Virginia Company of Plymouth

  • 1621-1635: Council for New England
  • Also Known As: Plymouth Company

  • English

The Virginia Company of Plymouth was an organization chartered by King James I of England along with the Virginia Company of London with the right to colonize the northern parts of Virginia, what the English called the east coast of America south of New France and north of New Spain.

In 1621, the Virginia Company of Plymouth found new life as the Council for New England, a joint stock company chartered by King James with the right to establish communities between the parallels of 40 and 50 latitude. - AsNotedIn

Notable Position Person From To
One of Eight Grantees Raleigh Gilbert 1606
Themes with Virginia Company of Plymouth

Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1606/06/10 A group of Wealthy investors from Plymouth, Bristol and Exeter, England, known as the Virginia Company of Plymouth, are granted a charter by James I with rights to establish colonies on the east coast of North America. Established Plymouth Devon
1607/08/13 The GIFTE OF GOD, a sailing ship under the command of John Havercombe, arrives at the mouth of the Sagadahoc River (today's Kennebec River). Owner Popham Colony Site Phippsburg Settling the American Colonies
1607/08/16 Virginia Company of Plymouth's ship, the MARY AND JOHN, arrives at the mouth of the Sagadahoc River. Owner Popham Colony Site Phippsburg
1607/12/15 Food shortages force over half of the Popham settlers to be evacuated back to England aboard the GIFTE OF GOD. Two died on the ill-provision voyage home through the Azores. Owner Popham Colony Site Phippsburg
1608/03/00 Supplies arrive from Topsham, Devon, England and brings news that colony financial supporter Sir John Popham has died. Owner Popham Colony Site Phippsburg
1608/10/17 The 45 remaining colonists abandon Popham Colony and sail home on the MARY AND JOHN and VIRGINIA. The Plymouth Company soon becomes inactive. End Popham Colony Site Phippsburg
1609/07/00 Francis Popham and his mother, Anna Popham, owners of the ship GIFT OF GOD, sue the master of the ship, John Havercombe, in the High Court of the Admiralty (lost) for dereliction of his duty. The ship had come back to England very late and without cargo. Owners
1621/06/01 King James I authorizes the Council for New England to grant the Peirce Patent, confirming the Pilgrims' right to settle and establish a government at Plymouth. Owner Mayflower Compact Plymouth Colony
1621/11/23 James I of England establishes by royal charter the 'Council for New England' in Plymouth, private a joint stock company, to establish settlements on unoccupied land in 'Virginia' between the parallels of 40 and 50 latitude. Reorganized Plymouth Devon
1635/00/00 The last act of the Council for New England, per the King's request, is to grant to William, Earl of Sterling, the portion of Maine east of the Kennebec River, Long Island in the south and the nearby island. Owner New England
1635/00/00 Charles I terminates the Council for New England. End
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