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John Billington
John Billington was born in 1582 in Lancashire, England (possibly). He was approximately 38 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower.
John Billington was the head of his group, 'the Billington group'. They were recruited by Thomas Weston of London Merchant Adventurers. He was a Non-Separatist. He was a signer of the Mayflower Compact.
The Leiden Congregation
Group's entry in Bradford's Journal
Other people in this group: (Click one for more info)
The Voyage
The Mayflower Compact
John married Ellen Billington. John was the father of 2 children.
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John Billington Jr
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Francis Billington
John Billington was hanged at Plymouth in 1630 for killing John Newcomer.
The First Winter
Plymouth Colony