John Billington

John Billington (also spelled as Billinton) (c. 1580 – September 30, 1630) was an Englishman who came over on the Mayflower and was one of the signers of the Mayflower Compact. He was hanged in Plymouth Colony in 1630.

Read more about John Billington:  In England, Mayflower, Life in Plymouth Colony, Family, Death of John Billington, Notable Descendants

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