Roger Williams. he was a minister in Salem, Massachusetts and then founded Providence, Rhode Island.
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who settled Providence
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Roger Williams and Anne HutchinsonBP
Providence Plantations was the colony he founded.
New Providence, PA was likely named after Providence, Rhode Island, which was settled by Roger Williams in the 17th century and became a symbol of religious freedom and tolerance. The name "Providence" conveys the idea of divine guidance or care, which may have been significant to the founders of New Providence, PA.
Roger Williams was part of a religous group called the puritans who settled there in 1628. he was expelled for dissent and later settled providence. he then joined anne hutchinson to form rhode island
Roger Williams was part of a religous group called the puritans who settled there in 1628. he was expelled for dissent and later settled providence. he then joined anne hutchinson to form rhode island
Roger Williams was part of a religous group called the puritans who settled there in 1628. he was expelled for dissent and later settled providence. he then joined anne hutchinson to form rhode island
Basically he means the God (providence) provided the continent for the United States to take (manifest) as part of its destiny. That it was meant to be settled no matter who or what is there.
Rhode Island was settled by religious exiles from Massachusetts, including Roger Williams, who founded Providence in 1636. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
Basically he means the God (providence) provided the continent for the United States to take (manifest) as part of its destiny. That it was meant to be settled no matter who or what is there.