Kenelm Winslow
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BornApril 29, 1599
DiedSeptember 13, 1672 (aged 73)
Burial placeSalem, Massachusetts
MonumentsSettlers Memorial, Winslow Cemetery, Marshfield, Massachusetts
Kenelm Winslow | |
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| Born | April 29, 1599 |
| Died | September 13, 1672 (aged 73) |
| Burial place | Salem, Massachusetts |
| Monuments | Settlers Memorial, Winslow Cemetery, Marshfield, Massachusetts |
| Known for | Early immigrant to the United States |
| Spouse | Eleanor Adams (married 1634–1672) |
| Children | 4 |
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Kenelm Winslow (April 29, 1599 – September 13, 1672) was an English Pilgrim who traveled to Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1629.
Winslow was born on April 29, 1599, in Droitwich, England to his parents Edward and Magdalene Winslow.[1][2][3] In 1629, he traveled to Plymouth, Massachusetts along with his brother Josiah.[4][5][3] In 1640, he became the town surveyor of Plymouth.[4]
Later life
In 1641, he moved to Marshfield, Massachusetts.[3] In 1653, Winslow became deputy in the Massachusetts General Court in for eight years.[4] Kenelm was a joiner, farmer, and shipper.[5][3] In 1669, he was one of the 26 owners of Assonet, Massachusetts.[4]
