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Allerton, Isaac, 1583-1659

A Pilgrim Father: born in England about 1583: was the fifth man who appended his name to the constitution of government signed in the cabin of the Mayflower. He survived the terrors of the first winter at Plymonth, and afterwards became the active agent of the settlers in negotiating the purchase of the domain from the Indians for the London merchants who furnished money for the enterprise. He was a successful trader, and became one of the founders of the commerce of New England. He finally made New Amsterdam (now New York) his chief place of residence, and traded principally in tobacco. He was chosen one of the Council of Eight Men. He died in New Haven in 1659.

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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