William Trevore (abt. 1600)

Died [date unknown] in England [uncertain]

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Biography

"There were allso other 2. seamen hired to stay a year here in the country, William Trevore, and one Ely. But when their time was out, they both returned."^[1]

Estimated birth 20 years before Mayflower sailing.

There is some speculation that Trevore was in New England in 1619 and 1650.^[2]

"I Wm. Trevour &c that "Thompsons Island" is "the" formerly called "Island of Trevour" which I took possession of in 1619 and declared the same (as the effect of my proceedings) to Mr. David Tompson of London; on which information the said T. obtained a grant and patten for peaceable and quiet possession of sd island to him and heirs forever:--I being in the Company's service at the said time. To this I testify on oath 27 of 2d mo 1650."^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Bradford, William. History of Plymouth Plantation. (Boston:1856) p. 450
2. ↑ Robert Charles Anderson, "William Trevore",The Pilgrim Migration: Immigrants to Plymouth Colony 1620-1633, Boston, New England Historic Genelogical Society 2004 P. 466
3. ↑ "Four Depositions relating to Thompson's Island." New England Historical and Genealogical Register 9:248. link Archive.org

• Bradford, William, 1590-1657. Of Plimoth Plantation: manuscript, 1630-1650. State Library of Massachusetts "List of Mayflower Passengers." In Bradford's Hand.
• Mayflower Society - Passengers Who Died With No Known Descent

Acknowledgments

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