Anne Marbury Hutchinson was born 20 July 1591 in Alford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom to Francis Marbury (1555-1611) and Bridget Dryden (c1562-1645) and died August 1643 Kieft's War of unspecified causes. She married William Hutchinson (1586-1641) 1608 in Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom.
AKA: Anne Hutchinson - Famous Early New England Puritan Leader, mother of 15, and important participant in the Antinomian Controversy that shook the infant Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1636 to 1638. The Hutchinson River is named after her.
Timeline
- 1591-Jul-20 : Baptism following birth in Alford, Lincolnshire, England
- 1608 (est) : Marriage to William Hutchinson (1586-1641) in Alford, Lincolnshire, England
- 1634 : Migration of Anne and family to New England, Boston.
- 1638 : Excommunication from Church in Boston - moved with followers to settle Providence, RI.
- 1641 : Death of husband William.
- 1642 : Moved to settle at Split Rock in Bronx (now NYC) of the Dutch New Netherland
- 1643-Aug : Died in Indian Massacre in New Netherland (later Bronx, New York)
Biography
Birth and Early Years
Daughter of Francis Marbury (1555-1611) (Cambridge educated English clergyman, school master, and Puritan reformer now remembered as a playwright ) and Bridget Dryden (c1562-1645)
Reverend John Cotton was Anne Hutchinson's mentor, and her reason for immigrating to New England.
In 1634, 43-year old Anne Hutchinson, her 48-year old husband William, their other ten living children, aged about eight months to 19 years, and William's aged mother, Susanna, set sail from England aboard the Griffin, the same ship that carried Cotton and their oldest son to New England a year earlier.
1636: Antinomian Controversy
In 1636-1638, Massachusetts Bay Colony, this family were Free Grace Advocates (AKA: Antinomian Controversy) which caused great religious and political strife in the colony. It pitted most of the colony's ministers and magistrates against some adherents of the Free Grace theology of Puritan minister John Cotton. The most notable Free Grace advocates, often called "Antinomians", were charismatic Anne Hutchinson, her brother-in-law Reverend John Wheelwright, and Massachusetts Bay Governor Henry Vane. In the summer of 1637 their opponents led by Gov John Winthrop won back political control of the colony. The following trial led to the banishment many of the leaders of this movement.
Kieft War Massacre
Because of religious turmoil, in 1642 the family left New England for the Dutch colony of New Netherland, located in what is today Bronx, New York.
Anne and her family were killed during a rampage by Siwanoy Indians through the Netherland Colony in 1643. Only their daughter Susanna, age 9, survived.
Family Life
Ann and Will had 15 children, all except the last one were born and baptised in Alford, Lincolnshire.
- Edward Hutchinson (1613-1675) - md. Mary Cushmand - The oldest child, Edward, was a military captain who died from wounds suffered at the battle known as Wheeler's Surprise during King Philip's War.
- Susanna Hutchinson (1614-1630) - died in England from the plague of 1630.
- Richard Hutchinson (1615-) - Admitted into the Boston Church, but then returned to England. No other record of him is found.
- Faith Hutchinson (1617-1652) - fourth child, Faith, married Thomas Savage, a Boston soldier and merchant
- Bridget Hutchinson (1619-1698)] - Bridget (5th child), married John Sanford who became Governor of Rhode Island
- Francis Hutchinson (1620-1643) - oldest Hutchinson child (age 23) to die in 1643 indian massacre
- Elizabeth Hutchinson (1622-1630) - died in the plague of 1630 in England.
- William Hutchinson (1623-1624) - first son name william died in infancy.
- Samuel Hutchinson (1624-) - married, had a child, but left behind few records.
- Anne Hutchinson (1626-1643) - died (age 17) in the 1643 indian massacre while visiting with her mother. Her husband, William Collins (1612-1705) and baby (William Jr) were back home in Rhode Island both lived a long life.
- Mary Hutchinson (1628-1643) - died (age 15) in 1643 indian massacre
- Katherine Hutchinson (1629-1643) - died (age 14) in 1643 indian massacre
- William Hutchinson (1631-1643) - died (age 12) in 1643 indian massacre
- Susanna Hutchinson (1633-1713) - 1643 Massacre survivor captured by the indians and then later traded to the English, md. John Cole and had 11 children
- Zuriel Hutchinson (1636-1643) - died in 1643 indian massacre - age 7 - only child born in America.
Children
Siblings
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Anne Marbury (1591-1643) | 20 July 1591 Alford, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom | August 1643 Pelham Bay, Bronx County, New Netherlands, United States | William Hutchinson (1586-1641) |
| Catharine Marbury (1610-1687) | 1610 England | 2 May 1687 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island | Richard Scott (1606-1680) |
See Also
- Anne Marbury
- Marbury Family
- Francis Marbury List of Famous Descendants
- Anne Marbury Royal Ancestry
- Marbury in Lincolnshire
- Hutchinson in Lincolnshire
- Hutchinson in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Hutchinson in Bronx County, New York
Historical Sources:
Anne Hutchinson was a significant figure in early American colonial history, known for her role in the Antinomian Controversy, which challenged the religious establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Here are some of the best early historical references for her life:
- "The Antinomian Controversy, 1636-1638: A Documentary History" by David D. Hall (1968) - This book compiles various primary sources related to the Antinomian Controversy, including letters, sermons, and court records, which provide valuable insights into Anne Hutchinson's life and the events surrounding her trial and banishment.
- "The Record of the Court at Boston, New England, October 1637-May 1638" - This is an original transcript of the court proceedings during Anne Hutchinson's trial, giving a firsthand account of the charges against her and the arguments presented by both sides.
- "A Short Story of the Rise, Reign, and Ruin of the Antinomians, Familists, and Libertines" by George Bachiler (1644) - George Bachiler was a contemporary of Anne Hutchinson, and his account provides a perspective on the controversy from someone who was present in the colony during that time.
- John Winthrop's Journal - John Winthrop was the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and a key figure in the events surrounding Anne Hutchinson. His journal entries from that period provide insights into the mindset and actions of the colony's leadership.
- "The Life of John Winthrop: Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Company at Their Emigration to New England" by Robert C. Winthrop (1864) - This biography of John Winthrop provides context for the broader religious and political environment in which Anne Hutchinson lived and the events that transpired.
- "Puritans and Adventurers: Change and Persistence in Early America" by T.H. Breen (1980) - While not exclusively focused on Anne Hutchinson, this book provides a broader understanding of the religious and social dynamics of early New England, which are crucial for comprehending Hutchinson's significance.
- "The Hutchinson Family: or the Descendants of Barnard Hutchinson, of Cowlam, England, One of the Founders of Newbury, Massachusetts, U.S.A." by Perley Derby (1870) - This genealogical work provides information about Anne Hutchinson's family background and her connections in both England and New England.
- "Anne Hutchinson: Troubler of the Puritan Zion" by Francis J. Bremer (1981) - While not an early historical reference, this modern biography by Bremer is a highly regarded work that draws extensively from primary sources. It provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of Anne Hutchinson's life.
External Links
- Anne Hutchinson - Wikipedia
- Pelham Bay Park - Wikipedia - historic site of Hutchinson Settlement in 1643.
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