what year was the colony connecticut found
Year Connecticut Colony Founded: c. 1635/1636; Colonists were moving into and starting towns in future Connecticut in 1635 but the main towns did not join together to form the Connecticut colony until 1636. Founded By: Thomas Hooker and a group of Massachusetts colonists. Motivation for Founding: Individuals from the Massachusetts colony moved to what would become Connecticut because they were looking for more freedom and financial opportunities. Significant Events: 1  Pequot War - 1636-1637 - This 'war' was fought between the settlers in Connecticut and the Pequot Indians.