Professor Christopher Jones, Jr.
In 1620, the Mayflower under the command of Master Christopher Jones Jr. (c. 1570 – c. 5 March 1622) set sail from Plymouth, England on its historic pilgrimage.
Who arrived on the Mayflower?
There were a total of 102 people on board the Mayflower, including both non-separatists and the 37 members of the Leiden congregation who would become known as the Pilgrims. There were 74 males and 28 females total; 13 separate families had 18 servants listed.
Captain Christopher Jones’s final resting place, please.
The Jones, Christopher
| Birth | It was the year 1570 and the location was Harwich in the Tendring District of Essex, England. |
|---|---|
| Death | Rotherhithe, London Borough of Southwark, Greater London, England; March 4, 1622 (aged 51-52) |
| Burial | St. Mary’s Churchyard, Rotherhithe, Southwark, Greater London, England |
| Gravesite Registration Card | Source: 7700823 |
Who were the leaders on the Mayflower?
Before setting foot on land, Pilgrim leaders like William Bradford and William Brewster drew up the Mayflower Compact to settle their differences and maintain unity.
Who was the first person off the Mayflower?
Myles Standish, John Alden, and William Bradford were among the original Mayflower passengers, and today their descendants number in the tens of millions across the United States and beyond.
Who exactly was the Pilgrims’ leader?
Colonial American Patriot William Bradford
William Brewster, the leader of the group, John Carver, Edward Winslow, and William Bradford, the first governors of Plymouth Colony; John Alden, the assistant governor; and Myles Standish, a professional soldier and military advisor, were also on board. These men are now known as the Pilgrim Fathers.
What 3 ships did the Pilgrims sail on?
Imagine yourself 400 years ago, when in December 1606 the Susan Constant, the Discovery, and the Godspeed all left England bound for the New World.
Where is the Mayflower ship now?
This multi-year restoration of the Mayflower II, which is owned by Plimoth Plantation and housed at Mystic Seaport’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard, is being carried out with the help of the National Park Service. The wooden ship, which is 60 years old, is being restored over the course of several years, with completion expected in 2019.
