Captain Samuel Moseley was born Samuel Maudsley, the son of Henry Maudsley/Maudesley. His father emigrated from Lancashire, England on the Hopewell in 1635. Early in his career Capt. Moseley was an adventurer, perhaps even a privateer. Capt. Moseley married Ann Addington, who was the niece of the very influential Gov. John Leverett. When King Philip's War broke out Samuel Moseley was appointed captain of a company from Suffolk. Captain Moseleley had an unwavering hatred for Native Americans and therefore refused to use friendly Indian forces in his campaigns.
Captain Samuel Moseley was born Samuel Maudsley, the son of Henry Maudsley/Maudesley. His father emigrated from Lancashire, England on the Hopewell in 1635. Early in his career Capt. Moseley was an adventurer, perhaps even a privateer. Capt. Moseley married Ann Addington, who was the niece of the very influential Gov. John Leverett. When King Philip's War broke out Samuel Moseley was appointed captain of a company from Suffolk. Captain Moseleley had an unwavering hatred for Native Americans and therefore refused to use friendly Indian forces in his campaigns.
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