Timeline of Gloucester, Massachusetts

This is a timeline of the history of the city of Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. == Prior to 19th century == 1606 - Samuel de Champlain anchors in "Beauport." 1623 - Dorchester Company settlers arrive and setup at Stage Fort Park. 1630 or 1631 - Abraham Robinson, son of John Robinson (pastor), and band of Pilgrims, establishes settlement and fishing stage at Annisquam.