New England Colonies

Massachusetts (1620) - Founded as two colonies: Plymouth Colony (1620), settled by the
Pilgrims; and Massachusetts Bay Colony (1630), settled by the Puritans. They were united in 1691, and annexed Maine, which had been colonized by the New England Council in the 1620's

New Hampshire (1622) - Originally part of Maine, then a colony from 1629 until annexed by
Massachusetts, 1641-1643. Became a seperate colony again in 1679

Connecticut (1635) - Founded by settlers from Massachusetts and other colonies. New Haven Colony, founded by settlers from Massachusetts in 1638, annexed to Connecticut in 1662, when the older colony was granted a royal charter.

Rhode Island (1636) - Settled by two groups from Massachusetts and united in 1644. Chartered by King Charles II in 1663.

Hey New England Colonies!  I thought it might be cool to have this on the home page. I hope it helps!

Marie :)