John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges were English colonizers and adventurers in the early 17th century. Mason was granted land in New England, leading to the establishment of the Province of New Hampshire, while Gorges played a significant role in the founding of the Province of Maine. Both were pivotal figures in early colonial ventures, seeking to expand English influence in North America. Their efforts laid the groundwork for later settlements and developments in the region.
Ferdinando Gorges and John Mason were both out to establish colonies and whatnot, as was the fad of the time. Gorges ended up splitting land with Mason...Gorges obtained Maine and Mason established New Hampshire.
Captain John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges
Sir Ferdinando Gorges had Maine and John Mason governed New Hampshire.
Sir Ferdinando Gorges
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Captain John Mason for New Hampshire and Sir Ferdinando Gorges for Maine.
In 1622, Mason and Sir Ferdinando Gorges received a patent from the Council for New England for all the territory lying between the Merrimack and Kennebec rivers.
Ferdinando Gorges was born in 1565.
Ferdinando Gorges died in 1647.
John Popham and Sir Ferdinando Gorges
John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges established the colony of New Hampshire in the early 17th century. They were granted a charter in 1622, which allowed them to settle and govern the region. The colony was part of efforts to expand English influence in North America and eventually became one of the original thirteen colonies.
Ferdinando Gorges.