By Natural Philosopher Mike Prestwood
Timeline Story

R.W. Ordained Minister in the Church of England

R.W. Ordained Minister in the Church of England

Story Reference Date: 01/01/1629 12:00 am

In 1629 Roger was ordained a minister in the Church of England and was invited to become the family chaplain in the grand home of Sir William Masham at Otes in the county of Essex. Many Puritan leaders lived in Essex and were struggling against a growing number of restrictions from the new King Charles I. Many of the Puritans that traveled to New England emigrated from Essex during this time.

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