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Josiah Winslow (c. 1623 in Plymouth Colony – 1680 in Marshfield, Plymouth Colony) was the 13th Governor of Plymouth Colony. In records of the time, historians also name him Josias Winslow, and modern writers have carried that name forward.
Josiah Winslow (born c. 1629, Plymouth colony [now Plymouth, Mass., U.S.]—died December 18, 1680, Marshfield, Plymouth colony) was a British-American military leader and governor of the Plymouth colony who established the colony’s first public school.
Josiah Winslow was the first native-born governor of Plymouth Colony, serving from 1673 to 1680. He also participated in the New England Confederation and the King Philip's War.
Life in England: Josiah Winslow was the youngest child of Edward and Magdalen (Oliver/Ollyver) Winslow of Droitwich, Worcestershire. Life in New England: Josiah Winslow arrived in Plymouth in 1631, sent by the colony’s investors to keep accounts.
Learn about Josiah Winslow, the son of a Plymouth Colony governor who became its military commander and governor himself. Find out his biography, achievements, and related content in Oxford Reference.
5 de jun. de 2023 · Elected the first American-born governor of Plymouth Colony in 1673, Winslow's volatile relationship with the Wampanoag leader did nothing to quell the tensions which exploded into King Philip's War in 1675. Winslow was appointed Commander of the New England forces.
Josiah Winslow was the son of Edward Winslow, a Mayflower passenger and Plymouth Colony governor. He was also a commander in King Philip's War and a governor of Plymouth Colony until his death in 1680.
