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Massachusetts Bay Co

Other Business Names:

  • New England Co
  • Dorchester Co
  • Governor & Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Boston MA, United States

Sectors:

  • Merchanting & trade, international & inland International trading inc chartered companies activities

Notes:

Traced origins to 1628 when formed as the New England Co, a trading entity. Took over Dorchester Co. Obtained substantial land grant out of which the Colony of Massachusetts was to be formed. Became as much a political/religious entity. Received royal charter 1629 as Governor & Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England. Closed 1684

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