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William Chesebrough

1594 – 1667

American merchant

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About William Chesebrough

Lived 1594 – 1667 (aged 72–73).

William Chesebrough (c.1594–1667) was a farmer and trader in the colonies of Massachusetts and Connecticut. He was one of the four co-founders of Stonington, Connecticut, along with Thomas Stanton, Thomas Miner, and Walter Palmer.

Chesebrough came to America in 1630 in the party accompanying John Winthrop. He was elected constable in Boston in 1634. In 1640 he moved to Braintree, Massachusetts. In 1649 he moved to the head of the Wequetequock Cove in present-day Stonington.

Chesebrough and his wife Anna are buried in Stonington at the Wequetequock Cemetery.

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Born
1594
Birth century
Died
1667
Also known as
William Chesebrough (Cheeseborough)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Chesebrough?

American merchant

When was William Chesebrough born?

William Chesebrough was born in 1594.

When did William Chesebrough die?

William Chesebrough died in 1667.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Chesebrough

· Wikidata: Q8006758

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