John Carver (Plymouth Colony governor)
John Carver was one of the Pilgrims who braved the Mayflower voyage in 1620 which resulted in the creation of Plymouth Colony in America. He is credited with writing the Mayflower Compact and was its first signer, and he was also the first governor of Plymouth Colony.
John Carver | |
|---|---|
| 1st Governor of Plymouth Colony | |
| In office November 1620 – April 1621 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | William Bradford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | before 1584 England |
| Died | April 1621 Plymouth Colony |
| Resting place | Cole's Hill Burial Ground |
| Spouses | Mary de Lannoy
(m. 1609; died 1609)Katherine White
(m. 1615–1621) |
| Children | 2 (predeceased both parents) |
| Occupation | Deacon |
| Profession | Governor |
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