Simon Leadbetter: Ship's record shows that Simon Leadbetter had money, brought a set of books with him, traveled with a servant, was not married, was either Anglican or Catholic, and discussed possible business ventures and opportunities for men of capital in America with the ships captain. Michael Smith: Ships records show that Michael Smith was traveling steerage class, brought virtually no personal belongings with him, was part of a group of other young men also traveling to Colonial America. There was a question of Smith's involvement in a petty larceny that occurred enroute to America. Smith listed himself as neither Catholic, Anglican, yet a "true believer". He was from Liverpool. Letty Carver: Letty Carver is a young woman of very little means who was traveling steerage class. What little clothing she brought with her was black, grey and very plain. Her speech was described as refined, quiet, and "biblical". Her point of origin was given as Holland. She stated that she had no family. Jonah Watkins: Jonah Watkins listed his occupation as minister, but as neither Catholic nor Anglican. His point of origin was listed as Scotland. It was also apparent from the ship's log that Watkins' politics were "extraordinary". Watkins was seen being escorted to the ship by two policemen. Jedediah Goodman: Jedediah Goodman was not traveling steerage. His occupation was listed as scholar, minister and husbandman. His wardrobe was described as plain, simple. Note was made of his very large hat, and his ornate Bible. He allowed that he had a job awaiting him in the colonies. Mary Pickering: Mary Pickering was the most important passenger on board this ship. She traveled with a personal maid, talked about her upcoming marriage to a "young man of property". She brought a full wardrobe chest, furniture, French perfumes, and a handsome dowry. Her religious affiliation is unknown. Robert Johnson: Robert Johnson was traveling with his entire family. The Johnson party were traveling with all their possessions, including animals, seed, tools, and furniture. They listed their religious affiliation as None of the Above. They seemed to know quite a great deal about their future in the colonies, and acknowledged that they had friends already settled there. Samuel Crawford: Samuel Crawford was listed as a young man of some education, well-read, well-spoken, and highly opinionated. He frequently was found arguing with other passengers about religion, politics, government, monarchs, and corruption. He listed himself as a "free-thinker". |
