RICHARD AND ELIZABETH WARREN, PLYMOUTH POWER COUPLE

Richard Warren (1580-1628) is my 10th great-grandfather, through the Cato branch of my family tree.

He was a pilgrim who came to the "New World" aboard "The Mayflower" in 1620.  He was also a signer of the "Mayflower Compact", and an historical figure for being a signer of the "Mayflower Compact".

When he made his voyage across the Atlantic, he left his wife and my 10th great-grandmother, Elizabeth Walker Warren, and his five daughters, Mary, Ann, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Abigail (my 9th Great-Grandmother) back in Hertfordshire, England, until the New World was more settled. In 1623, he felt the conditions were adequate to send for his family, and they arrived on "The Anne".  Within the next few years, they also had two sons, Nathaniel and Joseph.

In what was known as the 1626 Division of Land, Richard received a total of 7 acres, 2 in one area and 5 in another. He was also, apparently, heavily involved in the organization and operation of Plymouth, but due to his death in 1628, his name isn't mentioned a lot in the actual history of the colony. However, his wife was mentioned often in the history as a the executor of her husband's will,  head of household and payor of taxes, and she was given the title of "Mistress" which was a sign of great wealth and honor. She outlived her husband by some 45 years and died at the age of 90...something quite remarkable in the 18th century.


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