Roger Williams, Freeman of Massachusetts.

The article presents an examination into the identity of one Roger Williams of Massachusetts and the Roger Williams known for founding the colony of Rhode Island. Details are given noting the documentation of an oath admitting Williams as a "freeman of the Massachusetts Bay." Discussion is given asserting that such facts did not apply to the founder of Rhode Island and clarifications are offered differentiating the two contemporary individuals. An overview of the life and documentary evidence of Williams of Massachusetts is then given.