More Than Roger’s Wife: Mary Williams and the Founding of Providence
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
New England Quarterly
Publication Date
9-1-2024
Abstract
The traditional narrative centers Roger Williams as a lone “hero" in the founding of Providence, but none of it would have been possible without his wife, Mary Williams. For years at a time, Mary was the head of the Williams family, and she played a central role in colony affairs.
Volume
97
Issue
3
First Page
308
Last Page
344
DOI
10.1162/tneq_a_01034
Recommended Citation
Ngton-Farmer, C. (2024). More Than Roger’s Wife: Mary Williams and the Founding of Providence. New England Quarterly, 97 (3), 308-344. https://doi.org/10.1162/tneq_a_01034
ISSN
00284866
E-ISSN
19372213
