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and interested himself in the founding of the new colony in Connecticut. He was also active in the establishment of Harvard College. | and interested himself in the founding of the new colony in Connecticut. He was also active in the establishment of Harvard College. | ||
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[https://catalog.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1657961?locg=63 Historical Sketch of Salem, 1629-1879] Osgood, p. 81 | [https://catalog.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1657961?locg=63 Historical Sketch of Salem, 1629-1879] Osgood, p. 81 | ||
[http://www.firstchurchinsalem.org/the-long-history First Church in Salem- The long history] First Church website | |||
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Rev. Hugh Peters (baptized 29 June 1598 – 16 October 1660) was from Cornwall England.
Rev. Hugh Peters arrived in Salem in 1635 and settled over the First Church in Salem. According to Osgood,
"He speedily took a prominent part of the town affairs, aiding in reforming the police, stimulating industry and
encouraging the spirit of improvement. During his administration as pastor, a water-mill was erected, also a glass house
and salt-works. Commerce received earnest attention." He was especially interested in building up the fishing business,
especially cod and dried codfish. Before returning to England in 1641, he took a leading part in the affairs of the colony,
and interested himself in the founding of the new colony in Connecticut. He was also active in the establishment of Harvard College.
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See Also
Salem in the Seventeenth Century Phillips, p. 132-33
Historical Sketch of Salem, 1629-1879 Osgood, p. 81
First Church in Salem- The long history First Church website
