The village was established in the early 17th century as part of the Plantation of Ulster, instigated by James I in 1609.

The island is part of the Plantation of Monhegan.

In 1650, the area that would become Hudson was part of the Indian Plantation for the Praying Indians.

Starting in 1609, Scots began arriving into state-sponsored settlements as part of the Plantation of Ulster.

In 1610, as part of the Plantation, the lands of Portadown were granted to a William Powell.

An imposing building, the Manor was once the home of the Cope family who arrived as part of the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century.

It gained its current name when the land was granted to Sir William Stewart as part of the Plantation of Ulster.

The island is part of the Plantation of Matinicus Isle.

Minister Smiley moved his family to County Donegal, Ireland about 1670 as part of the Plantation of Ulster.

Once part of "The Plantation of Groton," Shirley was first settled about 1720.