Notes for: John THROCKMORTON, Sr.

John Throckmorton Sr. and his wife, Rebecca, and their two children sailed from England on the ship named Lyon and arrived in Massachusetts on February 5, 1631. John Sr. was a merchant and owned sailing vessels that traveled between Rhode Island and Virginia. He held important positions in Rhode Island such as treasurer, committeeman, and more. John was adventurous, and as a result, he participated in establishing settlements in Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey.