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John Endecott (1588 – 1665) “Celebrating His Arrival at Naumkeag”

John Endecott (1588 – 1665) “Celebrating His Arrival at Naumkeag”. Some of His Early Exploits, Being Chosen, His Voyage to the Mass Bay in 1628 and Beyond. John Endecott. 1665 Boston – Original Portrait Artist Unknown

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John Endecott (1588 – 1665) “Celebrating His Arrival at Naumkeag”

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  1. John Endecott(1588 – 1665)“Celebrating His Arrival at Naumkeag” Some of His Early Exploits, Being Chosen, His Voyage to the Mass Bay in 1628 and Beyond

  2. John Endecott • 1665 Boston – Original Portrait • Artist Unknown • Commonwealth Copy

  3. Captain John Endecott • “Captain” • See article: The Military History of John Endecott

  4. Being Chosen • Some of his leadership qualities extracted from various historical sources [1] 1. Good Intellectual Endowments 2. Fearless and Independent Spirit 3. Best Man to Manage and Revitalize 4. A Wise and Strong Manager 5. A Man of Character and Sterling Integrity

  5. Some Leadership Qualities of John Endecott 6. Of Courage Bold, Undaunted, Yet Sociable and of a Cheerful Spirit, Loving and Austere 7. Intrepid and Successful Leader 8. Energy and Firmness 9. Zealous Puritan _________________________________________ 1 Harmon, Gordon S. Endecott-Endicott Family History Research Series and Documented Records Collection. Volume XVI, Collection of the Evidence on the First Governor in the Massachusetts Bay.

  6. John Endecott • Departure from Weymouth, England June 20, 1628 Inscription

  7. The Trip –Voyage on the Abigail Council remains in London – Captain Endecott “leads” the way

  8. His Arrival • September 6, 1628 • Chosen as Governor by London’s Plantation in the Massachusetts Bay - “New England Company” – 2nd Letter from Matthew Craddock May 28, 1629 “We at an ample Court assembled, elected and established you, Captain John Endecott, to the place of present Governor in our Plantation there” Endicott Charter • Winthrop in 1630 – Cambridge Agreement (MBC)

  9. Cutting of the King’s Ensign 1634 1. John Winthrop’s reaction 2. Salem Militia reaction

  10. East Regiment, Salem Militia • Colonel John Endecott appointed December 13, 1636 • First Sergeant Major General of the MBC 1645-1646 • Major General 1645-1649

  11. Expedition to Block Island – 1636 and the Pequot War – 1637

  12. Formation of the Colonial Militia • Charter of the Military Company of Massachustts – January 15, 1638 History of the US National Guard (State Militia)

  13. Training of the Salem Militia • The Common - Salem, MA

  14. Service as Governor of the MBC • 1628 -1629 • 1644 • 1649 • 1651-1653 • 1655-1664 (1655 his removal to Boston) Longer than any Governor in MA history!!!!!

  15. John Endecott’s Home in Boston • Removal from Salem to Boston in 1655 • “Cotton Hill” Now Pemberton Square

  16. His Death • 1665 • Buried in Tomb # 189 at the Granary Burial Ground – Boston, MA “UNMARKED GRAVE” Plans for the Future

  17. John Endecott Memorial Boston, MA • The Governor’s signature

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