Roger Williams

Roger Williams Roger Williams ... A Brief Biography Drypoint etching, 1936, by Arthur W. Heintzelman, commemorating the tercentennial of the founding of Rhode Island by Roger Williams. Courtesy of Roger Williams University Archives. ROGER WILLIAMS was born in London, circa 1604, the give-and-take of James and Alice (Pemberton) Williams. James, the son of Mark and Agnes (Audley) Williams was a "merchant edit out" (an importer and trader) and probably a man of some importance.

His will, proved 19 November 1621, left, in addition to bequests to his "loving wife, Alice," to his sons, Sydrach, Roger and Robert, and to his daughter Catherine, money and prize to the poor in various sections of London. The will of Alice (Pemberton) Williams was admitted to probate 26 January 1634. Among other bequests, she left the sum of Ten Pounds yearly for 20 years to her son, Roger Williams, "now beyond the seas." She further provided that if Roger predeceased her, &qu...If you want to stop a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com

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