Andrews (Richard). Was one of the wealthiest
and most liberal of the
Adventurers. He
was a haberdasher of Cheapside, London, and an
Alderman of the city.
He became an early proprietor and liberal
benefactor of the Massachusetts
Bay Company, but most illogically
gave the debt due him
from Plymouth Colony (L540) to the stronger
and richer Bay Colony.
He had been, however, unjustly prejudiced
against the Pilgrims,
probably through the deceit of Pierce, Weston,
Shirley, and Allerton.
Andrews (Thomas). A Lord Mayor of London, reputed
a brother of the
last-named. Never
very active in the Adventurers’ affairs, but
friendly, so far as
appears.
Anthony. Little or nothing is known concerning him.
Bass. Was one of the enduring friends of the
struggling Colony and
loaned them money when
they were in dire straits and the prospect of
recovery was not good.
He was of London, and considerable is known
concerning him.
Beauchamp. Was one of the most active of the
Company for many years.
Generally to be relied
upon as the Colony’s friend, but not without
some sordid self seeking.
Apparently a wealthy citizen and “salter”
of London.
Brewer. Is too well-known as long the partner
of Brewster in the conduct
of the “hidden
press” at Leyden, and as a sufferer for conscience’
sake, to require identification.
He was a wealthy man, a scholar,
writer, printer, and
publisher. Was of the University of Leyden,
but removed to London
after the departure of the chief of the
Pilgrims. Was
their stanch friend, a loyal defender of the faith,
and spent most of his
later life in prison, under persecution of the
Bishops.
Browning. Does not appear to have been active,
and little is known of
him.
Collier. Was a stanch and steadfast friend.
Finally cast in his lot
with the Pilgrims at
New Plymouth and became a leading man in the
government there.
His life is well known. He was a “brewer.”
Coventry. Appears only as a signer, and nothing is known of him.
Fletcher. Was a well-to-do merchant of London,
a warm friend and a
reliance of the Pilgrims.
The loss of the little James was a severe
blow to him financially.
Greene. Appears to have been a merchant and
a partner in Holland (and
perhaps at London) of
Edward Pickering. They were well acquainted
personally with the
Pilgrims, and should have been among their most
liberal and surest friends.
Facts indicate, however, that they were
sordid in their interest
and not entirely just.