John Webster (governor)
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John Webster (bef August 16, 1590 – April 5, 1661) was an early colonial settler of New England, serving one term as governor of the Colony of Connecticut in 1656.
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John Webster | |
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Governor of the Colony of Connecticut | |
In office 1656–1657 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Welles |
Succeeded by | John Winthrop Jr. |
Deputy Governor of the Colony of Connecticut | |
In office 1655–1655 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Welles |
Succeeded by | Thomas Welles |
Personal details | |
Born | bef. August 16, 1590 Cossington, Leicestershire, England |
Died | April 5, 1661(1661-04-05) (aged 70) Hadley, Massachusetts Bay Colony |
Spouse |
Agnes Smith (m. 1609) |
Children | 9 |
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