GORGES, Gov. Robert

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  1. 1.  GORGES, Gov. Robert

    Notes:

    SOURCE: The Hardings in America by Wilber Harding

    Captain Sir Robert Gorges, a son of Sir Ferdinando was appointed in 1623 by
    the Council of the New England, as Governor of the Plymouth Country and given a
    grant of land on Massachusetts Bay. He assembled an expedition to leave for the
    New World. As part of the party was his wife, Mary Harding, and three sons of
    his eldest brother, John. The list of passengers included, John Harding, wife
    and young sons, Joseph Harding and Richard Harding, wife and infant son. They
    arrived in America at what was later known as Weymouth Landing, in August 1623.

    Family/Spouse: HARDING, Lady Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]