Roger Williams, Providence, R.I.
(1602-3ish to 1683)
The Founding Father of the American Founding Fathers!
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.
Stories: Big Bang Evolution World History Philosophy Science Futurism
TIMELINE STORY
- 1644
- The start of checks and balances.
No Kings Has Deep Historical Roots
Was the richest person in history an African just before colonial slavery?
Was Roger Williams a Separatist?
Download or read PDF The Bloody Tenant of Persecution by Roger Williams
Read Text of 1643 Patent for Providence Plantations
Roger Williams Timeline
Roger Williams Gallery
Parable of the Ship by Roger Williams, 1655
Roger Williams Biography and Dedication to the Freedom of Conscience
Read Text of 1643 Patent for Providence Plantations
Roger Williams created the first democracy in America in 1643. The first TRUE democracy in #ColonialAmerica. From the Patent for Providence Plantations charter: “…full Power
Read Text of The 1663 Royal Charter of Rhode Island
This is not an analysis of the Royal Charter as it applies to previous or later charters, or the U.S. Constitution. The goal of this
Read PDF: New England’s Memorial by Nathaniel Morton, published 1669.
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