William Hathorne arrived in America on the ship Arbella, and is the first American ancestor of author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
12 Facts About William Hathorne
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The younger William Hathorne had gone to America in 1630, and rose to prominence there through his own talent and efforts.
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William Hathorne was a prosperous merchant in Salem, Massachusetts, was admitted as a freeman in 1634, served as a deputy representing Salem for many terms and when the House of Deputies elected a speaker for the first time, he was the one chosen.
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William Hathorne served in that capacity for several years thereafter and was Salem's commanding character of the time period.
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William Hathorne was a zealous advocate of the personal rights of freemen against royal emissaries and agents.
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William Hathorne served as a magistrate on the highest court, and received a grant of 640 acres for service to the state.
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William Hathorne was elected assistant to the governor in 1662 and served until 1679.
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William Hathorne was a reflection of the Puritan society in which he lived.
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For example, William Hathorne had Quakers whipped in the streets of Salem.
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William Hathorne's son, Judge John William Hathorne, is a symbol of this period.
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Judge William Hathorne is the best known of the witch trial judges, and he became known as the "Hanging Judge" for sentencing witches to death.
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William Hathorne was much interested in colonial history, good vs evil, and the psychology of Puritan society.