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The Billingtons of Plymouth Colony
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The Billingtons were a controversial family in the early days of Plymouth Colony, often portrayed as both troublemakers and interesting figures. While little is known about their time in America, their story offers a glimpse into the complexities of the fledgling colony.
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Mort's Relation, written by William Bradford, is a historical account of the Plymouth colony and its inhabitants, including Separatists and Puritans, some of whom arrived on the Mayflower.
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History
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Mort's Relation, written by William Bradford, is a historical account of the Plymouth colony and its inhabitants, including Separatists and Puritans, some of whom arrived on the Mayflower.
ChapterThe Billingtons of Plymouth Colony
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The Billingtons, a family in the Plymouth Colony, were painted in a less than flattering light by Governor William Bradford.
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Plymouth Colony
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The Billingtons, a family in the Plymouth Colony, were painted in a less than flattering light by Governor William Bradford. They were deemed scoundrels and troublemakers, but whether or not they were actually that bad is up for debate.