church atBoston.
A Church atCambridgegathered by Mr.Thomas Hookertheir first Pastor.
Great swarms of strange flyes up and down the Countrey, which was a presage of the following mortality.
1634.
[p. 255.] Mr.Thomas Princechosen Governour ofNew-Plimouth.
Mr.Thomas Dudleychosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, and Mr.Roger LudlowDeputy-Governour.
The Countrey now was really placed in a posture of War, to be in readiness at all times.
In the Spring a great sickness among theIndians, by the small pox.
ThePequetsWar with theNarragansets.
Mr.SkeltonPastor to the Church atSalemdyed.
Mr.John Norton, and Mr.Thomas Shepherdarrive inNew-England.
A Church gathered atIpswich, the first Pastor Mr.Nathaniel Ward.
A Church gathered atNewberry.
Capt.Stoneturn’d Pirate, at theDutchplantation.
The cruel Massacre of Capt.Stoneand Capt.NortonatConnecticut-River, by the PequetIndians.
1635.
Mr.John Haineschosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, Mr.Richard BellinghamDeputy Governour.
Mr.Zachary Simsarrived inNew-England, and Mr.Richard Bellingham.
[p. 256.] This year Eleven Ministers arrived inNew-England.
Mr.NortonTeacher atIpswich, Mr.Richard MatherTeacher atDorchester.
SirHenry VainJunior, arrived inNew-England, Mr.Richard Saltingstal, SirRichard Saltingstal’sSon, Mr.Roger Harlackenden, andHugh Peters.
Hugh Peterschosen Pastor ofSalem.
A Church atHartfordin the Colony ofConnecticutnow gathered.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofNew-Plimouth.
Capt.William Gorges, SirFerdinando GorgesNephew sent over Governour of the province ofMain, then called newSommersetshire.
Saturday the 15 ofAugust, an Hurrican or mighty storm of wind and rain, which did much hurt inNew-England.
1636.
SirHenry VaneJunior, Governour of theMassachusetsColony,John WinthorpEsq; Deputy Governour, Mr.Roger Harlackendenleader of their military Forces.
Mr.Edward WinslowaWorcestershireman born, chosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
ConnecticutColony planted.
Mr.John Oldhammurthered in his Barque by theIndiansofBlock-Island.
[p. 257.] A Church gathered atHingham, Mr.Peter Hubbordarrived now inNew-EnglandTeacher atHingham.
Mr.Flint, Mr.Carter, Mr.Walton, Ministers arrived now inNew-England.
Mr.Fenwich, Mr.Partrick, Mr.Nathaniel Rogers, and Mr.Samuel White, arrived now inNew-England.
A General Court held atBostonagainst Mrs.HutchinsontheAmericanJezabel,Augustthe 30. where the opinions and errors of Mrs.Hutchinsonand her Associats 80 errors were condemned.
A Counsel atNew-townabout the same businessOctoberthe second, and atBostonagain.
1637.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofNew-PlimouthColony.
Mr.John Wenthorpchosen Governour ofMassachusetsColony, Mr.Thomas Dudleychosen Deputy Governour.
New-havenColony began now, Mr.Eatonchosen Governour,John DavenportPastor.
Mr.Hopkinsarrived now inNew-England.
A second Church gathered atDedham, Mr.John AllenPastor.
The Pequets wars, in which war theEnglishslew and took prisoners about 700Indians, [p. 258.] amongst which 13 of theirSachemsto the great terror of the Natives, they sent the male children of thePequetsto theBermudus.
This year theAntinomianandFamilisticalerrors were broached in the Countrey, especially atBoston.
A Synod called, which condemned these errors.
A General Court held atNew-townagainst Mrs.Hutchinsonand the rest.
Mrs.Hutchinsonand others banished by the Magistrates of theMassachusetsColony.
A hideous monster born atBostonof one Mrs.Mary Dyer.
SirHenry Vaneand the LordLeereturned forEngland.
The Ministers that went forNew-Englandchiefly in the ten first years, ninety four, of which returned forEnglandtwenty seven, dyed in the Countrey thirty six, yet alive in the Countrey thirty one.
The number of ships that transported passengers toNew-England, in these times was 298 supposed: men, women and children as near as can be ghessed 21200.
TheSpaniardstook the Island ofProvidence, one of the Summer-Islands from the English.
1638.
[p. 259.] Mr.Thomas Princechosen Governour ofnew PlimouthColony.
Mr.John Winthorpchosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour.
A Church now gathered atWaymouth, Mr.GennorPastor, Mr.Newmansucceeded Mr.Thomas Thatcher.
ThreeEnglishmen put to death atPlimouthfor robbing and murthering anIndiannearProvidence.
Junethe second a great and terrible earthquake throughout the Countrey.
Samuel GortonofWarwick-shire, a pestilent seducer, and blasphemous Atheist, the Author of the Sects ofGortinians, banish’dPlimouthplantation, whipt and banished from Road-Island, banisht theMassachusetsColony.
Now they set up a Printing-press atBostonin theMassachusets.
This year came over Mr.William Thompson, Mr.Edmund Brown, Mr.David Frisk.
Mr.John Harvardthe founder ofHarvardColledge atCambridgein theMassachusetsColony, deceased, gave 700 pound to the erecting of it.
1639.
[p. 260.] Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
Mr.John Winthorpchosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour.
Mr.HigginsonTeacher atSalemChurch,Skeltonpastor, and an exhorting Elder. This was the first Church gathered in theMassachusetsColony, and it increased to 43 Churches in joynt Communion with one another, and in these Churches were about 7750 souls.
Mr.Herbert Pelhamnow arrived inNew-England.
A Church gathered atHampton, Mr.Daultonpastor, and Mr.BatchelerTeacher.
Another Church gathered atSalisbury.
Octoberthe Eleventh and Twelfth, theSpanishNavy was set upon by theHollanderin theDowns, they were in all 60 sail, theSpaniardswere beaten.
A very sharp winter inNew-England.
1640.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
Mr.Thomas Dudleychosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, and Mr.Richard BellinghamDeputy Governour.
[p. 261.] Civil Wars began inEngland.
Mr.HuetMinister arrived inNew-England, Mr.Peckand Mr.Saxton.
A Church gathered atBraintree, Mr.Wheelrightpastor.
Mr.Henry Dunsterarrived inNew-England.
1641.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
Mr.Richard Bellinghamchosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, Mr.John EndicotDeputy.
A Church gathered atGlocesterin theMassachusetsColony.
A sharp winter inNew-England, the harbours and salt bayes frozen over so as passable for Men, Horses, Oxen and Carts five weeks.
1642.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
Mr.John Winthorpchosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony,John EndicotEsq; Deputy Governour.
This Spring Cowes and Cattle fell from 22 pound a Cow, to six, seven and eight pound a Cow of a sudden.
A Church now gathered atWoeburnin theMassachusetsColony.
[p. 262.] Thirteen able Ministers now at this time innew-PlimouthJurisdiction.
Harvard-Colledge founded with a publick Library.
Ministers bred inNew-England, and (excepting about 10) inHarvard-Colledge, one hundred thirty two; of which dyed in the Countrey Ten, now living eighty one, removed toEnglandforty one.JuneWarwickParliament Admiral.
1643.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour of thenew-PlimouthColony.
Mr.John Winthorpchosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, Mr.John EndicotDeputy Governour.
May19. the first Combination of the four united Colonies,viz.Plimouth,Massachusets,Connecticut, andnew-haven.
1644.
Mr.Edward Winslowchosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
John EndicotEsq; chosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony,John WinthorpEsq; Deputy Governour.
A Church gathered atHaveril. Mr.Roger Harlackendindyed about this time.
A Church gathered atReadinginNew-England.
A Church gathered atWenham, both in theMassachusetsColony.
[p. 263.] The Town ofEasthamerected now by some inPlimouth.
1645.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
Mr.Thomas Dudleychosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, and Mr.John WinthorpDeputy Governour, Mr.John Endicotmajor General.
A Church gathered atSpringfield.
1646.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
Mr.John Winthorpchosen Governour of theMassachusets, Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy and Mr.John Endicotmajor General.
Two Suns appeared towards the latter end of the year.
This year they drew up a body of Laws for the well ordering of their Commonwealth (as they termed it) printed in 1648.
Three men of War arrived innew-Plimouthharbour under the Command of Capt.Thomas Cromwell, richly laden, a mutiny amongst the Sea-men, whereby one man was killed.
The second Synod atCambridgetouching the duty and power of magistrates in matters of Religion.
[p. 264.] Secondly, the nature and power of Synods.
Mr.John Eliotfirst preached to theIndiansin their Native language, the principal Instruments of converting theIndians, Mr.John EliotSenior, Mr.John EliotJunior, Mr.Thomas Mayhew, Mr.Pierson, Mr.Brown, Mr.James, and Mr.Cotton.
1647.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
Mr.John Winthorpchosen Governour of theMassachusetsColony, Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour, and Mr.John EndicotMajor General.
Now Mr.Thomas Hookerpastor of the Church atHertforddyed.
TheTartarsover-runChina.
1648.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-PlimouthColony.
John Winthorpchosen Governour of theMassachusetscolony, Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour, Mr.John Endicotmajor General.
A Church gathered atAndover.
A Church gathered atMaldenMr.Sarjantpastor.
A second Church gathered atBoston.
A third Synod atCambridgepublishing the platform of Discipline.
[p. 265.]Jan.30. KingCharlesthe first murdered.
Charlesthe Second began his Raign.
Their Laws in theMassachusetscolony printed.
1649.
John WinthorpEsq; Governour of theMassachusetscolonyMarchthe 26 deceased.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-Plimouth.
Mr.John Endicotchosen Governour of theMassachusetscolony.
Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour, Mr.Gibbonsmajor General.
An innumerable Company ofCaterpillarsin some parts ofNew-Englanddestroyed the fruits of the Earth.
Augustthe 25 Mr.Thomas ShepherdPastor ofCambridgeChurch dyed.
Mr.Phillipsalso dyed this year.
1650.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-Plimouthcolony.
Mr.Thomas Dudleychosen Governour of theMassachusetscolony, Mr.John EndicotDeputy Governour, Mr.Gibbonsmajor General.
A great mortality amongst children this year inNew-England.
1651.
[p. 266.] Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-Plimouthcolony.
Mr.John Endicotchosen Governour of theMassachusetscolony, Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour, Mr.Gibbonsmajor General.
The CityBilbototally cover’d with waters for 15 days, 16 foot above the tops of the highest houses, the loss was very much to the whole Kingdom, there being their stock of dryed fish and dryed Goat the general dyet ofSpain.
Barbadossurrendred to the Parliament, its longitude 322, latitude 13 degrees, 17 or 18 miles in compass.
Hugh Petersand Mr.Wells, andJohn Bakerreturned intoEngland.
1652.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-Plimouthcolony.
Mr.John Endicotchosen Governour of theMassachusetscolony, Mr.Thomas DudleyDeputy Governour, Mr.Gibbonsmajor General.
John CottonTeacher ofBostonChurch dyed, a Comet was seen at the time of his sickness hanging overNew England, which went out soon after his death.
[p. 267.] The Spirits that took Children inEngland, said to be set awork first by the Parliament, andHugh Petersas chief Agent, Actor or Procurer.
1653.
Oliver CromwellUsurped the Title of ProtectorDecemberthe Sixteenth.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-Plimouthcolony.
Mr.Thomas Dudleychosen Governour of theMassachusetscolony, Mr.John EndicotDeputy Governour, Mr.Gibbonsmajor General.
Mr.Thomas DudleyGovernour of theMassachusetscolony dyed, aged about 77 years at his house atRoxebury,July31.
A great fire atBostoninNew-England.
1654.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-Plimouthcolony.
Mr.BellinghamGovernour,EndicotDeputy.
Major GeneralGibbonsdyed this year.
1655.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-Plimouthcolony. Mr.John EndicotGovernour of theMassachusets,BellinghamDeputy.
Jamaicataken by theEnglish.
1656.
[p. 268.] GeneralMountaguetakethSpanishprizes.
Mr.William Bradfordchosen Governour ofnew-Plimouthcolony, Mr.John EndicotGovernour of theMassachusets, Mr.Francis WillowbyDeputy.
1657.
Mr.Thomas Princechosen Governour ofnew-Plimouthcolony.
Mr.William Bradfordnow dyed. Mr.John EndicotGovernour,BellinghamDeputy.
Mr.Theophilus EatonGovernour ofNew-havencolony dyed.
Fifth monarchy-men rebell.
The Quakers arrive atnew-Plimouth.
1658.
Oliver CromwelldyedSeptemberthe third.
Richard Cromwellset up.
Mr.Thomas Princechosen Governour ofnew-Plimouthcolony.
Mr.John Endicotchosen Governour of theMassachusets,BellinghamDeputy.
A great Earth-quake inNew-England.