In January 1636, Vane had taken it upon himself to arbitrate a dispute between Winthrop and magistrate Thomas Dudley, and in May, despite his youth and inexperience, he was elected governor of the colony.
Vane had taken it upon himself. This was in January 1636. This was to arbitrate a dispute between Winthrop and magistrate Thomas Dudley. He was elected governor of the colony. This was despite his youth and inexperience. This was in May. This was in January 1636.