Year Founded: 1682 Founded By: William Penn Motivation for Founding: William Penn founded Pennsylvania with a land grant that was owed his deceased Father. His goal was to create a colony that allowed for freedom of religion due to his desire to protect himself and fellow Quakers from persecution. Significant Events: The colony was well-advertised and by 1700 was the third biggest and richest colony in the New World. Penn allowed for a representative assembly elected by landowners. Freedom of worship and religion was granted to all citizens. Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"