Roger Conant
(1592-1679)
Died aged c. 87
Wikidata WikipediaRoger Conant (c. 9 April 1592 – November 19, 1679) was an English colonist and drysalter credited for establishing the communities of Salem, Peabody, Beverly and Danvers, Massachusetts (Peabody, Beverly and Danvers were part of Salem during his lifetime). Conant arrived at Plymouth Colony from London in 1624, 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.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
This millstone is said to have come from the mill leased by the family of Roger Conant 1592-1679. Born in East Budleigh and baptised in All Saints Church, he founded Salem, Massachusetts, in 1626. He is remembered for his attitude of tolerance and conciliation among the early settlers of New England. In later years he petitioned for Beverly, Massachusetts, to be renamed Budleigh
, East Budleigh, United Kingdom where they lived near