William Brewster

Timeline

1. 1580–1608Scrooby, Nottinghamshire · NottinghamshireHe participated in the Brownist separatist movement around Scrooby, was pursued by authorities for refusing the authority of the established church, and in 1607–1608 organized the congregation's secret migration to the Netherlands.
2. 1609–1620Leiden · LeidenFrom 1609 he served as elder of the congregation in Leiden; between 1611 and 1620 he maintained religious life and contacted London merchants to raise funds for emigration to North America, advancing plans for a second migration.
3. 1620–1644Plymouth · PlymouthHe arrived in North America aboard the Mayflower in September 1620, signed the Mayflower Compact, and led early worship services; he served in the colony as religious leader and liaison for Indian affairs until his death at Plymouth in April 1644.