Governor John Winthrop^1,2 (M)
b. 12 January 1587/88, d. 26 March 1649, #6609
Pedigree

     Governor John Winthrop was born on 12 January 1587/88 in Edwardstone, Suffolk, England.² He was the son of Adam Winthrop and Anne Browne.² Governor John Winthrop married first Mary Forth, daughter of John Forth of Great stambridge Co. Essex, on 16 April 1605 in Great Stambridge, Essex, England.² Governor John Winthrop married second Thomasine Clopton, daughter of William Clopton of Castleins, near Groton, on 6 December 1615 in Groton, England.² Governor John Winthrop married third Margaret Tyndale, daughter of Sir John Tyndale of Great Maplested, Essex, on 29 April 1618 in Great Maplestead, Essex, England.² Governor John Winthrop married forth Martha Rainsborough, daughter of William Rainsborough, after 20 December 1647.² Governor John Winthrop died on 26 March 1649 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, at age 61 survived by Martha Rainsborough.²
     Governor John Winthrop is described in The Great Migration Begins.² Governor John Winthrop became a widower with the death of his wife, Thomasine Clopton on 8 December 1616.² Governor John Winthrop immigrated in 1630 to in Boston, (now Suffolk County), Massachusetts Bay Colony.² He was titled Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630.² He became a widower with the death of his wife, Margaret Tyndale on 14 June 1647 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.¹ Governor John Winthrop and Elizabeth Feake were Great Niece related.¹ Governor John Winthrop is not a descendant of Royalty sufficient proof of alleged royl ancestry is lacking, royal ancestry is through his 2nd wife Thomasine Clopton and his 3rd wife Margaret Tyndale.¹

Last Edited=30 Oct 2002