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In 1634 Anne and her husband made the decision
to move their family from England all the way to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in New England. This decision was made due the moving of their much beloved Pastor John Cotton, whom they had been under the influence of for many years. Cotton had left for the colony a year before as a result of multiple issues with English authorities.
Once they arrived in Boston, Anne's husband built a home directly across from the three time governor John Winthrop. Winthrop once stated about Hutchinson "She was a woman of haughty and fierce carriage, a nimble wit and active spirit, a very voluble tongue, more bold than a man."
Not long after Anne and her family got settled in, Hutchinson began hosting weekly discussions about John Cottons Sermons at her home. The discussions quickly became very popular and soon had up to 60 people coming each week of both male and female. In her discussions, she would often stress her idea that salvation was gained through inner faith and what you truly believed on the inside not what you physically did. Some people were not happy with Hutchinson's teachings and actually accused her of antinomianism, which is a term that describes a christian who is unwilling to follow the law.
Anne continued to protest against the ministers teachings. John Winthrop, governor of the colony became very skeptical of Hutchinson and had her tried in front of the general court. Hutchinson was being charged for "a thing not tolerable nor comely in the sight of God, nor fitting for your sex," as well as breaking the 5th commandment
It is beleived Hutchinson would have won the trial, that is until, toward the end of the trial she announced to the jury that God had spoken to her directly, and planned to destroy all who incriminated her. The court sentenced her to banishment
Post trial, Hutchinson was placed into the custody of Joseph Weld, she was then later moved to the home of John Cotton, her reason for coming to the colony. Whilst staying with Cotton he tried to convince Anne of her scriptural errors. She refused to believe it.
Anne was put on trial again in March of 1638, this time in front of a churchly body. She was now being charged with heresy, which is "any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs, customs, etc.". She was found guilty and sentenced to excommunication, banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony Church and exiled from the state of Massachusetts
Although they just made a land purchase, the Hutchinsons decide to continue traveling. They find themselves settling in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Immeadiatly after settling Anne Begins spreading her ideas and beliefs throughout the colony. Much like how she did in Massachusetts
Anne began complaining about the puritan minsters in her bible discussions . She accused the ministers of leading to followers believe salvation all about the citizens work ethic in the colony and not about their good grace. These protest were widely excepted by other people in the colony. Once the ministers heard of this they of course immediately denied this accusation.
After her trial Anne, her husband,their 13 children, and 60 of their loyal followers left Massachusetts. They traveled to the colony of Providence. Here they meet Roger Williams. Williams suggests and her followers purchase Aquineck Island and several other surrounding islands from the Indians
Anne eventually came into conflict with the rule of Portsmouth. Like The Massachusetts Bay Colony, they did not approve of her interpretation of scripture and her assertive, out-spoken manner. Anne decided to hold a rebellion toward the governor William Coddington with the help of religious free speaker, Sameul Gorton. They were able to temporarily eject the government.
A year after her father dies, Anne married William Hutchinson, a successful London merchant. William Hutchinson was named to be the complete opposite of Anne's father. Hutchinson was "a mild-mannered man who was devoted to his wife." They will eventually conceive 15 children ( 7 daughter and son) by the year 1633.
Since Coddington was ejected, Rhode Island was in need of a new governor. In 1640 William Hutchinson is elected co-governor of Portsmouth. However, not long after the election Coddington, with the help of the Massachusetts Bay Colony authorities regained his position as governor. The Hutchinsons, at that point decided to move from Portsmouth to join a settlement in Newport
Anne Marbury was born in Lincolnshire, England. Her father was a reverend for Christ Church, and when she was a child, he was imprisoned for a year due to outspoken criticism of a Church of England Minister. Growing up Anne was educated at home, and would often spend her time reading the bible or one of her fathers theology books.
William Hutchinson dies while they are living in Newport. Due to fear, of Massachusetts raiding and taking over Rhode Island, the now widowed Anne and her 6 youngest children leave. They travel far to find themselves in the Dutch colony of New Netherlands ( current day New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.) .
In 1922 a statue is built in memorial of Anne Hutchinson in front of the Boston Court House. On the statue, we have sculpture of Anne holding the hand of her youngest daughter. On the plaque below the statue is these words are encripter "IN MEMORY OF ANNE MARBURY HUTCHINSON BAPTIZED AT ALFORD
LINCOLNSHIRE ENGLAND 20 JULY 1595 (sic)KILLED BY THE INDIANS AT EAST CHESTER NEW YORK 1643
COURAGEOUS EXPONENT OF CIVIL LIBERTY AND RELIGIOUS TOLERATION".
Some 20th centuries observers credit Anne Hutchinson for being the first women to fight for religious freedom and female equality. In the book "Eleanor and Franklin" by Joseph P. Lash, he reports that when Eleanor Roosevelt wrote him "Most Influential Women" list, she started in with Anne Hutchinson. This goes to prove how influential she really was.
Anne and her family are attacked by a group of indians during a battle between two tribes. Hutchinson's neighbors had warned her of this advised her to evacuate the town, but she didn't listen. All of Hutchinsons family as well as herself are killed apart from her youngest daughter who was taken captive.
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