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Birth
Anna Hutchinson was born in Alford, United Kingdom -
Baptism
Anne Hutchinson was baptized, 3 days after she was born. Her baptism took place at the Church of England, very close to her home. -
Marriage
Anne got married to merchant and political leader, William Hutchinson. They ended up having children, 6 girls and 9 girls. There names are Anne, Edward, Richard, Faith, Bridget & Bridget, Katherine, Zuryell, Susana, Francis, Samuel, William, Mary, Elizabeth, and Elisha. -
England to Boston, Massachusetts
Anne and her husband decided to leave England and move to Boston, Massachusetts, following after their pastor, John Cotton. They arrived in Boston and Anne's husband built a home across from Governor John Winthrop. Governor Winthrop stated that "Hutchinson is an active spirit and bolder than a man." -
Meetings
After they moved to Boston, Anne started to have weekly discussions about Pastor John Cotton Sermons. More and more people would come and listen to these discussions and teachings, where she talked about how "salvation is gained through inner faith, what is truly believed by you on the inside, not on the physical action you preform." Many people did not appreciate what she was saying, many even accused her of antinomianism, a Christian who is unwilling to obey the laws. -
Civil Court trial
Anne's Civil Court Trial was held at Newtown (Cambridge). she was convicted guilty for "traducing the ministers and their ministry" sentenced to banishment from the colony and the Church of Boston. Prosecutor and judge John Winthrop held this court meeting. -
Arrest
Anne was arrested and put into custody in Roxbury, Massachusetts at the house of the marshal. She was arrested because of John Winthrop for "violating the fifth amendment, honor thy father and mother". She was found guilty and banished from the state by the Civil Court. -
Religious Trial
The religious trial was help a few months after the civil trial, but it was held in Boston. Her verdict was guilty in this case as well. The Chief prosecutor for this was Reverend John Davenport, and the judge was John Wilson. -
Moving
After being banished from Massachusetts, Anne takes her followers to Providence, Rhode Island. They made a home, and adopted a new government. This type of government was in favor of trial by jury and separation of church and state. -
End of Antinomian Controversey
After nearly 2 years, the Antinomian Controversy finally came to an end. Many people despised Anne now, because of her acts out against their colonies' religious actions. She grew very notorious for her actions, and she received much hate and anger from many. Her supporters stuck with her though, and that's what created her strong base. -
The Antinomian Controversy
Starting in 1636, the Antinomian Controversy was a political and religious problem that broke loose between ministers and supporters under the free being of John Cotton. This rivalry did not end until 2 years later, in late 1638. -
Death
Anne and six of her children are murdered in mid February. They died by being scalped by the Indians at East Chester, New York. These were mis-identity deaths, where Willem Kieft sent Dutch Soldiers to attack the Indians in fear of an uprising.
