Someone already answered this question but Lord Calvert founded Maryland as a safe heaven for Roman Catholics, he tolerated other forms of Christainty.
No the first Maryland colonists even stopped off in Jamestown for supplies before they continued on to their new home.
puritans
The first settlers in Maryland were the Puritans.
Maryland was founded in 1634.
maryland
Maryland was founded by Lord Calvert for Catholics.
it was founded by English puritans
Maryland was originally founded in England
The state of Maryland was originally a Catholic colony.
Boston
Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maryland were all founded on the basis of religious freedom. Massachusetts by the Puritans, Pennsylvania by the Quakers, and Maryland by the Catholics.
Puritans
Maryland was founded in 1634.