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John Mason (governor)

1586–1635 · 17th century · Also known as Captain John Mason of New Hampshire

John Mason was an English sea captain and colonial promoter who governed the Newfoundland colony at Cuper's Cove from 1615 to about 1621. In 1622 he and Sir Ferdinando Gorges received the land between the Merrimack and Kennebec rivers, and after they divided it in 1629 Mason took the western part, naming it New Hampshire after his home county. He died in 1635 without visiting it.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Province of Maine Province of New Hampshire

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). John Mason (governor). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/john-mason-governor
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