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John Endecott in Massachusetts Bay abt. 1628

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John Endecott in Massachusetts Bay abt. 1628

Posted: 9 Aug 2005 5:07PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Endecott
At this point the men chose to change the name of the plantation to “Merrymount.” William Bradford records that shortly after the period of “great licentiousness” Morton was recalled to England and the plantation was sold by Wollaston. The new owner, John Endecott, renamed the plantation Mount Dagon. His first act as the new owner was to cut down the maypole.


I am not related to these people, just passing on this information, which comes from an essay titled "Wickedness Breaks Forth." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.loyno.edu/~history/journal/1999-2000/Chehardy.htm

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