Three kill’d in a moment by a blow of Thunder at Marshfield in New-Plimouth [p. 275.] colony, and four at Pascataway colony, and divers burnt with lightning, a great whirlwind at the same time.
This year also New-England had cast away and taken Thirty one Vessels, and some in 1667.
The mildews and blasting of Corn still continued.
1667.
Mr. Thomas Prince chosen Governour of New-Plimouth colony.
Mr. Richard Bellingham chosen Governour of the Massachusets colony, Mr. Fr. Willowby Deputy Governour, and Mr. Leveret major General.
Sir Robert Carr dyed next day after his arrival at Bristow in England June the first.
Several vollies of shot heard discharged in the Air at Nantascot two miles from Boston in the Massachusets colony.
Mr. John Davenport chosen pastor of the Independent Church at Boston.