John Mason | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Proprietary governor Newfoundland Colony | |
| In office 1615–1621 | |
| Monarch | James I |
| Preceded by | John Guy |
| Succeeded by | Robert Hayman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1586 King's Lynn, Norfolk |
| Died | 1635 St Stephens church, Bristol |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | naming New Hampshire |
Captain John Mason (1586–1635) was an English sailor and colonist who was instrumental to the establishment of various settlements in colonial America and is considered to be the 'Founder of New Hampshire'.
Mason was born in 1586 at King's Lynn, Norfolk, and educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge.[1]