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Josiah Winslow

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Josiah Winslow c.1629-1680, American governor of Plymouth Colony, b. Plymouth, Mass.; son of Edward Winslow. Educated at Harvard, he was an assistant of the Plymouth Colony (1657-73) and then governor (1673-80), the first native-born governor of any American colony. Winslow also served (1658-72) as the Plymouth commissioner to the New England Confederation and as commander in chief of the colonial forces in King Philip's War in 1675. Author not available, WINSLOW, JOSIAH. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Winslow, Josiah
Winslow, Josiah (1629?–1680) colonial military leader...the governor of Plymouth Colony, Josiah Winslow became its military commander in 1659...When King Philip's War began in 1675, Winslow was chosen commander in chief of the militia... Read more

Josiah Winslow
...colonial governor of Plymouth colony (1673–80) and established its first public school. In King Philip's War he was commander in chief of the confederation's military forces (1675–76). Josiah Winslow Josiah Winslow Josiah Winslow Read more

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	Colonial-era slippers reunited at Plymouth museum ; ...Pelham at her wedding in London to Josiah Winslow in 1651 has finally met its match...The most important thing about Josiah," Behrens said, "is that he was...Pelham, Esq. and wife of Josiah Winslow, governor and leader of the N.E... Read more
	HANSON - COMMUNITY PROFILE ; HISTORY In 1662, Maj. Josiah Winslow of Marshfield and 34 others bought most of what is now Hanson and part of Pembroke from the Wampanoag Indians. An original boundary... Read more
	HANSON COMMUNITY PROFILE ; HISTORY In 1662, Maj. Josiah Winslow of Marshfield and 34 others bought most of what is now Hanson and part of Pembroke from the Wampanoag Indians. An original boundary... Read more
	A GHOSTLY PRESENCE IN HISTORIC HOMES ; ...Porter, resident director of the historic Winslow House in Marshfield, said she has heard...understood. According to Porter, Penelope Winslow was the wife of Governor Josiah Winslow. After their marriage in 1651, she and...Penelope moved in with her son at the Winslow House, known in those ... Read more
	Golf ; ...Foxcroft Acad.: Tony Gabarro 36, Josiah Richards 41, Matt Brown 38...B boys at Arrowhead, par 72 Winslow (319): Jeff Browne 76, Matt...to MPA Team Golf Tournament: Winslow, Waterville, Rockland Qualifiers...Golf Tournament: Matt Loubier (Winslow), Jeff Browne (Winslow), Doug... Read more
	Electrical fire damages historic house; Family homeless; firefighters save Scottish terrier ; ...at 91 Old Colony Lane, owned by William and Dorothy MacMullen, around 12:30 p.m. The house is known as the Josiah Winslow House. Winslow was one of Marshfield's first residents and was thought to have built his house in the 1640s. However, Cynthia... Read more
	BIRTHS ; ...daughter, Alexis Blair, Nov. 10. Cassandra and Ryan Fox, Winslow, Ind., daughter, Ava Jordan, Nov. 10. Jamie Harding, Tell...HOSPITAL Jeanne and Chris Winiger, Evansville, son, Carston Josiah, Nov. 14. Jodi and Shannon Yarbrough, Evansville, son, Tanner...Owensville, Ind., son, Alex JohnNov. 14. Kelly and ... Read more
	Prep box scores - basketball ; ...Brady McDermott 3, Cal Kiburz 11, Mike Wennekamp 20, Josiah Polito 2. Totals - 22 4-7 53. Beckman (66) - Jason...None. Technical fouls - None. Stockton 25, Lena-Winslow 13 Lena-Winslow (13) - Brad Edler 4, Alex Benters 3, Josh Lower 6... Read more
	Pardilla leads Bangor by Lawrence for third straight ; WINSLOW - Dave Pardilla scored two goals and Nate Lewis and Joey Seccareccia added a goal and two assists each as Bangor beat Lawrence...pace Dexter's victory. Ethan Woodman chipped in 12 points for the Tigers. Ian Champeon led Foxcroft Academy with 18 points. Josiah Richard tallied 16 and Jason Gould 12. Foxcroft ... Read more
	Shorey, Curtis help Hermon tip Old Town ; HERMON - Jason Shorey scored off a Josiah Curtis pass with about nine minutes left in the game to help...Brandi Winters and Nina Bous each had a goal. Sadie Beardsworth, Winslow Brokaw, Rachel Wardwell, and Simone Crowe all helped with assists... Read more

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