Roger Conant (colonist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Roger Conant (colonist)

American city founder

Date of Birth: 09-Apr-1592

Place of Birth: England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1679

Profession: founder

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Roger Conant (c.
April 1592 – November 19, 1679) was an American colonist and salter credited for establishing the communities of Salem, Peabody, and Danvers, Massachusetts (Peabody and Danvers were part of Salem during his lifetime). Conant arrived at Plymouth Colony from London in 1623, where he became associated with Puritan opposition and subsequently led the settlement to outlying areas, including the site of an ancient Native American village and trading center, which would later become Salem. Conant's leadership provided the stability to survive the first two years, but John Endecott, one of the new arrivals, replaced him by order of the Massachusetts Bay Company.
Conant graciously stepped aside and was granted 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land in compensation. Conant died in Beverly, Massachusetts on November 19, 1679.