The following was submitted by the Endecott-Endicott Family
Association: Descendants of the First Governor of Massachusetts
Bay in 1629 - John Endecott (1588-1665) - will gather at
Endicott College in Beverly from June 17 - 22 to celebrate his
life and legacy. Governor Endecott was also the First Major
General in the Colonial Militia 1645 and as historically
written, the Father of New England. In addition to the
celebration of Governor Endecott, Endicott cousins and "friends"
will also be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Endecott-
Endicott Family Association, Inc. The Endicott family name is
one of the earliest in America, stemming from John Endecott's
arrival from Devon, England in 1628 to be the Governor of the
Massachusetts Bay. The family has not only lived through the
entire history of the United States, but taken a significant
role in shaping it. The family has been active in every facet of
American life including state and national politics through
members such as William Crowninshield Endicott o