Samuel Rishworth

Samuel Rishworth was a Councillor of the Providence Island colony and one of the first English abolitionists.

Rishworth arrived at Providence Island with Henry Halhead in 1632 aboard the ship Charity.[1]

References

  1. Dixon, Guy (2012). "Samuel Rishworth of Providence Island, Councillor (1632-1638) and Abolitionist". Genealogists' Magazine. 30 (11).
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