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John Mason named the state of New Hampshire. He was granted a land charter in 1629 for a region that included parts of present-day New Hampshire, which he named in honor of the county of Hampshire in England. Mason's influence was significant in the early settlement and development of the area.

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What were george mason's siblings named?

George Mason had several siblings, including two brothers, named Joseph and John Mason, and at least four sisters, whose names include Mary, Elizabeth, and Anne Mason. The Mason family was prominent in Virginia, and George Mason's relationships with his siblings influenced his views on property rights and governance. However, detailed records of all his siblings' names are limited.


Who was the person that wanted Michigan to become a state?

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Did John Mason find New Hampshire or did John Winthrop?

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Why did john mason come to America?

John Mason went to the America because his wife Ezabell Ricardoma was sent there to repopulate Maine. Yet Mason grew jealous and went there to take her back, and in the process set up a colony in a new land, which he named: New Hampshire after his king.