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Pilgrim Village Families Sketch: Solomon Prower

Robert Charles Anderson

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Birth:  Solomon Prower was born in England, probably in the area of Great Burstead, Essex, by 1604.

Death:  He died on December 24, 1620, in Plymouth Colony.

Ship:  Mayflower, 1620

Life in England:  Solomon Prower lived in Great Burstead, Essex. He was apparently of Puritan parents. He was presented in the church court for objecting to the catechism being used, although he denied the charge.

Life in New England:  Solomon Prower came to Plymouth Colony with his mother and stepfather, Mary and Christopher Martin, and a servant, John Langmore.They all died in the winter of 1620/1 in Plymouth Colony.