Rev. John Lothrop
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In reply to:
Re: HANNAH FULLER 3rd wife of John LOTHROP
Jonathan Lathrop 9/19/00
Reverend John Lothropwas ordained a minister in England , he how ever did not agree with the Archbishop , who set a trap for him and his congregation . He would hold meetings in the evenings a onr such gatherinthe archbishop had the rev, Lothroup and hid congreegation arrested and throughen onto prison for two yearsMost of the cogregation were able to naje arrangements to leave England for NEDuring this time period John wife died , he was allowed yo give her the last rites Her maiden name was House . His chilren managed to get him released as long as they would leave England . He went first to Situate ,MAleft there because he did not agree wiyh the puritan ministers in Mass. Bay Colony. The Plimithan Colony were Sepredists , so he settled in Barnstable MA where he is well thought of to this day. There is a very large plaque honoring him in side the Ubitarian Church in Barnstable MA.Stop byLocillePS Samuel married Elizabeth Scudder and visit.Lobille