Henry Josselyn

Henry Josselyn (also spelled Jocelyn; died ca.

He was first retained by John Mason, the proprietor of the territory that later became New Hampshire, to administer his holdings.

He briefly acted as deputy governor of the Province of Maine in the colonial administration of Thomas Gorges, before the area came under the control of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

He was opposed to Massachusetts rule, and was arrested on one occasion for his resistance.

There is no record of his death; a letter date May 10, 1683 mentions his passing.