| John Saunders | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor of Wessagusset Colony | |
| In office c. October 1622 – March 1623 | |
| Monarch | James VI and I |
| Preceded by | Richard Greene |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1590 England |
| Occupation | Politician, Sailor, Planter |
John Weeke Saunders (c. 1590 – June 1670), also known as John Sanders, was an English politician, sailor, settler, and planter, who served as the Governor of Wessagusset Colony from 1622 to 1623. He came to the settlement as a member of Thomas Weston's company.
Wessagusset Colony
Saunders accompanied Thomas Weston and his company in his expedition to Wessagusset, arriving there during the July of 1622. Later, upon the death of Richard Greene in October, who was the Governor of Wessagusset Colony, Saunders assumed his position. He remained in the rank for about five months prior to the colony's dissolution.
References
- "Founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony" (PDF).
- ^ Mass.), Weymouth Historical Society (Weymouth (1923). History of Weymouth, Massachusetts: Published by the Weymouth Historical Society, Howard H. Joy, President. Under Direction of the Town. Wright & Potter printing Company. pp. 610–611. ISBN 978-0-598-43114-1.
- "A General History of New England" Page 72, 1898
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