Acton Arkham

Acton Arkham I (1581 - 1638) was an English Puritan minister, orginal Mayflower Pilgrim, and Governor of Plymouth Colony. He was the ancestor of First Lady Millicent Arkham Custer-Steele and First Lady Wyetta Oswald. He, William Brewster, and mercenary officer Myles Standish successfully defeated the Pequot Tribe during the Pequot War of 1637 - 1638. However, he was ambushed and scalped at the end of the war by surviving tribals thirsty for revenge. His son Oceanus, future Governor of the United Colonies of New England, was the only family member to survive the attack.
The "2nd Brigade Acton Arkham I" of the 10th ORRA "Dragons of New England" was named in his honor.