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In early 17th century Massachusetts, who was granted freeman status?

Answer 1

A male who was also a member of the Puritan Church, if free of other obligations (indentured or probationary).

It was stated that a freeman owed nothing to anybody but God and was debt-free.

The word "freeman" dates back to the 12th century in Europe and was widely used as a Colonial American term during the Puritan era. In the Massachusetts Bay Colony, a man had to be a church member in order to be considered a freeman.

In other colonies, church membership was not expressly mandated.

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Answer 2

Dylan Armstrong

In early 17th century Massachusetts, freeman status was typically granted to adult male members of the Puritan church who were deemed to have sufficient property and moral character. This excluded indentured servants, women, Native Americans, and African Americans.

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