How to Pronounce Roger Conant (colonist)
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Apr 09, 1592 England, United Kingdom Died on 01 Jan 1679 (aged 86)
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About Roger Conant Colonist
- Roger Conant (c.
- April 1592 – November 19, 1679) was an American colonist and salter credited for establishing the communities of Salem, Peabody, and Danvers, Massachusetts (Peabody and Danvers were part of Salem during his lifetime). Conant arrived at Plymouth Colony from London in 1623, where he became associated with Puritan opposition and subsequently led the settlement to outlying areas, including the site of an ancient Native American village and trading center, which would later become Salem. Conant's leadership provided the stability to survive the first two years, but John Endecott, one of the new arrivals, replaced him by order of the Massachusetts Bay Company.
- Conant graciously stepped aside and was granted 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land in compensation. Conant died in Beverly, Massachusetts on November 19, 1679.
