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John Clarke (October 1609 – 20 April 1676) was a physician, Baptist minister, co-founder of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, author of its influential charter, and a leading advocate of religious freedom in America.
John Clarke, Pioneer of Freedom From a sermon by Pastor L. Edgar Stone preached at The United Baptist Church (John Clarke Memorial), Newport, Rhode Island
Oct 8, 2017 · John Clarke was born in Suffolk England. He was a physician, Baptist minister, co-founder of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, author of its influential charter, and a leading advocate of religious freedom in the Americas.
Jan 7, 2023 · Dr. John Clarke was a physician, a Baptist Minister, and an advocate of religious freedom in America. Born in England, Clarke arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1637, but soon decided to leave due to religious turmoil. He later became the co-founder of both Portsmouth and Newport, Rhode Island.
Yet more, the highest honor belongs to Dr. John Clarke, the author and inspirer of the Royal Charter, whose mind dictated and whose pen wrote the imperishable sentiment,
John Clarke (1609-1676) was a Baptist minister at Newport, Rhode Island, one of the first Baptist churches in America. With Roger Williams, he was a co-founder of the state of Rhode Island.
John Clarke, in March of 1638 found a place of refuge in Aquidnick, RI. He is referred to as the “elder of the church there” and “their minister,” in documents dating to that year.
