Roger Williams, Providence, R.I.
(1602-3ish to 1683)
The Founding Father of the American Founding Fathers!
- The start of checks and balances.
- Roger Williams
- May 6, 1682.
A Man 400 Years Ahead of his Time
Why Roger Williams?
“Everyone who strives to do scholarly work, even if just for themselves, should pick one historical figure and make them part of their journey. Well, that’s what I think. I think this also includes reading as many biographies and original writings as possible. I chose Roger Williams, partially because he is my 10th great grandpa, and partially because he was truly a man 400 years ahead of his time. I’ve read everything he wrote, most of the early biographies, and some of the newer ones.” –Michael Alan Prestwood, 2012.
No Kings Has Deep Historical Roots
Roger Williams was a 17th Century Separatist
Read Text of 1643 Patent for Providence Plantations
Parable of the Ship by Roger Williams, 1655
Roger Williams Biography and Dedication to the Freedom of Conscience
No Kings Has Deep Historical Roots
Recent protests reflect the timeless struggle to limit power and oppression using checks and balances.
Roger Williams was a 17th Century Separatist
Explore the use of this term over the centuries.
Alice Pemberton Bio (1564-1634); Mother of Roger Williams of Providence
Biography: Alice Pemberton at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. She was the mother of Roger Williams of Providence, Rhode Island. Birth: 1564 1578: Grandpa Stokes dies Alice’s