John Endecott
Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony (1600-1664) · United States · On the map · Politicians
John Endecott, regarded as one of the Fathers of New England, was the longest-serving governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, which became the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He served a total of 16 years, including most of the last 15 years of his life.
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The Endicott Pear Tree in 1997
Illustration by Howard Pyle showing Endecott defacing the English flag. Pyle has incorrectly depicted the flag as a Union Jack, when the flag at the time only contained Saint George's Cross.
Engraving depicting Endecott's men landing on Block Island
Mary Dyer being led to the gallows in 1660 (painting by Howard Pyle)
Portrait of Charles II, c. 1653
Endecott descendant William Crowninshield EndicottAbout this person
When not serving as governor, he was involved in other elected and appointed positions from 1628 to 1665 except for the single year of 1634.
