At "Google" I searched "Puritans, 1651, Maryland" Over three hundred articles came up containing all or some of the search words. ----- Original Message ----- From: "W Cary Anderson" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 3:41 PM Subject: Puritans in Virginia During Cromwellian Rule > During some research on another matter, I recall reading that the area that > included Nansemond County had a number of Puritans. It went on to state > that a number of them migrated to Maryland around 1651 to escape from the > unpopularity of the Puritans in that region of Virginia. Unfortunately, I > did not note the source; however, I now need to find information regarding > the issue. Although Cromwell was in charge in England, it appears that the > Royalists tended to have the upper hand in Virginia. > > I need confimation of this and any sources that expound on this. > > Cary Anderson, Ed.D., retired > P.O. Box 684 > Decatur, AR 72722-0685 > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions > at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html