Pynchon, John, 1621-1703

Merchant in Springfield, Mass., a town founded by his father, William Pynchon.

From the description of Memorandum, 1659 May 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70975541

John Pynchon was a merchant in Springfield, Massachusetts, a town founded by his father William. John's son, also named John, followed his father into the merchant business.

From the description of Account book [transcript, microform], 1638-1697. 1664-1670 (bulk dates). (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 463296491

One of the founders of Springfield, Mass.

From the description of Testimony of Benjamin Parsons, 1656 September 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145407175

John Pynchon was born in England, the son of William Pynchon. They came to Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 and eventually settled in what is now Springfield. William returned to England 1652, after a controversy developed over his religious views. John became a merchant in Springfield and established trading posts in Westfield, Northampton, Hadley, Hatfield, and Deerfield. He also served in various political capacities.

From the description of [Letter] 1694/5 Mar. 22, Springfield, [Mass. to] Wm. Stoughton / John Pynchon. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 320955465

John Pynchon (c.1626-1702/03), colonial merchant and public servant, was the son of William Pynchon (c.1590-1662), the founder of Springfield, Mass. The Pynchons emigrated from England with John Winthrop's fleet in 1630, and settled for a time in Dorchester, Mass.

From the description of Account book, 1664-1667. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 214097787