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Born
Anne Hutchinson was born in Alford, England. As a child, anne questioned the religious teachings of her father who was a deacon in the Church of England. Anne and her husband followed Protestant Minister John Cotton to New England. -
Anne's Baptism
Anne was baptised on July 20th, 1591. Shortly after she was born. Anne was baptisted in Alford, Lincolnshire, England where she had also been born. She was the daughter of Francis Marbury and Bridget Dryden. -
Anne moves for 1st time
In 1605, when Anne was 14, the family moved from Alford to London. In London, her father was given the position of vicar of the Church of Saint Martin's in the Vintry. Her father was strong of his religion. This also encouraged Anne to become who she was too. -
Anne's Wedding
In 1612, Anne gets married to William Huchinson at age 21. William is also agreed with Anne's teachings about religion. William (other known as Will) described by Governor John Winthrop as being mild tempered, somewhat weak. Also described as living within the shadow of his prominent and outspoken wife. -
Anne and family arrives to Massachusetts Bay Colony
She settled in Cambridge in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She there began organizing meetings of Boston women in her home. Anne lead them in discussions of recent sermons and religious issues.Soon after these meetings ministers and magistrates began attending her sessions as well. -
Anne's religion group stars a second meeting
At this point Anne's religous groups are so well well attended she offers a second meeting each week. Both men and women were attending her meetings by now which caused her religion to start growing. During her meetings she would often stress the idea that salvation was gained with inner faith. Some didnt believe in her and thought she was just antinomianism (term that describes a christain that doesn't want to follow the law). -
Anne Hutchinson's Court apperence
John Winthrop was not happy about Anne when she went around preching her religion strongly. In court, she was charged for "a thing not tolerable nor comely in the sight of God, nor fitting for you sex." She was also charged for breaking the 5th amendment of the right to be free unless indicted by a grand jury, the right to due process, the prohibition of double jeopardy, and the right not to testify. against one’s self. Anne had a chance but at end spoke unwisely. -
Portsmouth Compact
Before leaving Boston, William Hutchinson and other supporters of his wife signed an instrument. Sometimes called the Portsmouth Compact. It was agreement to form a non limited government that was Christian was allowed. It helped Anne and her supporters to seek religious freedom in Rhode Island. -
Anne's Banished
Because of Anne's outspoke of her religious belief, she was banished. She had a court hearing that was allowed by the 5th ammendent of the Constitution. But Anne reuined his chances when saying that God had spoken to her. She had a chance of not being guilty after he message from God. -
Died
Anne Hutchinson was killed in somewhere in the vicinity of Split Rock in New Netherlands. During this era Kieft's War was going on. Native Americans were killing and Anne's family was an easy target. The Native Americans killed everyone in her family but one sister. -
Statue of Anne
In 1922 a Statue of Anne Hutchinson was made by Cyrus Dallin. Today it stands outside the MA state house.The of Anne with statue is that the common belief was that salvation was brought about by good works. Thats why it stands were it is today. She was important figure in our history. -
Anne gets pardoned
After 350 years Anne gets pardoned of her banishment. Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis pardons her of this. He rovokes Governor Winthrop decision of this from 350 years earlier. This is one of the most recent of Anne's happenings.
