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John Mason (October 1600 – January 30, 1672) was an English-born settler, soldier, commander and Deputy Governor of the Connecticut Colony. Mason was best known for leading a group of Puritan settlers and Indian allies on a combined attack on a Pequot Fort in an event known as the Mystic Massacre.
John Mason led English, Mohegan, and Narragansett warriors in an attack on the main fortified Pequot village on the site of modern-day Mystic, Connecticut. The Pequot were surprised but quickly mounted a spirited defense that almost led to an English defeat.
Aug 24, 2016 · John Mason, 1586–1635, founder of New Hampshire, b. England. After serving (1615–21) as governor of Newfoundland, he and Sir Ferdinando Gorges received (1622) a patent from the Council for New England for all the territory lying between the Merrimack and Kennebec rivers.
Facts about John Mason. The following facts about John Mason (1586–1635) provide interesting facts and an overview and description of the life and times and his involvement in the early colonization of America, New England and New Hampshire.
John Mason, c.1600–1672, was an American colonial military commander, born in England. He was an army officer before emigrating (c.1630) to Massachusetts and then (1635) to Windsor, Conn.
Feb 21, 2023 · John Mason was the quintessential school teacher and headmaster — a real-life Mr Chips who also reported a happy and fulfilling family, married to Anjali (Sapru) and the father of Neel and Dia. For me, he was an affectionate and adopted younger brother to my father Neil, with whom he shared so much.
May 20, 2023 · Mason, John (c. 1600-Jan. 30, 1672), colonial soldier and magistrate, was born in England and saw service in the Low Countries. Soon after coming to Dorchester, Massachusetts he was assigned military duties. Later he was colonial Connecticut's first, and during his life, chief military figure.
