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Gregory Dexter

Gregory Dexter

(1610-1700) ~ Inducted 1997

Gregory Dexter, 1610-1700, was one of London's finest printers who became the printer for Roger Williams. He served Rhode Island during several crises and was elected President of the colony. He established a lime quarry in Lincoln that is one of the oldest continuous businesses in America.


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