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Ferdinando Gorges and John Mason were both out to establish colonies and whatnot, as was the fad of the time. Gorges ended up splitting land with Mason...Gorges obtained Maine and Mason established New Hampshire.

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Who founder the colony of New Hampshire?

Captain John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges


What coloney did gorges and mason establish?

John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges established the colony of New Hampshire in the early 17th century. They were granted a charter in 1622, which allowed them to settle and govern the region. The colony was part of efforts to expand English influence in North America and eventually became one of the original thirteen colonies.


In 1622 Blank and Captain John Mason received a grant of land in northern New England in present day New Hampshire and Maine?

Sir Ferdinando Gorges


Who else besides John Manson controlled the lands of New Hampshire and Maine?

Sir Ferdinando Gorges had Maine and John Mason governed New Hampshire.


In 1622 Captain John Mason and who received a grant of land in northern New England in present-day New Hampshire and Maine?

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Who were john mason and ferdinando gorges?

John Mason and Ferdinando Gorges were English colonizers and adventurers in the early 17th century. Mason was granted land in New England, leading to the establishment of the Province of New Hampshire, while Gorges played a significant role in the founding of the Province of Maine. Both were pivotal figures in early colonial ventures, seeking to expand English influence in North America. Their efforts laid the groundwork for later settlements and developments in the region.


What did John Mason find in 1622?

In 1622, Mason and Sir Ferdinando Gorges received a patent from the Council for New England for all the territory lying between the Merrimack and Kennebec rivers.


Who controlled the lands of New Hampshire and Maine?

Captain John Mason for New Hampshire and Sir Ferdinando Gorges for Maine.


Who found New Hampshire in New England?

the colony that became the state of New Hampshire was founded on the division in 1629 of a land grant given seven years previously by the Council for New England to Captain John Mason and Sir Ferdinando Gorges (who founded Maine). The colony was named New Hampshire after the English county ofHampshire, one of the first Saxon shires. Hampshire was itself named after the port of Southampton, which was known previously as simply "Hampton".


Founded by john mason?

New Hampshire Colony


Who are Gorges and Mason?

They were the two people from Europe who first settled the colony New Hampshire, I think... or they led colonists there first.


What colony did John mason start and why?

New Hampshire ( founded by John Mason )