Part I

Leaving England

1. I.1Rev. John Robinsonc. 1576-1625Theological founder of the Pilgrim movement, pastor of the Separatist congregation at Leiden (1609-1625) that became the Mayflower Pilgrims. He died in Leiden before the crossing, but his church became Plymouth Colony.
2. I.2The Mayflower1620-1621102 passengers, 66 days at sea, and the founding of Plymouth Colony. Four of the family's ancestors were aboard.
3. I.3Tristram Coffinc. 1605–1681Founder of Nantucket. Led the nine original purchasers who bought the island in 1659 for £30 and two beaver hats. First Chief Magistrate of Nantucket.

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