Marshfield in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Edward Winslow
Founder of Marshfield
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 2026
1. Edward Winslow Marker
Founder of Marshfield
Edward Winslow, son of Edward Winslow and Magdalene Ollyver,
born Droitwich, England 18 October 1595.
1617 joined dissident English separatists in Leyden, Holland
1618 married Elizabeth Barker who died 1621.
Winslow came with Pilgrims on Mayflower 1620.
Settled at Plymouth. Married second wife, Susanna White,
12 May 1621. She died 1680.
Son Josiah Winslow, later Governor of Plymouth Colony,
was born 1628. daughter Elizabeth born 1630s.
Edward Winslow served Plymouth Colony
as Assistant Governor and Governor 1633, 1636, 1644.
Removed to Marshfield 1636, gathered the first church
and founded the town in 1640.
1646 last trip to England. Never returned to Marshfield.
Died 8 May 1655 while serving as Commissioner for Oliver Cromwell
in campaign to seize Spanish West Indies.
Buried at sea near Hispaniola.
Marshfield Historical Commission 1995
Erected 1995 by Marshfield Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1636.
Location. 42° 5.149′ N,
this page online
Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of First Church (a few steps from this marker); Early Settlers at Green Harbor Marshfield (a few steps from this marker); Daniel Webster (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Daniel Webster (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meetinghouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Home of Daniel Webster
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 2026
2. Edward Winslow Marker
Also see . . .
1. Edward Winslow (Wikipedia).
Edward Winslow (18 October 1595 8 May 1655) was a Separatist and New England political leader who traveled on the Mayflower in 1620. He was one of several senior leaders on the ship and also later at Plymouth Colony. Both Edward Winslow and his brother, Gilbert Winslow signed the Mayflower Compact.(Submitted on July 1, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
2. History of Marshfield, Mass., pub. 1835, Chapter 5, pg. 24 (Internet Archive).
At the General Court held 2nd of March 1640 "It is enacted by the Court that Green's Harbor shall be a Township and have all the privileges of a township that other towns have and that it shall be called by the name of Rexhame, but now Marshfield."(Submitted on July 1, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
3. Edward Winslow (1595-1655) - Find-a-Grave.
Pioneer Settler of North America.(Submitted on July 2, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)He sailed, along with 129 others, on the "Mayflower," the English ship that brought Pilgrims to the New World, and signed the Mayflower Compact in 1620. They established the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 20263. Edward Winslow MarkerThe monument is in a plot of Winslow Family memorials including son and Plymouth Governor Josiah Winslow.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, July 1, 2026
4. Edward Winslow Marker
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 30, 2026
5. Old Winslow Burying Ground c.1650
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 1, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
