Reverend Joseph Hull: Founder of the Second Oldest Settlement in Massachusetts

Reverend Joseph Hull sailed from England and, with 106 congregants, founded the Hull Colony in Massachusetts in 1635. The Hull Colony was located in what is now Weymouth, Massachusetts. It is the second oldest settlement in Massachusetts, the oldest being at Plymouth. Apparently he held somewhat liberal views that weren’t welcomed by a conservative congregation.Continue reading “Reverend Joseph Hull: Founder of the Second Oldest Settlement in Massachusetts”