John Mason (governor)

Not to be confused with John Mason (colonist) or Charles Mason.

John Mason
2nd Proprietary Governor Cuper's Cove
In office
1615–1621
MonarchJames I
Preceded byJohn Guy
Succeeded byRobert Hayman
Personal details
Born1586 (1586)
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Died1635 (aged 48–49)
St Stephens church, Bristol
Known fornaming New Hampshire

Captain John Mason (1586–1635) was an English sailor and colonist who was instrumental to the establishment of various settlements in colonial America and is considered to be the 'Founder of New Hampshire'.

Mason was born in 1586 at King's Lynn, Norfolk, and educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge.

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